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Personal Injury
- Worst Car Insurance Compies to Deal with After an Accident
- Medical Malpractice: Lack of Communication at Hospital is the Main Reason for Medical Errors
- New York City Taxi Accident: 5 Injured Some Passengers Some Pedestrians
- Merrill's Law will Take Place to Help Keep Bicyclists in New York Safe from Accidents
- Safety Tips for College: Dorm Room Accidents in New York
Social Security Disability
- The Basics of an Unsuccessful Work Attempt
- Disability as Defined by the SSA
- What Does Social Security Define as Totally Disabled?
- The (In)Expense of a New York Disability Attorney
- Staten Island SSDI: Social Security Disability Insurance Are Critical to Spinal Cord Injury Victims
Workers' Compensation
- Returning to Work After a Work Related Injury in New York City
- Deadline for World Trade Center Workers to File for Workers Compensation is Approaching
- New York Worker Lost 7 Fingers In Work Related Accident
- Types of Work Related Injuries That Qualify You for Workers' Compensation Benefits
- New Act Will Help Prevent Healthcare and Nurse Work Related Injuries from Lifting Patients if Passed
Real Estate Law
- How Much House Can I Afford: 5 Questions You Should Answer Before Looking at Homes
- Fewer U.S. Homes Have Underwater Mortgages
- How to Get Approved for a Mortgage Modification Successfully
- Important Tips for First Time Homebuyers
- One of the Most Important Things To Do When Buying a Home
Business Law
- Tips from Experienced Entrepreneurs on Owning a Business
- 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
Franchise Law
- Restaurant Franchise in New York: Fast Food Pasta Coming to Manhattan, Long Island and New Jersey
- Personal Service Franchises Are Gaining More Popularity and Are Expected to Grow Faster Than Other Types of Franchises
- Home Based Franchises Becoming More Popular Because of Economy
- Developing a Franchise System that Will Survive Despite a Down Economy
- Franchising in the New Economy: Quiznos Expands to Convenience Stores and Gas Stations
General
- Avoiding Staten Island Pool Injuries and Deaths
- Engagement Ring Kept After Engagment was Broken Off: Staten Island Man Starts Lawsuit
News
- New NY Legislation Passed For Disabled Rights...
Posted on 8/24/2010 - NJ-based Princeton HealthCare System Violated Disability Regulations...
Posted on 8/23/2010 - New York First State to Grant Domestic Workers’ Disability Benefits...
Posted on 8/22/2010 - NY Governor Proclaims August to be Social Security Month...
Posted on 8/10/2010 - July 26th Marks 20th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act...
Posted on 8/4/2010
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Personal Injury
- Determining if you have an Injury Lawsuit because of Negligence in New York City
- Requirement of a Lifeguard at all Public Pools in New York City | How Many Lifeguards Must be on Duty at Public Swimming Pools, Hotel Swimming Pools, Motel Swimming Pools & Wave Pools in New York City
- New York City Law Regarding the Presence of a Lifeguard at a Hotel Swimming Pool | New York City Swimming Pool Accidents | No Lifeguard at a New York City Swimming Pool at a Hotel
- Prescription Malpractice Lawsuits in Staten Island, New York | Given the Wrong Prescription by a Pharmacy or Drug Store | Health Problems from Taking the Wrong Medicine
- Staten Island New York Injury and Accident Lawyer | SLAP Tear | Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior Tear
Social Security Disability
- The Difference Between SSDI and SSI
- Effects of an Unsuccessful Work Attempt on Your Disability Benefits
- Chronic Fatigue and Social Security Disability Claims
- Social Security Disability and Adult Mental Disorders
- Can Hiring a New York Disability Attorney Help Your Claim?
Workers' Compensation
- Workers' Compensation Lawyer in Staten Island | NY Workers' Compensation | What is Workers' Compensation in New York City
- What to Do When You Are Injured at Work | Staten Island NY Workers Compensation Lawyer | Workers Compensation Attorney Explains What Steps To Take If You Have Been Injured at Work
- Injuries and Illnesses Covered by New York Workers' Compensation
- New York Workers Compensation Death Benefits
- Prescription Coverage Under Worker Compensation | Information for Filing Your Prescriptions Through Your Workers Compensation Benefits
Real Estate Law
- New Jersey and New York Real Estate Lawyer | Understanding the Importance of Hiring a Real Estate Lawyer for Your Real Estate Transaction | Staten Island Real Estate Law Firm
- 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)
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?
Franchise Law
FREE Personal Injury Law Reports
- New York Workers' Compensation Facts and Terms | Staten Island Workers' Compensation Lawyer | NY Workers' Compensation Law
- 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
Personal Injury Audio/Video
- Emergency Vehicles in New York City
- Bed Bugs | Staten Island Injury Lawsuits
- Dog Bites in New York City | Staten Island Injury Lawsuits
- Window Guard Requirements in New York City | Avoiding Child Injuries from Windows | Staten Island Injury Lawsuits
Vehicle Accident
- A New Technology Could Decrease the Number of New York Motorcycle Accidents
- 6 Tips to Avoid New York & New Jersey Car Accidents
Product Liability
Social Security Disability Benefits
Newsletters
- May 2010 Newsletter: Attorneys Batting Safety Tips | No Fault Coverage and Acupuncture Coverage | Purchasing a Franchise Is there Value In the Franchise System | Crohns and Colitis Walk | Bicycle Giveaway
- Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola, LLP Newsletter Subscription | Free Useful Information for Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Bronx residents | Staten Island Law Firm News
- 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
New York Personal Injury Attorney Directory
- Car Accident Lawyer in Brooklyn | Herniated Disc, Lumbar and Lower Back Strains and Sprains, Spinal Cord Injuries, Fractured Vertebrae | Attorney for Car Accident Injuries in Brooklyn New York | Back Injuries from Car Accident
- Car Accident Lawyer in Manhattan | Herniated Disc, Lumbar and Lower Back Strains and Sprains, Spinal Cord Injuries, Fractured Vertebrae | Attorney for Car Accident Injuries in New York, New York | Back Injuries from Car Accident
- Car Accident Lawyer in Queens | Herniated Disc, Lumbar and Lower Back Strains and Sprains, Spinal Cord Injuries, Fractured Vertebrae | Attorney for Car Accident Injuries in Queens New York | Back Injuries from Car Accident
- Car Accident Lawyer in the Bronx | Herniated Disc, Lumbar and Lower Back Strains and Sprains, Spinal Cord Injuries, Fractured Vertebrae | Attorney for Car Accident Injuries in the Bronx, New York | Back Injuries from Car Accident
- Car Accident Lawyer in NY | Herniated Disc, Lumbar and Lower Back Strains and Sprains, Spinal Cord Injuries, Fractured Vertebrae | Attorney for Car Accident Injuries in New York | Back Injuries from Car Accident
New York Workers' Compensation Attorney Directory
- Workers Compensation Lawyers in Staten Island, New York | Attorney for Work Injury in Staten Island, NY | Staten Island Attorney for Workers' Compensation and Work Related Injuries and Illnesses
- Workers Compensation Lawyers in Brooklyn, New York | Attorney for Work Injury in Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Attorney for Workers' Compensation and Work Related Injuries and Illnesses
- Workers Compensation Lawyers in Manhattan | Attorney for Work Injury in New York, NY | Manhattan Attorney for Workers' Compensation and Work Related Injuries and Illnesses
- Workers Compensation Lawyers in Queens, New York | Attorney for Work Injury in Queens, NY | Queens Attorney for Workers' Compensation and Work Related Injuries and Illnesses
- Workers Compensation Lawyers in Bronx, New York | Attorney for Work Injury in Bronx, NY | Bronx Attorney for Workers' Compensation and Work Related Injuries and Illnesses
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
General
- Staten Island Law Firm Audio and Video Library | Podcasts and Videos on New York Law Topics
- Injury Cases in Staten Island, NY | Staten Island Injury Law Firm with Hit and Run Accident Case by a Cab that Caused Injuries to a Worker Getting into His Work Truck
- Injury Cases in Staten Island, NY | Assaulted by a Boy Scout Troop Leader in New York | Lawsuit against Boy Scouts of America
- Injury Cases in Staten Island, NY | Train Accident in Staten Island | New York Man was Dragged by a Train and Injured
- Injury Cases in Staten Island, NY | Man Injured While Reading Gas Meter Suffers Fracture to Wrist
Blog
In this section of our website, our Staten Island attorneys post blogs on a variety of topics including car accidents, social security disability, workers’ compensation, franchise transactions, business litigation and real estate matters such as refinancing or purchasing a home. Our Staten Island attorneys represent clients throughout New York and New Jersey.Real Estate Law
Many Staten Island residents are taking advantage of the Home Affordable Refinance Program
Many Staten Island homeowners, homeowners in New York, New Jersey and around the country are taking advantage of the Home Affordable Refinance Program.The Home Affordable Refinance Program is a part of the recently instituted program Making Home Affordable put in place by President Obama. It provides low cost refinances for responsible home owners suffering from falling home prices and is only available for those involved in a Fannie Mae loan.
This program is designed to move you, the borrower from a high risk loan to a more stable low risk loan. This results in you having a lower monthly payment by not oly reducing your interest but also by reducing your principle.
If you are considering refinancing your home but are not sure if refinancing is right for you, you can read more information about refinacing your loan by reading our article "Top 5 reasons why you should refinance your loan".
If you are considering refinaning your loan on your New York or New Jersey home or if you would like more information on the refinancing process contact Staten Island real estate lawyer Steven T. Decker at 718.979.4300.
Begin your case review by filling out the form below:
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Video Library
Personal Injury:
- What Should I Do If I Was Injured Because of Negligence? New York Injury Lawyer Frank J. Dito Jr. Explains What To Do
- What Should I Do After Being Involved In An Accident? Staten Island Injury Lawyer Frank J. Dito Explains
- How Do I Know If I'm Properly Insured Through My Auto Insurance If I Was to Get Into an Accident? Staten Island New York Accident Lawyer Frank J. Dito Explains
Social Security Disability:
Workers' Compensation:
Real Estate Law:
- What Is a Short Sale? New York Real Estate Lawyer Steven T. Decker Explains
- Staten Island Real Estate Attorney Steven Decker is interviewed by PBS Nightly Business Report on Short Sales on April 23, 2009.
- Important Information for First Time Home Buyers in Staten Island & Brooklyn New York
Car Crash:
FAQs
Personal Injury
- My doctor has told me that in order to try and stop my neck pain, he is recommending that I undergo a procedure to "burn" the nerve. What is he talking about?
- What is Leandra's Law?
- I do not have enough money to pay a personal injury lawyer but was injured by another persons negligence and want to start a lawsuit. What should I do?
Social Security Disability
- What happens when a disabled child becomes an adult?
- What is a complete list of compassionate allowance disabilities for Social Security Disability?
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
- I was in an accident just a few days after I picked up my new car. My insurance company is offering me less money (actual cash value of the car) than I owe to the bank. Am I responsible for the difference?
- I was involved in a car accident in New York and have been trying to collect money from the insurance company for years now but feel like I am getting no where. What should I do?
- What should I do if I get into a car accident while I am pregnant?
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
- Am I eligible for a VA Loan?
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?
Home Sale
- What are some inexpensive ways to raise my property value before having my house appraised for the sales process?
- 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?
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
- What advantages would buying a franchise have over starting your own business?
- Does Buying an Existing Franchise Qualify for a SBA Loan
- What is a Franchise Fee?
Business Purchase
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