HOLIDAYS GREETINGS FROM YOUR LAWYER

It is so difficult in today’s world to know exactly what to say in a holiday greeting without offending someone.  From us to you:

Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, our best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral celebration of the festival holiday, practiced with the most enjoyable traditions of religious persuasion or secular practices of your choice with respect for the religious/secular persuasions and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all.

We wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2011, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make our country great (not to imply that my country is necessarily greater than any other country) and without regard to the race, creed, colour, age, physical ability, religious faith or sexual preference of the wishee.

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NY ACCIDENT LAWYER DISCUSSES RECENT SNOW STORM CAR ACCIDENTS

The last 24 hours has dumped 12+ inches of snow on NY and lots of snow usually translates into lots of car accidents. This storm is no exception. The news reported that between noon and midnight last night, 100+  cars were involved in crashes in New York.

So what do New York accident lawyers, judges and juries say about that?  Does a snow storm excuse a driver who loses control of his car and crashes into someone?  Absolutely not (well, usually not).

Make no mistake, even if snow is a contributing factor in these car accidents, the drivers are usually at fault.  A driver is required to drive at a speed that is safe for the weather conditions.  If the roads are snowy and slippery, guess what?  You have to drive slower.  Not only that, you have to leave more space between you and the car in front of so you have more time to stop.  Duh! And another thing, you cannot drive with your windows fogged up, snow clinging to your windshield and snow on your hood and/or roof top, crash into another person, and then claim it was the storm's fault. 

So listen to the advice of this New York accident lawyer before heading out in the snow.  Start out to work early so you will not have to rush.  Take the extra time to brush the snow off your car and defog your windshield.  Then head to work at a snail's pace.  Patience is a virtue.  That is what you need in such circumstance.  Give yourself plenty of time to get there.  You will not regret it, because you will not  have to worry about me suing you.

Yes, that is correct.  I have brought numerous claims against drivers like you, who are otherwise really nice people  but who just did not take the time to drive properly in the show. When we get to Court, your insurance company may try to blame it on the snow, "an act of g-d", they will say.  But I do not buy that, and in my experience, neither do most juries.  Sure, the snow made the accident more likely to happen, but it is difficult to get around the  legal charge that a driver is required to maintain control of his vehicle and reduce his speed commensurate with the prevailing weather conditions.    

Keep safe!

For a FREE CONSULTATION call me at 1-877-529-4343 or email me at ringber@nylawnet.com

SILER & INGBER, LLP KEEPS ON GIVING - 2010 PRO BONO

Pro bono refers to legal work that lawyers do without a fee for the benefit of their communities.  The work is a suggestion by bar associations, not a mandate.  SILER & INGBER, LLP takes that concept to heart and has participated in pro bono work year after year.

In May 2010,  the Sewanhaka Central High School District informed the parents of two students that following an extensive investigation, including but not limited to 11 surveillances, a determination has been made that the students were not entitled to attend public schools of the district due to the fact that the students are neither a resident of the Sewanhaka Central High School District nor entitled to attend as a homeless child under the provisions of Section 100.2(Y) of the Commissioner's Regulations.    The basis for the district determination was that the students allegedly resided elsewhere.

Following this determination, the parents of the students contact SILER & INGBER, LLP.  Partner, Ronald Ingber, immediately filed an appeal under Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5118 on behalf of the students. In May 2010, a hearing was held where NY lawyer Ronald Ingber presented testimony of numerous individuals from parents, to neighbors, to coaches of local sports teams in addition to significant evidence in support of establishing the residency of both the parents and students in question. 

In July 2010, a residency appeal decision was rendered whereby on the basis of the evidence and testimony presented, the students in question are entitled to remain at New Hyde Park Memorial High School. 

As expected, the client were overjoyed with the decision.  When attorney Ronald Ingber was asked about his role and that of his pro bono activities, he stated "helping others is the kind of thinking that makes me most proud to be a lawyer.”

Our New York accident lawyers offer a FREE CONSULTATION at 1-877-LAW-4343 (1-877-529-4343).  Call us today to take advantage of this free opportunity to discuss your case and injury.

$ 675,000 FOR PASSENGER IN MULTI-CAR INTERSECTION COLLISION

Ronald D. Ingber, a  New York personal injury attorney, successfully obtained a $675,000 settlement for a 61-year-old female who was a passenger in a motor vehicle which was in an intersection collision in New York County. The client injured her neck aggravating a prior neck injury. The client underwent physical therapy and other conservative treatment without success.  After consulting with doctors, the client opted for neck surgery. Thankfully, the client has made a terrific recovery and will be able to enjoy her settlement. SILER & INGBER, LLP has New York accident lawyers ready to help you get the compensation you deserve for your injury.  Our New York accident lawyers offer a FREE CONSULTATION at 1-877-LAW-4343 (1-877-529-4343).  Call us today to take advantage of this free opportunity to discuss your case and injury.