For many residents of New York, filing your taxes can seem overly complicated, and unless you earn your living working as a certified public accountant, you may find that you make more than a few guesses or estimates when getting ready to file. At Russo, Karl,...
Year: 2019
How long does a DUI stay on my record in New York?
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles clearly states that a DUI or DWI conviction stays on your record for up to 15 years. A DWIA conviction may remain on your record for ten years. The department of motor vehicles in New York provides you with a driving record...
Liability for any sidewalk grate and manhole injuries
The long stretches of sidewalks in New York are always full of people as they walk every day to their daily lives, unaware of the many dangers that lie below their feet. Some of these dangers include poorly maintained access panels, side grates, and utility holes. A...
What is vehicular assault in the second degree?
Injuring another person while you are driving under the influence can escalate your potential charges quickly. This crime is known as vehicular assault in the second degree. Causing serious physical injury to someone while driving intoxicated raises your charges from...
How safe are pedestrians in New York City?
Anyone who has spent even a little time in New York City knows it’s a city where getting through the crowded streets is a challenge. Cars, bicycles, motorcycles, buses, taxis, motorcycles, electric scooters and pedestrians all navigate busy Manhattan roads, making it...
3 things to consider when making an estate plan
Your estate plan can help your family members handle your final affairs while they are still healing from their grief over losing you. Drafting your estate plan now insures it is in place before anything happens to prevent you from carrying out your intentions. You...
Understand the signs of a serious brain injury
Every brain injury is different. It's difficult to say, especially in the immediate time after an injury, how it will affect the patient. A traumatic brain injury can cause minor symptoms or may result in massive changes to a person's abilities. Traumatic brain...
Know about different types of criminal sentences
The court has several options available for sentencing a person who have been convicted of a crime or who has pleaded guilty to a criminal charge. Before you set up your defense, you should be aware of what types of sentences you might be facing. Your defense attorney...
Spinal cord injuries come with considerable costs
Suffering a spinal cord injury is generally a life-changing event in a person's life. If the damage is catastrophic, there is a chance that the person will be paralyzed. Almost one out of every 50 people in this country are paralyzed to some extent. That translates to...
Your will must meet New York requirements if you are a resident
When you decide that you want to get your estate plan together, you have to think about several options for getting everything set the way you want it. These can include power of attorney documents, trusts, a living will and a will. When it comes to the will that sets...