Driving in New York can be tricky, especially when the already narrow streets are blocked with construction barricades or delivery trucks. Those whose daily commute takes them through the city often find the trip too harrowing to make on their own, so they take...
If you have been struggling with debt, chances are that creditors have come calling in hopes of getting their money back. Of course, laws on both the federal and state level limit what they can do. For example, the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act does not...
Insurance companies offer their products to protect people in the event of unforeseen circumstances. New York consumers purchase insurance because they can't predict the future, and insurance companies assume the risk for them. However, it would not be a...
Many types of debts can be discharged or reduced in bankruptcies. For example, your credit card debts and medical debts can be cleared in many cases.However, as you may be aware, there is little hope that your student loan debts, certain tax debts and other types...
When people in New York think of medical malpractice, their first thought may be of doctors, especially surgeons. While the media may emphasize the frequency of physicians, plastic surgeons and anesthesiologists who are accused of errors and oversights that cause...
Most every New York truck driver understands the reputation truckers have among drivers of smaller vehicles. Often seen as the bullies of the highway, tractor-trailers are quick to catch blame for accidents, especially if there are injuries or fatalities involved....
Those who drive in New York know that it is no walk in the park. Local drivers do not need studies and statistics to know how dangerous and frustrating it can be to try to reach one's destination by car. However, this commute may be even more frightening when a...
It is not uncommon for those who purchase insurance coverage in New York to be shocked when a claim on the policy is denied. Many think the insurance company is acting in bad faith or is somehow deceiving them, but often, the truth is simply that the customer did not...
Telling a white lie every now and then is something most everyone does. After all, New York may not be a very pleasant place to live if everyone told the harsh truth. Nevertheless, there are certain circumstances under which one should always be entirely truthful. One...
Medical errors are a great concern, and some studies show that the rate of such incidents may be on the rise. While many mistakes are caught and corrected quickly before harm is done, some patients suffer terrible injuries or even lose their lives from problems...
