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Fired After Medical Leave? Here’s What You Need to Know in New York If you're facing a serious health issue, the last thing you should have to worry about is whether you'll still have a job when you recover. Many employees in New York assume that taking medical...

Understanding Your Rights in the Workplace In New York, employment is generally considered at-will, meaning that your employer can fire you at any time, for any reason—or even no reason at all. Likewise, you can quit your job whenever you want, even if it’s just because you’ve had...

Injured in a New York Pedestrian Accident? Here’s What You Need to Know Hi, I’m Scott Peterson from D’Orazio Peterson, a personal injury law firm representing a small number of seriously injured clients across New York State—particularly in the Capital Region and Saratoga Springs area.

Dog Bite Law in New York: What Every Parent and Pet Owner Should Know If your child has been bitten by a dog in your neighborhood—or if your dog has bitten someone else's child—you’re probably feeling overwhelmed, unsure of your next steps, and maybe even afraid of what...

Have You Been Hit by a Distracted Driver in New York? Here’s What You Need to Know. Distracted driving has become a serious and growing problem on New York roads. If you're here, you or a loved one may have been injured by a distracted driver—and you're likely...

Your First Meeting With a New York Lawyer Shouldn’t Feel Rushed — Here’s What You Can Expect Instead Meeting with an attorney for the first time can feel a lot like visiting a doctor: sometimes it’s quick and transactional, and other times, it’s thoughtful and personal. At our...

Being involved in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in New York can be overwhelming and confusing. Whether it happened in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, or anywhere else in the state, knowing what to do in the immediate aftermath is essential. Your health, legal rights, and potential compensation all depend on...

Understanding Your Right to Medical Leave Under the FMLA in New York If you work for a company in New York with 50 or more employees, and you’ve logged at least 1,250 hours over the past 12 months, you may be entitled to take up to 12 weeks...

Are You Being Harassed at Work by Your Boss in New York? Here's What You Need to Know If your boss is harassing you at work—especially after you’ve turned down a romantic or sexual advance—you are not alone, and you have legal rights, especially under New York State...

When your loved one lives in a New York nursing home, you expect safe, quality care. But when neglect or abuse happens, families often ask: How do I prove nursing home negligence? Here’s a simple guide to help you understand your next steps.

When Neglect Happens, What Are Your Rights? Choosing a New York nursing home means trusting your loved one will be treated with dignity and care. When that trust is broken, you may have the right to file a nursing home negligence claim for the harm caused.