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Warm weather, longer days, school vacation, and holidays mean more people are out and about across the Hudson Valley. Families and kids may be spending time in pools and waterparks to stay cool. Even those who are going about their normal day-to-day work have to deal with the increased traffic du...

Here in the United States, car accidents are sadly common. Even a minor accident can have a serious impact on your life, and serious crashes can cause serious injuries or even death. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which just released data from 2017, 4,889 large truc...

People who are disabled rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to survive. Without SSI, many New Yorkers with intellectual disabilities or those with developmental disabilities would not be able to survive. Unfortunately, federal law puts these benefits at risk if the individual decided to ge...

The winter is a great time for outside fun and recreational activities throughout the Hudson Valley and New York state. However, it can also be a time of increased risk for those who venture outside, whether they are driving or merely walking down the street. In New York, operators of motor vehi...

If you have been injured on the job, then you could be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. NY workers' compensation benefits include medical benefits and indemnity benefits for lost time from work. However, you'll usually need an experienced attorney to assist you with filing your claim s...

When you receive medical care, you expect your health and well-being to be the main priority. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. There have been many instances where the poor practice and sub-standard medical care provided by a medical professional have caused serious injury to the patie...

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) program is available to Americans who are too disabled to work. However, those seeking help from the program must provide specific information and follow certain procedures. Your entitlement to an award of SSD benefits should not be taken for granted...