Once in a while, a lottery ticket holder takes home a jackpot. However, the excitement of hitting the jackpot is often accompanied by the daunting prospect of public exposure. Many lottery winners grapple with the difficult decision of whether to reveal their identities or shield themselves from the spotlight. In this blog post, we delve into the legal landscape surrounding lottery winners’ privacy rights in New York City and why protecting one’s identity may be of paramount importance. Why Might Lottery Winners Protect Their Identities? Winning the lottery can be life-changing, but it also br ..read more

Whether it’s due to a congenital or degenerative condition or an injury, visible or invisible, life with a disability requires incredible strength and resilience. A variety of programs help disabled adults and children with everything from medical care and utilities to income. Military members may receive compensation through Veterans Affairs (VA) for service-related disabilities. New Yorkers injured on the job can receive benefits through workers’ compensation. Private or employer-sponsored disability insurance can provide income as well. The two main programs supporting people with disabilit ..read more

As car accidents are a leading cause of death in Americans under 54 years old, it’s easy to see why driving is considered one of the most dangerous activities people do each day. While anyone on the road is at risk of being injured in an accident, some areas are more dangerous than others — including New York. In 2021, there were approximately 40,000 fatal motor vehicle accidents across the United States. New York accounted for nearly 1,100 of those fatal accidents, or just shy of 3% of all deadly wrecks across the country. On average, 22 people die in a New York car accident each week — just ..read more

For various reasons, certain stretches of highway throughout New York are more dangerous than others. Drivers transiting these locations face a higher risk of accident, injury, and death. Sadly, many of the accidents on these deadly stretches are avoidable. Through the exercise of reasonable care, they never need to occur. What Are New York’s Deadliest Highway Stretches? New York State agencies, non-profits, and educational institutions regularly collect and study traffic data from around the state. From these data come valuable statistics and analyses that ultimately help to improve road safe ..read more

Like many states, New York has a keep-right law. This law requires motorists, including truckers, to keep right and use the left lane only to pass another vehicle, make a left-hand turn, or exit a highway on the left. These laws are designed to prevent traffic congestion and reduce the risk of serious truck accidents. In a summary report of large truck crashes, the NYC DMV found that failure to keep right was one of the top three causes of truck accident fatalities, along with failure to yield the right-of-way and speeding. Trucks driving in the left lane pose a high risk because of their blin ..read more

Being involved in a car accident is an experience no one wants to have, but it’s unfortunately quite common. While some accidents are minor fender-benders, others are more serious, requiring medical treatment and leading to substantial emotional trauma and financial difficulties. While most people assume they only need a lawyer if the accident is really bad, this isn’t really the case. It’s absolutely essential to work with an experienced car accident lawyer after just about any type of collision. Brief Explanation of No-Fault States When talking about car accidents and what a lawyer does to h ..read more

State Farm is the largest car insurance company in the United States, responsible for 16.8% of all auto policies sold. Therefore, if you are injured in a car accident, it is likely that you will be dealing with State Farm. It can take State Farm several weeks, months, or longer to settle a car accident case in New York. Various factors can affect the settlement timeline, but working with an experienced car accident lawyer can help you expedite your claim with State Farm. New York Insurance Deadlines First, it is important to understand that insurance companies like State Farm are subject to la ..read more

A slip and fall can happen anywhere, including at home, a grocery store, a parking lot, or on the job. In 2021, more than 44,600 people in the United States died in falls, many from falls on the same level. Of the 8 million ER visits every year for falls, about 12% are for slip and fall accidents. When slips, trips, and falls happen on someone else’s property, they may be legally responsible for injuries if they fail to prevent these accidents. It’s essential to understand the most common causes of slips and falls, and the duty property owners have under New York law. Improper Footwear A slip ..read more

Occupational hazards are an unfortunate reality for many professions. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency regulating workplace safety.  According to OSHA, some jobs are more dangerous than others. The below occupations are particularly dangerous and have a high rate of workplace injuries. Logging Workers Among the most perilous professions, logging topped the list in 2023. Loggers operate in demanding terrains, maneuvering heavy machinery in densely forested areas. Falling trees, equipment malfunctions, and unpredictable environmental conditions may hurt ..read more

Insurance companies are meant to help us when we need them most, promising protection and peace of mind. But often, this isn’t the case, especially with companies like Allstate. Even though Allstate is big and successful, they don’t always handle claims or treat customers as well as they should. Understanding more about Allstate can help you make informed decisions going forward. Allstate’s Dubious Tactics in Handling Claims Allstate sometimes gets in trouble for how it handles insurance claims. Here’s what you should know: Slow responses and unfair denials: People often say Allstate is slow ..read more