Have you heard that April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month this year? People need to be aware of the impact that cellphones and other distractions have on our ability to drive safely. They lead to many car accidents each year.
A Queens man sues Turkish Airlines for turbulent flight injuries
A Forest Hills man filed a lawsuit against Turkish Airlines on March 11. In his filing, the plaintiff alleges that he suffered serious injuries that resulted in him becoming permanently disabled while on a turbulent flight on March 9. He was traveling between Turkey and John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK) Airport in New York City that evening.
What's involved in contesting a will in New York?
When a testator drafts a will, they're supposed to detail all of the assets that they own and what their final wishes are as it relates to who they'd like to become the new owner of them. Heirs often don't find out if they're set to receive any of the estate's remaining assets until once the testator has died. By the time they find out what their final wishes were, they're often blindsided by hearing that they're not set to receive anything.
Getting hit on your bike can lead to life-long stress
Cyclists worry about car accidents. It's just a reality of their chosen mode of transportation. In a place like New York, with the packed city streets and the chaos of urban life, there are going to be accidents involving cyclists. Some of these could lead to serious injuries.
Anyone can make one or more of these estate planning mistakes
Estate planning is never as easy as it sounds, as you need to make a variety of decisions that will impact you and your family now and in the future.
Using a ladder at work can be more dangerous than you think
Your profession may call for you to use a ladder to complete a variety of tasks. For example, if you work as a painter or roofer, you'll climb up and down ladders all day long.
A Rego Park woman is mowed down by a taxi on the sidewalk
A Rego Park couple is struggling to pick up the pieces after their 26-year-old daughter was allegedly struck and killed by a taxicab driver on Feb. 24.