WHO IS A “CONTRACTOR” UNDER NEW YORK SCAFFOLD AND WORKPLACE SAFETY LAWS? In Rauls v. DirecTV, Inc., the Fourth Department, of the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, ruled that the defendant, a satellite television company, who the hired the plaintiff to install satellite system equipment was a “contractor” within meaning of the New York scaffold law and workplace […]
We are here to help after a car accident
WE ARE HERE TO HELP AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Nov 24, 2015 | Spinal Cord Injuries | Anyone who has ever been involved in a traffic accident knows all too well how, in a matter of seconds, one’s entire life can be turned upside down. According to the New York […]
Paralysis Injury Lawyer Queens
BEST QUEENS, NY PARALYSIS INJURY ATTORNEY NEAR YOU If you’re a victim of paralysis, it can be difficult to know how much your life will change. You may struggle with mobility, self-care, or even basic activities of daily living (ADLs). And when you do manage to get around on your own, you may find yourself […]
Spinal Fusion After a New York Trucking Accident: Queens Trucking Accident Lawyers
SPINAL FUSION AFTER A NEW YORK TRUCKING ACCIDENT: QUEENS TRUCKING ACCIDENT LAWYERS On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Mar 11, 2020 | Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Truck Accidents | HELP FROM OUR QUEENS TRUCKING ACCIDENT LAWYERS: SPINAL FUSION AFTER A NEW YORK TRUCKING ACCIDENT Large commercial vehicles like semi tractor-trailers, 18 wheelers, and other box trucks could cause […]
New technology gives paraplegic a chance to walk again
NEW TECHNOLOGY GIVES PARAPLEGIC A CHANCE TO WALK AGAIN On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Nov 13, 2013 | Spinal Cord Injuries | In the 2013 movie Elysium, audience members were introduced to technology of the year 2154, including a futuristic looking mechanical exoskeleton that not only helped Matt Damon’s character walk, but save the day […]
Wills: Basic Elements and Why Everyone Needs One?
WILLS: BASIC ELEMENTS AND WHY EVERYONE NEEDS ONE? Sep 9, 2013 Without a will, the laws of the state where one last resided will determine who receives the decedent’s property. State law will determine who sets what share of the estate, when to deliver the property, and how it will be taxed. If there are […]
Why Joint Tenancy is Not Always the Best Idea: Part 2
WHY JOINT TENANCY IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST IDEA: PART 2 May 13, 2013 If Joint Tenants are not husband and wife then Gift Taxes or Gift tax returns are due In a situation where a person gifts half of his or her real property or money to any other person besides his/her spouse, the […]
Why Joint Tenancy is Not Always the Best Idea: Part 1
WHY JOINT TENANCY IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST IDEA: PART 1 May 9, 2013 Most people tend to use Joint Tenancy as a tool to avoid probate in the event that one of the owners of the property passes away. Joint Tenancy also known as Joint Tenancy With Right of Survivorship means that upon death […]
Who is a Contractor Under New York Scaffold and Workplace Safety Laws?
WHO IS A “CONTRACTOR” UNDER NEW YORK SCAFFOLD AND WORKPLACE SAFETY LAWS? In Rauls v. DirecTV, Inc., the Fourth Department, of the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, ruled that the defendant, a satellite television company, who the hired the plaintiff to install satellite system equipment was a “contractor” within meaning of the New York scaffold law and workplace […]
When to Update Your Estate Plan
WHEN TO UPDATE YOUR ESTATE PLAN May 30, 2013 The best time to review and update your current Estate plan is if a significant amount of time has passed since the time of its creation. Our life and relationships continue to change and evolve over time and your plan should continuously be updated to reflect […]
What You Should Know About Your Will
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR WILL Jun 13, 2013 To all those who don’t have a Will: If you die intestate, your estate goes through probate court and your assets are distributed according to the State Intestacy Statutes. If the deceased had minor children, the judge in probate decides the guardianship. What is a Will? A […]