Archive for January, 2023
Jan 17, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Dec 14, 2018 | Firm News A five-alarm fire broke out early in the morning at a Sunnyside strip mall on Dec. 13. By the time it was finally put out hours later, 12 people were transported to the hospital with injuries. At least seven of those who were hurt were firefighters. Many of […]

Jan 17, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Dec 11, 2018 | Firm News New York winters, like those seen across much of New England, can be incredibly harsh. Most people have the luxury of escaping into a heated building throughout the day when they work. However, a large number of people in New York work outside, while others have […]

Jan 17, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Dec 8, 2018 | Firm News For most, one of the first thoughts that goes through an individual’s mind when they consider estate planning is drafting their will or some other end-of-life document that relays their final wishes. Many don’t realize that it also includes making plans for how your minor or […]

Jan 17, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Dec 6, 2018 | Firm News Even if you’re familiar with the dangers of drowsy driving, it’s still possible you could find yourself fatigued while behind the wheel. The same holds true of everyone else on the road, which is why this remains such a big problem throughout the country. Drowsy driving […]

Jan 17, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Nov 30, 2018 | Firm News Smartphones can put a wealth of critical information at a doctor’s fingertips. However, they can also present a temptation to check emails, read texts and find out how many likes their latest Twitter post got. That’s why the presence of smartphones in the operating room has […]

Jan 17, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Nov 23, 2018 | Firm News Three people died, 17 were injured and the facade of a restaurant was destroyed when a private tour bus ran a red light at the intersection of Main Street and Northern Blvd., crashing into a city bus in Flushing during September of last year. While you’d […]

Jan 17, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Nov 16, 2018 | Firm News There’s a certain irony that Black Friday — a day of unbridled greed — falls right after the holiday we celebrate by giving thanks for what we have. Nevertheless, New Yorkers will be out in force soon queuing up outside of department stores to snap up […]

Jan 17, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Nov 9, 2018 | Firm News Coming up with a plan to divide up assets such as jewelry, artwork, or family heirlooms in your will can be hard if you don’t know what something is or what it’s worth. What you may hold near and dear may be starkly different from the […]

Jan 17, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Nov 6, 2018 | Firm News New England winters are notorious for heavy amounts of snow, sleet and freezing rain, as well as sudden shifts in weather. It may have seemed like a relatively calm winter day when you left for work. When you head home in the afternoon, you might end […]

Jan 17, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Nov 2, 2018 | Firm News In October, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published data from its Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS.) It showed that in 2017, most types of fatal motor vehicle accidents decreased. This includes speed-related and drunk-driving crashes. Sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and large trucks crashes went […]