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Personal Injury
- Toyota Prius Driver Claims 'I Was Laying On the Brakes But It Wasn't Slowing Down' and Still No Expansion of Recall
- New York Breast Implant Lawsuit: Staten Island Mom Awarded $3.5 Million for Breast Implant that Went Wrong
- New Jersey Proposes Change to Head Injury Rules That Are Used for School Sports
- Baby Sling Deaths Caused by Suffocation Cause CPSC Warning
- Toyota Expands Recall for Tundra Pickup Trucks With Corrosion Problems
Business Law
- Why Buying a Small Business in a Recession Has Advantages
- Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur: What Makes an Entrepreneur Successful?
- State Resources Available for New York Small Businesses
- State Resources Available for New York Small Businesses
- What You Should Look for When Buying a Small Business in New York
Franchise Law
- Developing a Franchise System that Will Survive Despite a Down Economy
- Franchising in the New Economy: Quiznos Expands to Convenience Stores and Gas Stations
- Franchise Trends: Franchise Sales Still Rising, What You Need to Know About Buying a Franchise
- Franchising: How to Sell Your Business Concept
- Restaurant Franchises Looking to Expand Despite Down Economy
Real Estate Law
- One of the Most Important Things To Do When Buying a Home
- 3 Tips On Purchasing a Home In New York If You Don't Have Enough Money Saved for the Downpayment
- The Homebuyer Tax Credit: Do You Know When You Have to Be In Contract By?
- New York City Listed as a Top 10 City to Bargain for a House
- New York City Listed as a Top 10 City to Bargain for a House
Social Security Disability
- Social Security Disablity Insurance: Expansion of Compassionate Allowance Conditions
- What All New Yorkers Should Know About Family Social Security Benefits
- How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits in New York City
- 3 Ways to Help You Determine if You are Eligible to Receive Social Security Disability Payments
- Social Security Disability Backlog Decreases: Make Sure you Get Approved for Social Security Disability Benefits
Workers' Compensation
- Construction Worker Injured While Working at Curtis High School in Staten Island NY
- How to Determine If Your Work Injury Qualifies You for Workers Compensation Benefits
- OSHA Targeting Under-Reporting of Workplace Injuries
- Spine Stimulation Has Mixed Results On Workers Compensation Individuals With Failed Back Surgery
- NY Workers Compensation Death Benefits Available for Surviving Family Members
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Personal Injury
- New Jersey Car Accident Among Many that Could be Linked to Toyota Acceleration Problems
- Toyota Recall Lawyer in New York | Sudden Acceleration Lawsuit | Lexus Recall | Floor Mat Recall | Gas Pedal Recall | Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney
- Birth Injuries to Mother During Labor or Pregnancy | New York Lawyer for Birth Injury Compensation
- Staten Island Birth Injury Attorney | New York Birth Trauma Lawyer
- Ten Signs That Could Indicate Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Following a Car Accident
Social Security Disability
- New York Family Benefits Under Social Security
- New York Family Benefits Under Social Security
- What Disabled New Yorkers Need to Know about Social Security Work Incentives
- Bipolar Disorder & Social Security Disability
- Who Qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance?
Workers' Compensation
- New York Workers Compensation Death Benefits
- Prescription Coverage Under Worker Compensation | Information for Filing Your Prescriptions Through Your Workers Compensation Benefits
- Prescription Coverage Under Worker Compensation in New York | Information for Filing Your Prescriptions Through Your New York Workers Compensation Benefits
- Watch Your Back – Preventing Back Injuries at Work
- Common Types of Work Injuries
Real Estate Law
- Assistance for Purchasing a Home in New York City | Help With Closing Costs and Down Payments when Buying a Home in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens & Bronx
- Information to Consider When Buying or Investing in Foreclosed Properties
- 7 Questions to ask your Staten Island Real Estate Attorney Before You Sign a Binder to Buy a Home (Part III)
- 7 Questions to ask your Staten Island Real Estate Attorney before you sign a Binder or Contract (Part II)
- 7 Questions to ask your Staten Island Real Estate Attorney before you sign a Binder (Part I)
Business Law
- Factors that Drive a Business Sale
- Timing a Business Sale
- Avoiding Partnership Disputes: Issues that Existing Business Owners Must Consider
- Preparing to Sell Your Business
- Purchasing a Business: What is Good Will and Why Should You Care?
FREE Personal Injury Law Reports
- Pre-Settlement Finance: Real Dangers and How it Can Wreck Your Accident Case
- Free Injury Report on How to Avoid Common Mistakes that People Make When Dealing with Doctors after an Injury | Free Injury Information on What You Need to Know About Dealing with Doctors After You Are Involved in an Accident
- Free Information on the Dangers of Social Networking Sites | Free Report on How to Keep Yourself and Your Children Safe on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and other Popular Social Networking Sites
- Free Information on Proper Installation of Child Safety Seats | Free Downloadable Report on Car Seat and Booster Seat Laws in New York
- Free Information on What to Expect at Your 50H Hearing with the City of New York | Free Downloadable Report to Prepare You for Your 50H Hearing with New York City
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- October 2009 Newsletter: Don't Just Look Under the Bed for Monsters this Halloween | Steve Conyers Establishes CMIT Solutions Franchise in Brooklyn | School Safety and School Bus Safety Week
- August 2009 Newsletter: Car Seats: Is Your Child Safe | Benefits of a Home Inspection | Should You Buy a Business or Franchise to Replace a Lost Job
- May 2009 Newsletter: Why You Need a Will | Staten Island Estate Lawyer
- June 2009 Newsletter: 5 Steps That You Must Take if You are Involved in a Hit and Run Accident | Staten Island Accident Lawyer
- April 2009 Newsletter: 5 Important Steps to Save Money When You Refinance
New York Personal Injury Attorney Directory
- Personal Injury Lawyers in Staten Island, New York | Accident Attorneys and Law Firms in Staten Island, New York
- Personal Injury Lawyers in Manhattan, New York | Accident Attorneys and Law Firms in Manhattan, New York
- Personal Injury Lawyers in Queens, New York | Accident Attorneys and Law Firms in Queens, New York
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- Personal Injury Lawyers in Brooklyn, New York | Accident Attorneys and Law Firms in Brooklyn, New York
New York Real Estate Attorney Directory
- Brooklyn, New York Real Estate Lawyers, Law Firms and Information about Purchasing a Home
- Staten Island, New York Real Estate Lawyers, Law Firms and Information about Purchasing a Home
- Manhattan, New York Real Estate Lawyers, Law Firms and Information about Purchasing a Home
- Queens, New York Real Estate Lawyers, Law Firms and Information about Purchasing a Home
- Bronx, New York Real Estate Lawyers, Law Firms and Information about Purchasing a Home
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Staten Island lawyers at Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola answer your questions regarding on-the-job injuries, dog bite injuries, workers’ compensation, business litigation, franchise matters, real estate and social security disability benefits in New York and New Jersey.FAQ Categories:
- Social Security Disability
- Real Estate Law
- Your Accident, Injury Lawyer and Lawsuit
- Vehicle Accident
- Pedestrian Injury
- Product Liability
- Slip & Fall | Trip & Fall (Premises Liability)
- Dog Attack Injury
- Child Playground Injury
- Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse
- Social Security Disability Benefits
- Work Related Injury (Workers' Compensation)
- General Real Estate Questions
- Home Purchase
- Home Sale
- Short Sale
- Franchisor
- Franchisee
- Business Purchase
Social Security Disability
Real Estate Law
Your Accident, Injury Lawyer and Lawsuit
- How long do I have to file a lawsuit that involves negligence?
- How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?
- I am injured but don't know if I afford to hire an injury lawyer and start a lawsuit. What should I do?
- How much does a personal injury attorney charge?
- Do I really need a lawyer to represent me in my accident case?
- How much is my Staten Island accident case worth?
- What is a Contingency Fee?
- Can I handle my accident case and settlement without the help of a lawyer?
- How much do you charge for your legal services?
- Do I have a lawsuit? Do I really have a personal injury claim?
- How soon after I am injured do I have to file a lawsuit?
Vehicle Accident
- What should I do if I get into a car accident while I am pregnant?
- What is the Statute of Limitations for a Staten Island car accident?
- How many car accidents occur in New York City daily?
- What are the most common injuries caused by a car accident?
- What is the most common injury in motorcycle accidents?
- I'm confused about the different types of coverage listed on my automobile insurance policy -- what exactly is BI, UM and PIP (No-fault) coverage?
- What happens if I was injured in a collision caused by an uninsured driver?
- I was in an accident that was not my fault. The other driver does not have insurance. Will using my own insurance to cover my property damage and medical bills increase my insurance rates?
- The insurance adjustor wants me to sign off on my medical claims. Should I sign the papers and accept their offer?
Pedestrian Injury
Product Liability
- My Toyota was recalled, what is the number for the Toyota Consumer Affairs Department?
- How do I know if my Toyota has been recalled?
- How can I determine if my child's toy has been recalled?
- Which Toyota vehicles were included in the recent recall?
- What Lexus were recalled recently?
- What Pontiac vehicles were recalled recently?
- List of diet pills that were recalled for not listing dangerous ingredients
Slip & Fall | Trip & Fall (Premises Liability)
Dog Attack Injury
- My child was bit by a dog in Staten Island and was severely injured the doctors are even saying she may need reconstructive surgery.
- What should I do if I think I may get attacked by a dog?
- What should I do if I'm attacked by a dog?
- How can I prevent my child from getting bit by a dog?
Child Playground Injury
Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse
Social Security Disability Benefits
- I was denied Social Security disability benefits. How can a New York Social Security disability lawyer see a different outcome with the case if I was already denied based on my current disability situation?
- Where do you file a social security disability claim on Staten Island?
Work Related Injury (Workers' Compensation)
- The judge closed my case at a hearing. What does that mean?
- I received a letter saying that my case is referred for Conciliation. What does that mean?
- The decision I received says that my case is continued. What will happen next?
- My claim is controverted. What does that mean?
What is a C-2?
- What is a C-3?
- What is a C-4?
- What is a C-7?
- What is a decision?
- What is a dependent?
- What is a Workers’ Compensation District?
- What is a Workers’ Compensation Board Examiner?
- My attorney said that workers’ compensation is my “exclusive remedy.” What does he mean?
- How is my extent of disability determined?
- I am scheduled for a final adjustment hearing. What can I expect?
- What is a workers’ compensation hearing?
- My lawyer told me I am going to receive financial benefits from my injury. What types of financial benefits are there?
- My claim has been indexed. What is an indexed claim?
- I was told that I have to wait 14 days before I can receive my lost time. Is this true?
- What is a lump sum settlement?
- I have been told that I have reached “maximum medical improvement or MMI. Am I able to receive additional medical treatment?
- What are medical benefits?
- What is medical treatment?
- What does it mean to modify a decision?
- What is a motion calendar hearing?
- What is a non-compensated case?
- What is a non-schedule permanent partial disability?
- My employer said that I never gave him notice of my injury. I did tell my supervisor. Is that notice?
- What is an occupational disease?
- What is occupational disease, notice and causal relationship?
- What is an occupational illness?
- What is an occupational Injury?
- I am unable to work the hours I used to before I was hurt. My lawyer said that I have a reduced earnings claim. What is a reduced earnings claim?
- My employer said at a hearing that I was “overpaid” benefits. What does that mean?
- Can my workers’ compensation case be reopened?
- I was told that since my injury happened more than 7 years ago and my case has been closed, my benefits would come from the reopened cases fund. What is the fund?
- My lawyer filed a request for further action because I was denied medical treatment. What will happen next?
- A decision in my case was rescinded. What does it mean?
- What is a review bureau?
- What is a request for review?
- What is a permanent partial disability?
- I am receiving payment from special funds. What is the special funds?
- My company received a stop work order. Can I work anyway?
- I am told that I will receive symptomatic treatment. What is symptomatic treatment?
- What is a tentative rate?
- My lawyer said I have a possible third-party action. Does this mean I can bring a lawsuit for personal injuries?
- What does it mean to have a “total disability?”
- What is a trial calendar hearing?
- If my employer didn’t have workers’ compensation insurance, what can I do?
- I was injured at work when I was 18 and my doctor says I can’t work again. How does the board figure out how much money I will lose?
- What is a waiting period?
- What is the workers' compensation board?
- What is a workers’ compensation law judge?
- I was hurt at work and can’t go back to my job because of my injury. How much money will I receive while I am not working?
- I reinjured myself at work. I hurt myself years earlier and I worked for a different employer than I do now. The Judge said that he was going to apportion my case?
- What does it mean “Arising Out of and in the Course of Employment?”
- I haven’t been working since my accident. Who pays my attorney’s fees?
- My attorney was asking about my Average Weekly Wage (AWW). What is he asking about?
- My attorney said that my case is being reviewed by a “Board Panel.” What is a “Board Panel?”
- My attorney told me that the case was on the Calendar today. What did he mean?
- What is a workers’ compensation case?
- What does my workers’ compensation Case Number?
- I slipped on something on the floor at work. Is that the Cause of Accident?
- What is Causation or a Causative Factor?
- How do I file a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
- What is the Claims Information Systems or CIS?
- What does it mean to “Abey” my workers’ compensation case?
- What does it mean when the workers’ compensation judge said he would “abey” an Issue?
- What is a “work related accident”?
- My workers’ compensation claim form asks for my “accident date.” What does that mean?
- What is Accident, Notice and Causal Relationship (ANCR)?
- I went to a scheduling hearing and the judge said he was going to adjourn it. What does that mean?
- What does it mean that my case was “Adjudicated?”
- I lost my workers’ compensation case. Can I Appeal?
- Where do you file a Workers' Compensation Claim on Staten Island?
- Can I file my Workers Compensation Claim in Staten Island if I work in New York City?
- What is the most common work related injury?
General Real Estate Questions
- What is an IOLA account?
- What is an IOLTA Account?
- How binding is a binder?
- How can I force the other party to close?
Home Purchase
I am purchasing a home in Staten Island. Do I have to use the real estate lawyer that my real estate agent recommended or can I use the attorney of my choice?
- I am purchasing a home in Staten Island, how quickly can I close?
- I am purchasing a house in Staten Island, who prepares the contract?
- I am purchasing a home in the Staten Island area, do I have to give a contract deposit?
- I am purchasing a home, do I need flood insurance?
- How can I make sure the home I'm purchasing does not have termites?
- If I can't get a mortgage do I lose my contract deposit?
- Why does a buyer want to give a contract deposit?
- Why does a seller want a contract deposit?
- Why does the buyer need a written possession agreement?
- Why does the seller want a contract possession clause?
- Why a buyer doesn't want a Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PCDS)
- I am purchasing a home do I need a good faith estimate of closing costs?
- Why should I compare mortgage lenders when buying a house?
- What does "as is" mean?
- What are points on a mortgage?
Home Sale
- I currently own a home in the Staten Island area and am looking to sell my home, what do I need to prepare a sales contract?
- If a buyer can't get a mortgage can I keep the contract deposit?
- Why a seller doesn't give a Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PCDS)
- Why should a seller find out his closing costs before signing a contract?
- Why should a seller compare realtors?
- I'm selling my home and buying a new one. How can I do this so I don't have to move twice?
Short Sale
- I am unable to make my mortgage payments and I think I'm at risk of foreclosure, do I have any other options?
- I am unable to make my mortgage payments and I think I'm at risk of foreclosure, do I have any other options?
- What documents do I need to give to my bank for short sale approval?
Franchisor
Franchisee
- Does Buying an Existing Franchise Qualify for a SBA Loan
- What is a Franchise Fee?
- When buying a franchise do I need to hire a "franchise lawyer"?
- What is a Franchise Disclosure Document, also known as an "FDD"?
- When must a franchisor deliver a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to a Prospective Franchisee?
Business Purchase
- What is a Limited Liability Company?
- What is an "Environmental Site Assessment" also known as a "Phase I"?
- What is a "forum selection clause"?
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Real Estate Law
Your Accident, Injury Lawyer and Lawsuit
- How long do I have to file a lawsuit that involves negligence?
- How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?
- I am injured but don't know if I afford to hire an injury lawyer and start a lawsuit. What should I do?
Vehicle Accident
- What should I do if I get into a car accident while I am pregnant?
- What is the Statute of Limitations for a Staten Island car accident?
- How many car accidents occur in New York City daily?
Pedestrian Injury
Product Liability
- My Toyota was recalled, what is the number for the Toyota Consumer Affairs Department?
- How do I know if my Toyota has been recalled?
- How can I determine if my child's toy has been recalled?
Slip & Fall | Trip & Fall (Premises Liability)
Dog Attack Injury
- My child was bit by a dog in Staten Island and was severely injured the doctors are even saying she may need reconstructive surgery.
- How can I prevent my child from getting bit by a dog?
- What should I do if I'm attacked by a dog?
Child Playground Injury
Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse
Social Security Disability Benefits
- I was denied Social Security disability benefits. How can a New York Social Security disability lawyer see a different outcome with the case if I was already denied based on my current disability situation?
- Where do you file a social security disability claim on Staten Island?
Work Related Injury (Workers' Compensation)
- The judge closed my case at a hearing. What does that mean?
- I received a letter saying that my case is referred for Conciliation. What does that mean?
- The decision I received says that my case is continued. What will happen next?
General Real Estate Questions
Home Purchase
I am purchasing a home in Staten Island. Do I have to use the real estate lawyer that my real estate agent recommended or can I use the attorney of my choice?
- I am purchasing a home in Staten Island, how quickly can I close?
- I am purchasing a house in Staten Island, who prepares the contract?
Home Sale
- I currently own a home in the Staten Island area and am looking to sell my home, what do I need to prepare a sales contract?
- Why should a seller find out his closing costs before signing a contract?
- Why a seller doesn't give a Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PCDS)
Short Sale
- I am unable to make my mortgage payments and I think I'm at risk of foreclosure, do I have any other options?
- I am unable to make my mortgage payments and I think I'm at risk of foreclosure, do I have any other options?
- What documents do I need to give to my bank for short sale approval?
Franchisor
Franchisee
- Does Buying an Existing Franchise Qualify for a SBA Loan
- What is a Franchise Fee?
- When buying a franchise do I need to hire a "franchise lawyer"?
Business Purchase
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