Gary E Rosenberg - Articles

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Your Children Must Always be in Car Seats
Too often I see children standing up in cars, looking out the back window or just sitting on laps. Don't parents know that in an accident the body of an unrestrained child becomes a projectile, bouncing around the interior of the car? Read
By: Gary E Rosenberg | 17/06/2008 | Law
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What is Arbitration and Mediation?
Arbitration and mediation are two types of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), which is a way to resolve conflicts outside of traditional lawsuits and courtrooms. Sometimes attorneys are involved and sometimes not. Read
By: Gary E Rosenberg | 23/04/2008 | Law
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What is an "infant Compromise"?
Legally, an "infant" is a person under age eighteen. In New York State, an infant's case can not be settled without the approval of a judge, not even if the parent wants to accept the settlement. This situation typically arises when the infant has a claim or lawsuit for personal injury arising out of an accident. The reason is simple: to protect the infant and tie up his or her money at least until the age of eighteen. Read
By: Gary E Rosenberg | 20/04/2008 | Law
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A Conflict of Interest - What is It?
Attorneys are supposed to represent their clients competently and diligently and to the utmost of their abilities. Attorneys are not allowed to accept employment where their loyalties may be divided because it's a conflict of interest. Read
By: Gary E Rosenberg | 15/04/2008 | Law
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What is a Deposition?
To remove the mystery about a deposition: it is a question and answer session which takes place under oath, with a stenographic reporter present to take down all that is said. A deposition may also be tape recorded or videotaped. It is sometimes also called an "examination before trial." Read
By: Gary E Rosenberg | 12/04/2008 | Law
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What is an Independent Medical Examination?
Independent medical examination (IME) is a fancy term for being examined by a doctor when you are involved in some kind of claim or lawsuit where your physical or mental condition or an injury is in dispute. Read
By: Gary E Rosenberg | 11/04/2008 | Law
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Construction Site Accidents and Injuries
Get legal advice immediately if you or a loved one have a construction site accident. Because these accidents involve complex issues and an assortment of possible defendants, there must be a thorough investigation of the construction site, interviews of co-workers and witnesses, and, possibly, taking of photographs. This must be done fast, fast, fast - sometimes even while the injured worker is still in the hospital. Read
By: Gary E Rosenberg | 08/04/2008 | Law
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New York's Client "bill of Rights"
Did you know that there is a client "Bill of Rights"? Every New York attorney is required to hang this list of rights in his or her office ' where clients can read it. Read
By: Gary E Rosenberg | 02/04/2008 | Law
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Catastrophic Injuries: Paralysis, Amputation, Burns
The definitions of "catastrophic injury" as it pertains to a personal injury case. Injuries may be considered catastrophic when they disrupt a person's life and livelihood, or ability to earn a living. Management of catastrophic injuries is complex and may require the expertise of a team of health care professionals as the injured person moves from hospital to rehabilitation, and return to home and community. Read
By: Gary E Rosenberg | 30/03/2008 | Law
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No Accident That These Two Went Into Business Together
Dunkin' Donuts not fighting fair? The New York Times noted last year that because of a contract dispute, these partners were selling their stores back to Dunkin' Donuts. But the truth is nastier. A fight broke out because one partner tried to sell a small part of her portion of the business to two employees, without the consent Dunkin' Donuts headquarters. Read
By: Gary E Rosenberg | 28/03/2008 | Law