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Are Lawyers Fees Tax-Deductible?
The simple answer is that lawyer fees for personal legal matters are not tax-deductible. Legal fees can only be deducted if they were incurred to...
How Long Can You Draw Workers’ Compensation?
The length of time for which a person may be entitled to collect compensation depends on his or her degree of disability as determined by...
Does Workers’ Comp Pay For Pain And Suffering?
In New York, the workers’ compensation law pays benefits to workers injured on the job, but it does not provide compensation for pain and suffering. Workers’...
New York Auto Accident Lawyer David Perecman Amazed Florida State Tight End Nick O’Leary Not More Injured in Motorcycle Crash
Florida State football player Nick O’Leary was riding his motorcycle down a suburban street when he collided with a Lexus that pulled out in front...
How Do Motorcycle Crash Bars Work?
Crash bars are useful for reducing damage to motorcycle engines and body panels when it falls on the side. Commonly, a crash bar is a...
Do Hospitals Pay Wrongful Death Claims Out Of Court?
Wrongful deaths in hospitals are an unfortunate reality of the medical profession. Patients may be harmed when employees of hospitals commit negligent medical errors, such...
Can Someone Sue For Negligence In A Car Accident?
A person can sue for negligence in a car accident. In fact, most car accident lawsuits filed are due to a driver’s carelessness or negligence, because...
Can An Estate Sue For Wrongful Death?
When a wrongful death occurs, the family of the person killed may file a claim. Because there may be many close family members who have...
David Perecman Weighs In On Fatal Forklift Accident In Brooklyn, New York
Gustavo Tapia, 22, was killed in a forklift accident in the Midwood area of Brooklyn, New York, reported CBS News (6.10.14). Tapia was using a walk behind forklift to...
How Do Lawyers Become Judges?
A judge requires an extensive knowledge of the law; the ability to discern facts and weigh conflicting evidence; judicial temperament; and the ability to be...