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If you're wondering how lawyers get paid in New York, you're not alone. Understanding legal fees is one of the most common concerns people have when thinking about hiring an attorney—especially if it’s your first time. Whether you're dealing with a personal injury, need help drafting a will, or want to know...

Think a single Facebook post can’t affect your personal injury case? Think again. If you’re filing a lawsuit in New York—whether it’s for a car accident, workplace discrimination, or medical malpractice—what you post online could seriously damage your credibility and potentially ruin your claim. Hi, I’m Scott Peterson, a...

What to Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident in New York: Settle or Sue? If you’ve been involved in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in New York, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to accept a settlement from the insurance company or file a...

Understanding Lawsuit Loans in New York: Risks and Alternatives for Victims of Sexual Harassment and Personal Injury If you're involved in a sexual harassment, employment discrimination, or personal injury lawsuit in New York, you may be approached by companies offering what they call a “pre-settlement advance” or “lawsuit...

Understanding Medical Malpractice in New York: What You Need to Know as a Patient Hi, I’m Scott Peterson. Medical malpractice—also known as medical negligence—is one of the most challenging types of civil cases in New York. The legal system tends to favor doctors. Juries often give healthcare providers...

Have you recently returned from medical leave, only to be hit with write-ups for minor issues? Or maybe you spoke up about being treated unfairly at work—due to your race, age, gender, pregnancy, or disability—and now your job has mysteriously been "eliminated for budget reasons." Unfortunately, this kind of retaliation is all...

If You’ve Been in a Car Accident in New York, Follow These 6 Essential Steps Being involved in a car accident is stressful, but what you do afterward can make a big difference—especially if you're considering legal action. In New York, a no-fault insurance state, the process can...

Understanding the Personal Injury Legal Process in New York: A Step-by-Step Guide for Accident Victims If you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, product malfunction, or workplace incident in New York, it’s crucial to understand what happens after you hire a personal injury attorney. Many...

Most of us, at some point in our lives, will notice a lump or bump somewhere on our body that raises concern. Naturally, we turn to our doctors for answers. But what happens when your doctor downplays or misdiagnoses something that turns out to be serious—like cancer? In New...

If you’ve been hurt in an accident or fired from your job for what you believe are illegal reasons, you may have a valid legal claim under New York law. But before you rush to post, vent, or explain yourself, it’s important to protect your rights from the very beginning.

If you suspect that a parent or loved one is being neglected or abused in a New York nursing home, it’s crucial to act fast. Your actions could help protect your family member’s health, ensure better care, and preserve their legal rights. Here are three critical steps you should take immediately:

Don’t Wait: Why Timely Insurance Claims Matter in New York When something goes wrong—whether it's a car accident, property damage, or another covered event—you expect your insurance company to step up. After all, you’ve paid your premiums faithfully. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way.