Archive for January, 2023
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jul 20, 2018 | Firm News If you like to head out to the local park to go for a walk, jog, take the kids to play or to ride your bike, then there’s a strong likelihood that you may encounter either a stray or aggressive dog. While some attacks may be […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jul 13, 2018 | Firm News Accidents between cars and bicycles are among the most dangerous crashes that can occur. Even a cyclist with proper riding gear and a bike helmet has relatively little protection during the accident. There is a high chance of a fatality. To better understand how these crashes […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jul 11, 2018 | Firm News It takes a lifetime to build up a valuable estate. Many people spend 30 years paying off the mortgage on their home, and it can take as long, if not longer, to develop substantial assets and other areas. You likely wish to be the one in […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jul 6, 2018 | Firm News New York City’s Department of Buildings (DOB) estimates that there are as many as 84,000 elevators being operated across the city’s five boroughs. While it would be difficult to most to navigate getting to some of the upper floors of New York’s highest skyscrapers without them, […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jul 2, 2018 | Firm News Construction workers face some very unique hazards when they are on the job site. It is imperative that everyone working in this industry is in a safe environment on the job. In order to increase worker safety, employers must ensure they address the “fatal four,” i.e., […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jun 29, 2018 | Firm News If someone in your home receives government benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) because they’re either physically or mentally impaired, then it’s likely that you’ve heard a special needs trust. While government programs like Medicaid are intended to cover an individual’s basic needs, they don’t […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jun 22, 2018 | Firm News Whether you enter a big box retailer, toy store or grocery store, it’s likely that you’ll see signs with pictures of products that have been recalled right near the entrance. You may even hear about the recall on the nightly news. Some product designers or manufacturers […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jun 17, 2018 | Firm News On Wednesday, June 6, countless bicyclists lined the bike lane nearby the intersection of 39th Street and 43rd Avenue in the Sunnyside. They did so in hopes of reminding Queens Community Board members of the importance of protecting bicyclists. The location the advocates selected to quietly […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jun 15, 2018 | Firm News Falling from a height puts a person at risk of multiple injuries. Some common injuries caused by falls include broken bones and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). From lacerations to bruising, the risks associated with a long fall can be extensive. The important thing to keep in […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jun 7, 2018 | Firm News When many people think about drafting a will, they often think that the process involves simply taking their assets that they intend for their loved ones to inherit and writing them down alongside the names of the individuals that they want them to go to. It’s […]


