On behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
Social Security Disability payments are usually disbursed once a month to those who are unable to work because of an illness or an injury. The application process typically includes statements from a doctor that offer details about why a person is unable to work...
On behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Drivers in New York are aware of the restrictions when it comes to using technology behind the wheel. The state bans all handheld phone use but not hands-free phone use, for example. In any event, distractions have become such a problem that there’s talk about...
On behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many people use elevators and escalators on a daily basis. While these trips are generally safe, an average of 27 deaths and many injuries occur each year on elevators and escalators in New York and across the United States. Closing elevator doors Inspectors or...
On behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Bus trips throughout New York and across the country each year number in the billions. These statistics are not difficult to believe when you take into account that 25 million children use school buses each day to travel to and from educational facilities. In...
On behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
In New York, probate is the process that determines the validity of a will. Many people don’t know they can avoid leaving the fate of their assets to the court. Probate may continue for many months because of various factors. Several beneficiaries Probates that...
On behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 18, 2020 | Firm News
The National Safety Council has released its preliminary estimates on car crash deaths in 2019. What New York residents should know is that the results are somewhat positive but that much work needs to be done to ensure greater and greater traffic safety. 2% decrease...
On behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
New York residents should know that the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is one organization that strives to improve the safety of commercial trucks on the road. One way it does this is through Brake Safety Week, an annual roadside inspection spree. Truckers are...
On behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
A construction site in New York might be a dangerous place to work. Falling objects, wet surfaces and high places all present dangers, so construction workers must be aware of the potential risks they face on the job. When employees are working at heights, the chance...
