The good news is that you will have medical insurance and lost income coverage. And you may also have a lawsuit against the negligent parties. If you were a pedestrian or bicyclist struck by a motor vehicle (car, bus, truck, or taxi), the motor vehicle’s insurance covers you for both medical and lost income. This… Read More
This article originally appeared on www.law.com. View it here. Current marketing literature says that clients are in some ways more dependent on their lawyer advisors, but at the same time, more demanding about client service. By Carol Schiro Greenwald | May 14, 2021 When COVID-19 entered our world last winter lawyers stepped up their efforts… Read More
It is vital to get a police report at the scene of an accident. With the exception of the most minor fender benders, call 911 and ask for the police to come to the scene of the accident. The police accident report identifies the defendant and places the driver at the scene of the accident. … Read More
Our state and city have permitted unregistered and uninsured motorized bicycles and scooters to flood the streets. Although these are not considered motor vehicles under the Vehicle and Traffic Law, in reality they can inflict as much harm as a regular automobile or a motorcycle. A motorized bike can reach 30 mph. A motorized scooter… Read More
In the past, a pedestrian needed to be alert to avoid cars, motorcycles, and an occasional bicycle. Now, the sidewalks and streets have become a battleground with standard bicycles, pedal assist bicycles, and motorized scooters. Motorized bicycles, such as pedal assist bicycles, can be very dangerous. Did you know they can reach speeds up to… Read More
At our law firm, we have experienced changes in how we have conducted business over the course of the pandemic year. Some measures affected how we met with clients, conducted investigations and proceeded with defense counsel and the courts to settle your case. Many of these measures will likely continue for the foreseeable future. Although… Read More
This article was originally published in the New York Law Journal. For this edition of her Business Development Best Practices column, Carol Schiro Greenwald interviewed a panel of solos and lawyers in small to midsize firms and synthesized their comments on the impact of remote working for firms and practices. By Carol Schiro Greenwald |… Read More
This article originally appeared in the New York Law Journal. In her Business Development Best Practices column, Carol Schiro Greenwald shares insights gleaned from her interviews with lawyers on how they use videoconferencing today and how they anticipate using it once the pandemic is behind us. By Carol Schiro Greenwald | January 08, 2021 COVID-19… Read More
The civil courts closed from about March 16th to mid-June. The courthouses closed, and the courts did not permit the filing of new lawsuits. Although the courts are technically open as of mid-June, in reality, they are operating at one tenth capacity. There are no court conferences or other appearances in court. Some court conferences… Read More
It is well established law that the bereaved family has the right to get possession of the deceased as well as have a swift burial. An associated right is that the body should not be harmed or damaged. It should be surrendered intact to the family. The law recognizes that there can be great emotional… Read More