Divorce is not a decision to be taken lightly. Much like getting married, divorce alters many aspects of your life, so it is normal to not know whether you should go through with it. Even if you think you are sure, it can be helpful to discuss the decision with trusted people in your life and make sure you have …
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What to Do When a Traffic Violation Results in Personal Injury
Most car accidents occur because at least one of the drivers involved was doing something unsafe like speeding, looking at a phone, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or driving while drowsy. Some of these unsafe practices, like speeding, can be traffic violations on their own. Others, like drowsy driving, might technically be legal, but they may lead …
Driving During Outbreak: How to Keep Your Vehicle COVID-19 Free
There’s no hiding from the stark reality about this global pandemic. Everyone is aware of the transmission risks and the necessity to safeguard oneself from the virus. Despite quarantine measures, many New York and New Jersey residents are considered “essential” workers who must travel to and from their place of employment every day, whether that’s by personal vehicle, rideshare, taxi, …
6 Top Driving Distractions to Avoid
The personal injury lawyers at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman understand the devastation that can follow when you take your eyes off the road for even a moment. Here are some ways to protect yourself and others. Common driving distractions and how to avoid them Nearly one in 10 fatal accidents involve distracted driving. Interruptions to your attention can come in …
4 Questions to Ask Your Car Accident Lawyer
If you were seriously injured in a car accident due to another motorist’s negligence, you need legal counsel. There is no shortage of attorneys specializing in personal injury cases, but you need to determine who can best represent you. Asking the right questions during a consultation is key to making the correct decision during this difficult time in your life. …
VW/Audi Water Pump Settlement Reached
The firm, together with its co-counsel, has been litigating a matter concerning alleged defects in the primary engine water pumps in certain Volkswagen and Audi vehicles. The case, which is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, is entitled Coffing, et al. v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Civ. Action No.: 3:17-cv-01825-JD. The case …
Subaru Ringlands WRX and WRX STi Class Action Litigation
The firm, together with its co-counsel, is litigating a case for certain Subrau WRX vehicles which contain a defect in the ringlands around the pistons in the engines. The model years are: 2009 through and including 2014 model year Impreza WRX and WRX STi which engines include but are not limited to engine codes EJ255 and EJ257. The case is …
KGG Law Proud to Sponsor “Dancing With the Stars” For United Hospice of Rockland
Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman has long championed United Hospice of Rockland for the service and support it provides to members of our community in the most difficult of times. We are proud to be “Presenting Sponsor” of “Dancing With Our Stars,” the Hospice’s October 20th gala event at the Hilton Pearl River. This year, partner Gary Graifman will be dancing at …
KGG Law Announces 2019 Pre-Law Scholarship Winner Joshua Weinfeld
The New York law firm of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman is very pleased to announce that Rockland Community College Honors student Joshua Weinfeld is the recipient of the 2019 KGG Law Pre-Law Scholarship. Each year for nearly four decades we have provided a financial scholarship to an outstanding graduating RCC student who is going on to a 4-year college and who has …
Giving to a Dying Spouse: What Are the Tax Implications?
NY & NJ estate lawyer Paul Goldhamer, Esq. is a founding partner at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman. Mr. Goldhamer was selected to the Super Lawyers® list in 2014-15. In addition to practicing matrimonial law, he maintains a busy schedule of lectures, charitable work, and media appearances. From Paul Goldhamer, Esq.: Say taxpayer Harry is likely to live only a few …