When you are trick or treating around your neighborhood, you expect the experience to be a fun family outing. However, should a neighbor's dog bite you or your children, it can be anything but fun. Depending on the severity of the bite, you or your [...]
When child custody arrangements are made, they are created based on the parents’ lives at that time. However, if there is a major change that happens, this could mean that there needs to be a change made to the order. One such scenario is if one [...]
In some divorce cases, a judge may order a former spouse to pay alimony, or spousal support, to the other spouse. Alimony is not ordered in every case and there are legal standards that are considered to determine if alimony will be required. The [...]
Forklifts are dangerous pieces of machinery to be on or around. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, almost 40,000 people are seriously injured in forklift accidents every year. Nearly 100 others die in them. The most [...]
Dog bit injuries are on the rise. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 4.5 million people are victims of dog bite incidents every year in the US. Many are seriously or even fatally injured. In New York, owners of dogs can be [...]
If you've been injured in an accident, you'll certainly find yourself having to deal with many different responsibilities all at once. You're going to have appointments with doctors, phone calls with your job, and you'll have to spend plenty of time [...]
When a father wishes to establish paternal rights, there are procedures that must be followed and an order from a court may be necessary. Until paternal rights are established, a father may be denied the right to have custody and visitation with [...]
Premises liability injury claims are common in the court system because many insurance companies and their negligent policyholders want a reduced settlement to the case. This occurs even in a pure comparative negligence state like New York where [...]
Couples who are facing marital problems decide to separate either on a trial basis or as a precursor to divorce. Consulting with family lawyers in Brooklyn NY may be a good first step for individuals who are currently separated or contemplating [...]