Archive for 'Firm News' Category
Jan 17, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jan 11, 2019 | Firm News Many think that they can simply go online and learn how to do virtually anything. They tend to think that everything that they find there is written by someone who’s qualified to speak authoritatively about it. This is far from the case though,especially when it comes […]

Jan 17, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jan 8, 2019 | Firm News The number of fatal car accidents involving teenagers is typically disproportionate to the number of teen drivers on the road. They crash at a higher rate than other age groups and many of these accidents are incredibly serious. Even non-fatal wrecks lead to significant injuries, both […]

Jan 17, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jan 6, 2019 | Firm News Should you take yourself to the hospital after a car crash or let an ambulance take you? If you’re only bumped and bruised and your car is functional, you may be tempted to take yourself. However, there are many benefits to taking an ambulance to the hospital as […]

Jan 17, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jan 4, 2019 | Firm News Subways stations can be dangerous. First, you have to descend a staircase in order to get the platform, then you have to stand there among crowds waiting as fast-moving trains pass you by. There are even more hazards that you encounter as you move aboard your […]

Jan 17, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Dec 21, 2018 | Firm News While adults of any age can benefit from starting estate planning sooner than later, many wait until they have kids, get divorced, remarried or for other transitional stages in their lives before they begin. If there’s anyone that shouldn’t wait to plan their estate, parents of […]

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 […]