Staten Island Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Living wills, healthcare proxies are two peas in a planning pod
Estate planning is largely about taking care of your family when you pass, but it’s not the only aim. You’ll also need to look out for yourself in case of hard times, but it can be hard when you don’t have the proper medical planning in place. An analysis by Health...
Choosing the right executor for your estate
When you work on creating your will, you will have one very important decision to make: who will serve as your estate’s executor. An estate executor has many responsibilities, including settling any of your estate’s debts, finding your assets and...
Planning for the future after a dementia diagnosis
Dementia is a progressive syndrome that causes the gradual loss of thinking, memory and reasoning abilities. When a person enters the later stages of dementia, they might lose the ability to move around on their own, speak or make themselves understood and require...
Guardianship comes with numerous caregiving responsibilities
Noticing an older loved one having trouble caring for him or herself can be difficult for New York residents and those elsewhere. Some adult children may notice that their parent is having trouble remembering certain things or has not been paying bills or handling...
Scaffolding accidents often lead to injuries
Construction workers often utilize many types of equipment to get the job done. In some cases, they may use scaffolding to work at height on the exterior of buildings or other structures. Unfortunately, scaffolding accidents are not uncommon, and when they occur,...
4 Things to consider when choosing a guardian for your child
It can be difficult to drag yourself away from life’s busy moments to start estate planning. But planning for your family’s future is crucial, especially when you’re a parent of young children. While many people think that estate planning is reserved...
Construction workers injured, killed after wall collapse
Many people do not know for certain how they would react if they are faced with a serious event. Unfortunately, in many cases, individuals involved in work-related accidents do not even have time to react or try to protect themselves because the incidents occur so...
Severe injuries often present need for workers’ compensation
Most people do not anticipate suffering serious injuries. Unfortunately, severe harm can come seemingly out of nowhere, especially when a sudden accident takes place. It is not unusual for injury-causing incidents to occur for individuals who work with dangerous...
Does a will need to be updated?
It's a common misconception that after someone makes a will, they no longer need to put any further thought into it. The truth is, there are many reasons a will may need updating after its initial creation. If there is a tragic accident and your will comes into play,...
Temp workers face many safety issues
The job market in America is in recovery. Even so, there are many New Yorkers unable to find full-time employment or who are between jobs. When this happens, they may consider temporary work to make a living while they wait for something better to come along. A lot of...
