Have A Safe Halloween in 2022
Palermo Law Blog
by Steven Palermo Esq.
1y ago
This year has flown by,and although it seems like yesterday we were enjoying the summer, Halloween is right around the corner. Unlike the last couple of years, for most people covid-19 is not playing as much of a factor. WIth low infection rates, low hospitalizations and deaths, and a high vaccination rate, the risk of covid is thankfully not as looming as it was in the years prior. That being said, there are other dangers that Halloween can present. Especially for families who have children, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks and take precautions so that your family can be s ..read more
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How to Get Your Repairs Paid For After A Car Accident
Palermo Law Blog
by Steven Palermo Esq.
1y ago
As a Long Island car accident lawyer, I speak to people every day that have been in motor vehicle collisions. One of the most common topics I am asked about by them is car damage claims. Most people can’t afford to be without a car on Long Island. Our community is not known for its public transportation. Unfortunately, It can be one of the most confusing issues that car accident victims have to deal with following a crash. Whose insurance carrier do you file a claim with? How much are you entitled to receive? How long will the claim take to be resolved?  All reasonable questions that I ..read more
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Employees Legal Rights in NYS
Palermo Law Blog
by Steven Palermo Esq.
2y ago
A recent article about Tesla CEO, Elon Musk and sub standard working conditions got us thinking about employee’s  legal rights under New York Law. It is important that you know your rights. So here is a brief outline of things that you should know. Minimum wage: In New York the minimum wage is currently $15.00 dollars an hour in New York City, Long Island and West Chester.  In other parts of the State, it is $13.20 dollars an hour. Overtime Pay: IN New York if you work more that 40 hours a week your employer is required to pay you overtime. The overtime rate is currently 1 ½ times ..read more
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Five Reasons To Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer
Palermo Law Blog
by Steven Palermo Esq.
2y ago
If you’ve just been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence you may be asking yourself, what steps should I take next? The fact is that after an accident you may be faced with some difficult issues to parse through. First, you may be facing serious medical bills. An emergency room visit alone can cost several thousand dollars. Next you may be missing time from work. Finally, your everyday enjoyment of life may be impacted due to your injuries. The good news is there are often solutions to these problems. In fact, in most cases there is one or more insurance companies respons ..read more
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What are “No-Fault” benefits?
Palermo Law Blog
by Julia Mastrotto Esq.
2y ago
“No-Fault” insurance benefits are those benefits that are paid by the insurance company of the car you were driving; a car you were a passenger in; or if you were struck by as a pedestrian, the car that struck you, regardless of whose fault the accident was. First things first, not all U.S. States qualify as such. New York, however, is a “no-fault” insurance state, which means that insureds are generally reimbursed by their insurance company for damages regardless of who was responsible for causing the accident. Insureds can be reimbursed for medical costs and other losses that might a ..read more
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How is Covid-19 Affecting My Personal Injury Case in 2022?
Palermo Law Blog
by Steven Palermo
2y ago
As crazy as it seems, we are nearing the two year anniversary since the covid-19 coronavirus disease was declared a global pandemic. So much has happened since then and many lives have changed permanently as a result. We have seen waves of high viral threats where each person has had to make precautionary measures in their personal and professional lives. We have also seen waves of calm, where the infection rate is very low along with high immunity from vaccines, and during those times a lot of our lives were seemingly back to normal. We’re in an interesting time right now where we are seei ..read more
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What Does No-Fault Insurance Cover in New York?
Palermo Law Blog
by Steven Palermo
2y ago
If you ever get into a car accident, when it completely wasn’t your fault, you might assume that the other driver has to pay for any injuries that occurred as a result. But that’s not really the case in New York, at least initially.  New York is a “No-fault state” which means when a motor vehicle accident occurs, regardless of who is at fault, no-fault insurance will cover financial losses for the accident. New York is one of twelve states that have No-Fault laws and will apply to any pedestrian, bicyclist, driver and even a passenger of a motor vehicle Requirements for No-Fault Ben ..read more
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Keep Your Property Free of Snow & Ice
Palermo Law Blog
by Steven Palermo
2y ago
Although winter weather can be very pretty, it is very dangerous in places like Long Island. Life only slows down a little bit when there is snow on the forecast, and snow and ice can be extremely hazardous for Long Islanders for a number of reasons. In addition to the danger that it brings to drivers on the roads, winter weather can contribute to pedestrians slipping and falling and resulting in serious injury. What’s scary about slipping on snow and ice is that when someone is slipping and falling, they are falling on hard pavement, or hard ice. These kinds of injuries require extensive m ..read more
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New Years Safety 2022
Palermo Law Blog
by Steven Palermo
2y ago
No doubt many of us are shocked that 2021 is already coming to an end. Many of us are happy to wave this year goodbye, having another full year of dealing with the covid-19 pandemic. While many may be excited to celebrate the new year with their friends and family, unfortunately plans for New Years should be approached with caution. With the Omicron variant being the dominant variant of covid in the US, it is now spreading like wildfire among both the vaccinated and unvaccinated. In fact, New York has seen a spike in cases unlike ever before. Although this mutation of the virus is the most ..read more
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Long Island Christmas Events 2021
Palermo Law Blog
by Steven Palermo
2y ago
Thanksgiving is officially behind us and holiday shopping hitting this peak only means one thing: Christmas is coming and it’s coming fast. Compared to last year, this Christmas opens a lot more opportunities for families despite the pandemic not being over. There is much less risk with contracting the virus for those who are vaccinated, so we are seeing a lot more events on Long Island this year. However, families should still have some caution and think about what they are comfortable participating in. With the omicron variant reaching New York, there is still uncertainty and a potential ..read more
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