By Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP | Published March 11, 2019 | Posted in Personal Injury | Comments Off on What Injuries Can Commuters Suffer?
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What Injuries Can Commuters Suffer?
Although New York can boast about its massive transportation system with many options that allow its inhabitants to get around with ease, the commute in the Big Apple is still frustrating. And the commute is not only regarded as a waste of time for some people, but it can also be potentially hazardous. From slip-and-fall Read More
Read MoreDHS PRESERVES, EXTENDS TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS) FOR FOUR COUNTRIES
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Federal Register notice titled, “Continuation of Documentation for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status Designations for Sudan, Nicaragua, Haiti, and El Salvador.” These countries were previously scheduled by DHS to lose TPS designation. The validity of TPS-related documentation for nationals of the four countries will be automatically extended through January 2, 2020, which Read More
Read MoreFirst Department Upholds Record $6.1M Ankle Injury Jury Award
By Colby Hamilton, New York Law Journal A record-setting $6.1 million pain-and-suffering jury award in an ankle fracture suit was upheld by an Appellate Division, First Department panel on Thursday. The plaintiff, Aminata Kromah, also saw her total verdict of $10.4 million upheld by the appellate panel, the largest amount sustained by the First Department Read More
Read MorePOLLACK, POLLACK, ISAAC & DECICCO, LLP RANKED AMONG NATION’S 2019 “BEST LAW FIRMS” BY U.S. NEWS – BEST LAWYERS
Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP has been named to the 2019 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Read more.
Read MoreWhat Is “Uninsured Motorist” and “Underinsured Motorist” Coverage?
If you live in New York State, your auto insurance policy is required to contain both “uninsured motorist” coverage and “underinsured” motorist coverage (also referred to as UM/UIM coverage). Since you have no choice about carrying such coverage, you may not be fully aware of how these types of insurance can serve you. Here are Read More
Read MoreGovernment Shutdown and its Major Impact on Your Immigration Case
Why Did the Government Shutdown? Congress and the U.S. President cannot agree on a budget bill. The Senate passed a bill that did not include funding for the President’s border wall. President Trump insists he will not sign a budget bill unless it includes $5 billion to fund a border wall. The government shutdown is Read More
Read MoreUSCIS ANNOUNCES UPDATES TO CIVICS TEST ANSWERS
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced updates to four answers on the U.S. history and government (civics) test for those seeking naturalization as U.S. citizens. The updated answers to the following questions are effective immediately. Question 20 – Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now? Answer – Give the name of one Read More
Read MoreWhat Is the July Effect – and Will It Affect Me?
When physicians take the symbolic Hippocratic Oath, they vow to heal those who seek their help. Most medical students are also taught very early on the famous Latin phrase, “primum non nocere,” which translates to, “First do no harm.” Medical schools place importance on the patient’s health first. But before doctors gain real-world experience, they Read More
Read MoreAfter a Hotel Slip-and-Fall, Can You Sue?
Vacations are supposed to be a time of fun, excitement, and most of all, relaxation. When you’re in a hotel, you expect hotel management to look out for your welfare. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. One of the biggest risks at a hotel is a slip-and-fall accident. One Texas woman has been awarded Read More
Read MoreHow Construction Can Harm Pedestrians
Living in a big city comes with its pros and cons. One of the biggest cons, besides the heavy traffic and noise, is the never-ending construction taking place. Big cities are constantly developing to accommodate more and more people. From high-rises to shopping plazas, new construction is always just around the corner from you. Whether Read More
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