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There’s no fixed number. New York permits full, proven compensation—economic losses (past and future medical care, lost earnings, in‑home assistance, modifications) and non‑economic losses (pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment). Lawmakers have introduced bills to impose caps, but none have become law to date. Value ultimately turns on the severity...
read moreYour Snowstorm Safety Net There are times when you just have to go out in a snowstorm. And no one knows that better than us: residents of the North Country of New York! Maybe you’re running low on food; or maybe you’ve been called out to help a family member...
read moreOne of my greatest concerns this time of year are the number of car accident cases that occur in the North Country -- and throughout New York State -- in road construction areas. As frustrating as it is to have to slow down and be aware of different patterns on...
read moreThe Franklin County Traffic Safety Board in Northern New York and is a group of concerned residents of Franklin County that meet monthly in order to discuss traffic concerns and solutions. Members who serve on the Traffic Safety Board are required to be residents of Franklin County and are appointed for three-year...
read moreOccasionally, we get calls from people asking, "Do I need an attorney?" Invariably, my answer is a big "YES", particularly if it involves family law, (custody, divorce, support and the like) and personal injury cases, (car accidents, products liability, medical or legal malpractice and the like). Joe Poissant, who met...
read moreThe New York Child Victims Act came into effect on August 14, 2019. That act extended the statute of limitations and allowed victims of past sexual misconduct to sue the abuser up to the time until the victim is 55 years of age. Moreover, there is a one year "look-back"...
read moreAs I write this on the last day of March, 2020, there are 6 confirmed cases of the Covid-19 virus in Franklin County; 17 confirmed cases in Clinton County; 13 in St. Lawrence County and four cases in Essex County. AS the Malone Telegram reported the Franklin County Emergency Operations...
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