The phrase “file for bankruptcy” can spark a shudder or a cold sweat in most of us who hear it. This is because bankruptcy has a negative connotation: it implies that a person has lost all her or his money and perhaps that this may have happened because of poor fortune or even poorer choices. […]
Schooldays vs. weekends. Holidays only. Every other weekend. Alternating weeks. These are but a few of the many possible joint custody schedules that two parents can decide to implement. Ultimately, custody is based on what is in the best interests of the children, and joint custody may not result in a perfectly even split between […]
Those who work in fields such as construction, plumbing, manufacturing, transportation, and medicine are exposed to hazards on a daily basis, and any one of these dangerous conditions could imperil a worker’s life, health, and safety if something goes awry. Workers’ compensation was developed and implemented in order to protect workers in these industries as […]
The following educational video was created by Buffalo Workers’ Comp Attorney Jerry Gambino, and will explain the proposed changes on scheduled loss injuries for New York Workers Compensation law beginning in January 2018. Download Our Free Workers Compensation Guide
The institution of marriage offers an array of legal and personal benefits to both partners and any children that they may have, but many couples may prefer to not marry for a variety of personal reasons. This is a legitimate choice, but when children are involved, the issue of child custody becomes more complicated if […]
Every job bears with it the risk of a work injury, but some lines of work carry greater risks than others. The workforce in industries such as transportation, construction, and manufacturing experiences injuries at an elevated rate due to automobile collisions, mechanical malfunctions, and unsafe conditions. Workers who have sustained injuries while on the job […]
The issue of child custody is a contentious one, as both parents going through a divorce tend to want to maintain significant contact with their children. Unlike assets such as finances and some marital property, children cannot be split in half, and this can present a problem in more acrimonious divorces. New York State strives […]
What to Expect When Selling Your Home Moving forward in life often involves letting go of the past, and this is easier to accomplish with some aspects than with others. Selling your home is a particularly tricky matter, as you must take a three-pronged approach to this challenge: you must find a new place to […]
Seeking Workers’ Compensation? Here Are 7 Facts You Should Know. All Western New Yorkers know that our vital roles in the workforce are what propel our great state forward every single day. Educators, construction workers, nurses, chefs, clerks, engineers, and those in all other professions provide the solid foundation upon which our society is built. As […]
Questions You Need to Ask Your Workers’ Compensation Attorney Sustaining an injury is never a part of any job description. But workplace injuries happen. Most unfortunately, those who suffer injuries or develop chronic illnesses at the workplace stand to lose a considerable portion or all of their income. Additionally, their health and well-being suffers. Furthermore, […]