Archive for January, 2023
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Sep 10, 2018 | Firm News There is no doubt that construction workers in New York face many on-the-job dangers every day. From scaffolding accidents to power tool injuries, there is always some hazard lurking in and around a job site. One of the most commonly fatal work site accidents is a […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Sep 7, 2018 | Firm News The time comes in one’s life when a will is necessary. Don’t wait until this moment to run frantically to your attorney’s office to have this important legal document drafted. It will likely be too late. Let’s take a look at the milestones in life that […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 31, 2018 | Firm News Each year, thousands of pedestrians are struck by motorists as they attempt to walk to work, school, in parking lots or in other public spaces. Many suffer catastrophic injuries when a car crashes into them. Some die. Many could have avoided getting hurt had motorists been […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 24, 2018 | Firm News Look at the front of any New York City newspaper and you’re bound to see a story about another construction worker or passerby who has been struck by some type of heavy equipment, debris or tool near a job site. Whether you’re in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 17, 2018 | Firm News As minors, our parents retain the decision-making power over choices regarding our health, but as soon as most of us turn 18, this ability goes out of the window. As adults, the decision becomes ours alone to decide whether we pursue certain treatment options and what […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 10, 2018 | Firm News A study published late last month by researchers at Harvard Business School suggests that prospective medical device manufacturers may have their innovative inclinations slowed because of a fear of being sued if it doesn’t work as intended. At the same time, the researchers found that the […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 9, 2018 | Firm News As a pedestrian, you never want to think the worst but you must prepare for anything that could go wrong. While you have control over every step you take, you don’t know what other people will do. For example, a driver could make a mistake that […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 8, 2018 | Firm News If you live in or around a big city like New York, there’s a good chance you’ve come to realize the benefits of commuting on a bicycle. From the gas savings to the exercise to reducing your carbon footprint, it’s safe to assume you enjoy every […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 3, 2018 | Firm News A motorist and a bicyclist collided, killing the 22-year-old rider at the intersection of 23rd Avenue and 35th Street in Astoria. The fatal collision occurred on July 23 at around 11 p.m. Witnesses who were interviewed by representatives with the Highway District Collision Investigation Squad (HDCIS) […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jul 27, 2018 | Firm News Although it’s fairly commonplace to see stories in the news or on television about how things can go wrong at the end of life without an estate plan being in place, there are still an estimated 55 to 65 percent of Americans who don’t have even […]


