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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is off to an aggressive start in 2019, revealing an ambitious agenda in his recent State of the State Address. Among the list of initiatives and objectives he intends to accomplish in his new term are plans to open the window for lawsuits by child sex abuse victims. A bill to raise the statute of limitations in cases of child sex abuse, called the Child Victims Act, passed the New York legislature Assembly on Monday, January 28th. The legislation raises the age at which victims can bring both civil and criminal cases against their...

A bus driver who fatally struck a bicyclist in New York City was found guilty of violating New York City’s Right of Way law. He was also found guilty for failing to exercise due care and traffic violation. In June 2017, the bicyclist was pedaling to work on West 26th Street. The street had no bicycle lane, meaning bicyclists shared the road with motorists. The bus driver clearly saw the bicyclist but chose to pass him in a narrow part of the street. The bicyclist was thrown off his bike and was run over. He died at the scene....

Jeff S. Korek, senior trial partner at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. was invited to attend “An Evening with Bill Gates” on June 27, 2018. The event was part of the National Library of Congress * series of lectures. Mr. Korek and his wife Jolie joined Congressman Vicente Gonzalez at the Library of Congress dialogue with Bill Gates. They discussed the controversial issues concerning the US southern border and immigration. This was not the first time Mr. Korek has pursued immigration rights in the U.S. Jeff is active in discussing and meeting with Congressmen and others who are active...

Six people suffered bodily injuries in an 8-car pile up chain reaction collision which recently occurred on the Long Island Expressway. Traffic started to slow down after a car caught on fire around 10:30 pm. In the slowdown, two vehicles collided causing a chain crash involving an oil tanker. A minivan driver lost control, skidded and eventually got wedged under the tanker. The driver was taken to the hospital and was later arrested on a driving while intoxicated charge. Five other people were also injured and transported to local hospitals to be treated. What To Do After a Multi-Car...

The New York City Council recently passed a bill to close the loophole that had allowed large commuter vans to get around the city’s commuter law. The newly passed bill, Intro 925-A, gives a new definition of what counts as a “for-hire vehicle” which previously excluded vehicles that seated more than 20 passengers. The updated definition now allows the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) to regulate these vehicles and make sure that drivers and companies follow the safety restrictions in place. “Commuter vans provide a vital service to communities in my district and around the city,...

  Motor vehicle accidents can have significant impacts on your body. Although some may be obvious, other impacts may be subtle. Insurance companies may do everything possible to reduce fair compensation by claiming that accident victims only suffered ‘minor’ injuries. This is the exact reason why you need an experienced NYC car crash attorney to protect your rights and get you the full compensation that you deserve. Common Injuries Suffered in Car Crashes The type of injury you suffer in a motor vehicle crash depends on the collision. The mechanism of how the accident happened can significantly impact the...

Driving in New York can be a challenge on any day. But during the snowy and icy winter months, it can be even more dangerous to navigate the streets. One reason for the dangerous winter months in upstate New York is the reality of lake effect snow. A new study revealed that more than 800 people die each year in the U.S. in vehicle crashes caused by snow, sleet and freezing rain. Among the findings is that crash fatalities were higher than expected in heavy snowfall regions in the western and northern areas of the state. What Is the...

Just days after celebrating the holiday season, a 16-year-old Queens boy collapsed and went into cardiac arrest at basketball practice at John Bowne High School in Flushing on December 27th. According to NBC news, his coaches performed CPR on him before EMS responded and transported him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. News sources state that he was already on life support by the time his mother got to the hospital. His mother told the media that he did not have any health problems or allergies and was not on any medication. The New York City medical...