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Archive - 2009

November 19th

New York Law Update from your Long Island Accident and Injury Lawyer

Good Things Happened Here This Fall

Yesterday, Governor Paterson signed a bill making it a felony to drive drunk with a child in your car.  Of course, you will get jail time.  And there is an additional harsh, onerous and embarrassing price you may have to pay as well, if you decide to play.Read more

November 4th

Special Report from your Long Island Accident and Injury Lawyer: New York State's Ban on Texting While Driving Now in Effect

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On November 1, 2009, New York State's Law banning texting while driving went into effect.  What does it mean to text in New York State?  If you are driving you may not also be doing the following with an electronic portable device:Read more

October 25th

New York No-Fault Law Suit Attorney Fees

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I received this question and it was such a good one, I wanted to share with all of my New York No-Fault collection clients and potential clients:

Question:  If the insurance carrier pays a portion of a law suit, must they still pay attorney fees?Read more

October 5th

Why Go With a Solo Attorney?

If you are involved in an accident in New York, you have a lot of choices to make, from the type of medical treatment you are going to receive, to the type of personal injury firm you are going to choose to represent you if you choose to make a claim for your injuries. Read more