Why Won’t A Personal Injury Lawyer Take My Case?
Personal injury attorneys spend their whole careers seeking justice for those who have been wrongfully injured. With hundreds of different types of lawyers to choose from, it’s critical to interview several attorneys to ensure you are hiring the best fit for your needs. Unfortunately, not every attorney will be willing to take on your case. […]
Top New NY Laws Of 2019
Last week our firm highlighted the new ‘Green Light Law’, but that wasn’t the only legislation worth noting this year. As we wrap up 2019, take a look at some of the other significant bills and laws that have passed this year in New York: Cash Bail Bill New Yorkers will no longer be held […]
‘Green Light Law’ Allows Illegals to Have NY State Driver’s Licenses
The Department of Motor Vehicles (D.M.V.) is about to get even busier now that the ’Green Light Law’ has officially gone into effect. According to Spectrum News, the D.M.V. issues an average of 1,000 Class D standard permits in a single day. This Monday, the D.M.V. issues an average of almost 3,000. As of December […]
What Types of Evidence Are Relative in Personal Injury?
Evidence is the bread and butter of any personal injury case. The quality of evidence and the amount you compile can quickly make or break your claim. In some cases, lack of evidence can result in a significant drop in the amount of compensation you receive, even if you are clearly the victim in an […]
SILER & INGBER’S 2019 OPIOID AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
Our team at Siler & Ingber is proud to congratulate Amiah Tracy! Amiah Tracy, a 2019 graduate of Rush Henrietta Senior High School, is the winner of this year’s $5,000 Opioid Awareness Scholarship sponsored by Siler & Ingber, LLP in partnership with the Rabinowitz Charitable Foundation (RCF). Opioid deaths have been rising at epidemic proportions […]
Carbon Monoxide: Why It’s Called The ‘Silent Killer’
The season of bitter cold temperatures has just begun on Long Island. If you haven’t kicked up your heat yet, chances are you will soon. Now that most residents are cooped up indoors for the season, it’s important to prepare for one of the most preventable accidents that kills hundreds of Americans every year: carbon […]
10 Most Dangerous Toys: What Not To Buy This Holiday
The consumer safety group World Against Toys Causing Harm (W.A.T.C.H.) released its list of the 10 Most Dangerous Toys of 2019 last week, just in time for holiday shopping. If you have young children and teens on your shopping agenda this year, these are the products you should avoid to prevent holiday disasters and injuries. […]
Best and Worst Hospitals On LI
The Fall 2019 Leapfrog Safety Ratings are giving some New Yorkers a reason to be afraid of the hospital. Among the 147 medical facilities evaluated in New York this season, only 11 hospitals received an ‘A’ rating. The majority of hospitals scored a grade of ‘C’ or ‘D’, ratings that indicate facilities lacking in successful […]
Annual Thanksgiving Free Pie Giveaway
November is a time for friends, family, and giving. In an effort to giving-back and thanking our community, we are once again holding a FREE Thanksgiving Pie Giveaway. This is not a gimmick or a contest, we just want to do something nice. We have partnered up with another local business that helps people following […]
How Do Municipalities in New York Establish Speed Limits?
A speed limit is a maximum speed you can legally travel on the road by motor vehicle. If you’re caught going over it, you could face a hefty fine. If your speeding causes a fatal car accident, the losses are even greater. However, as much as residents in New York City love to debate the […]