From broken bones, burns, and internal injuries to traumatic damage to the brain or spine, even a relatively minor auto accident may involve weeks, months, or years of recovery. In addition to forced time off work, you may face mounting medical bills. New York is a no-fault state, which means
How many angry drivers do you know? When you drive while stressed or upset, you have a higher likelihood of experiencing road rage. Road rage is not a new phenomenon. According to CNN, angry drivers are likelier to tailgate, speed, and switch lanes recklessly. You can prevent it, however. So, what can you
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of serious auto accidents in New York, and throughout the U.S. According to 2020 data from the state Governor’s Traffic Safety Commission, the average number of crashes causing serious injury or death because of device use behind the wheel has been steadily increasing
Appointing a power of attorney agent is one of the many benefits of estate planning. A power of attorney can protect you and your estate if you cannot make decisions for yourself. It is a handy tool, but in the wrong hands, it can be dangerous. You should be careful when
Your son or daughter is the most valuable cargo you will ever haul in your vehicle. To keep the young one in your family safe, you should choose a height- and weight-appropriate car seat and use it every time your child rides in your car, truck or SUV. Most car
New York’s Health Care Proxy Law allows you to name an individual to act as your health care proxy if you become severely ill or incapacitated as part of incapacity planning. By creating an advance directive or health care directive, you may leave written instructions for your chosen power of
You feel ready to plan your estate, but you have a lot to learn to create a thorough strategy. For instance, what estate planning mistakes should you look out for? Estate planning helps you take care of your family members and loved ones after your death–your estate planning beneficiaries. Are you
Most car wrecks occur unexpectedly, and in the immediate aftermath, you may be most concerned with assessing any injuries you or your passengers suffered during the incident. You would be remiss, however, not to take certain steps immediately following a car crash because failing to do so may lead to
If you are on the fence about creating an estate plan, consider: Is there someone you do not want to benefit from your death? Chances are, there is someone that you prefer not to get your hard-earned money. However, if this person is a relative by blood or marriage, there is
As you get deeper and deeper into the estate planning process in New York, you begin to recognize opportunities to settle your pending liabilities and avoid any unnecessary expenses against your estate (thus preserving even more assets for your estate planning beneficiaries). Yet one potential expense hangs over your estate
Alcohol has a definite impact on a person’s driving ability, and the more someone drinks, the more their ability diminishes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains the effects of alcohol on driving by the number of drinks consumed. So, what does alcohol do to your driving skills and
One of the main goals of New York estate planning is to avoid probate as much as possible. Probate is not only a very public mechanism but can also be expensive and take a long time. Some think putting their adult child’s name on the deed to their home is
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