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Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Oct 20, 2020 | Firm News | Most Americans are aware that a will is one way of ensuring your assets go to the desired recipients after your death. However, fewer people are aware of what living trusts do and how powerful they can be in estate planning if used properly. Almost every […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Sep 30, 2020 | Firm News | Fall accidents can happen anywhere: In businesses that you frequent, at work and in homes, whether your own or others’. A fall accident can result in serious injuries such as bone fractures and traumatic brain injuries even if you only fall from a standing height. There […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Sep 25, 2020 | Firm News | As a New York construction worker, no one need tell you that you face many risks of injury or death every workday. But did you know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration lists electrocutions as number three on their Fatal Four list?  It’s true. Electrocutions […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Sep 7, 2020 | Firm News | Commuters of all kinds share New York’s roads, from large tractor-trailers to bicycles. On the road, you need to consider the safety of those around you, especially when bikes are present. When cars and bikes collide, cyclists typically receive the worst of the damage, according to information […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Sep 4, 2020 | Firm News | If you are like man people in New York, you understand the importance of having an estate plan. However, even if you have a will or trust in place, it may not be enough to adequately meet your needs. It may also fail to address issues […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Sep 3, 2020 | Firm News | New York workers like you deserve a safe place for employment. Unfortunately, some industries are more risky than others by default. And even worse, there are some instances where risks already present in an industry are not addressed. This seems to be the case for falls […]

Jan 17, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 25, 2020 | Firm News | 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 during the […]

Jan 17, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 19, 2020 | Firm News | 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 involve more […]

Jan 17, 2023

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 in […]

Jan 17, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | May 28, 2020 | Firm News | Owning a vehicle can be expensive, and many people who have the option of taking public transportation or walking are choosing to do so. However, walking to the bus stop, the store or the office comes with its own risks.  In New York, and across the […]