On behalf of Sciarrino & Sciarrino, P.C. | Dec 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Social Security Disability benefits come from the Social Security Administration and provide you with compensation when you cannot work due to a long-term disability. However, the SSA typically denies most applications for these benefits. SSDI has very strict...
On behalf of Sciarrino & Sciarrino, P.C. | Nov 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Even if you feel sober enough to drive, driving under the influence can cause erratic driving behavior like speeding, not fully stopping at a stop sign or weaving between lanes. These traffic violations put you at a higher risk of an officer pulling you over. The cop...
On behalf of Sciarrino & Sciarrino, P.C. | Nov 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
More and more people are deciding to create living wills every day here in New York. However, before you can decide if you would like to follow suit, it is important to understand exactly what a living will can and cannot do. Many people confuse a living will with a...
On behalf of Sciarrino & Sciarrino, P.C. | Nov 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
New York residents who have been married and then divorced or widowed and who are planning to get married again should put reviewing their estate plan near the top of their list of things to do as they approach their new marriage. Thinking about one’s estate...
On behalf of Sciarrino & Sciarrino, P.C. | Oct 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you are driving in New York with a blood alcohol concentration between 0.08% and 0.18%, and law enforcement pulls you over, authorities will charge you with driving while intoxicated. The legal repercussions of a first DWI vary from the repercussions of a second...
On behalf of Sciarrino & Sciarrino, P.C. | Oct 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
When parents in New York set down to create an estate plan, one of the most important things they consider is what will happen to their children if they pass away unexpectedly. Who will care for them, will they have enough money and who will walk them through the...
On behalf of Sciarrino & Sciarrino, P.C. | Jul 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dog bite laws are specific to every state and New York is no exception. While a dog may seem harmless and is often referred to as “man’s best friend”, the reality is that they are still animals and there is no way to completely control or predict their behavior. If...
On behalf of Sciarrino & Sciarrino, P.C. | Jul 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
A slip and fall injury can lead to lingering pain and psychological damage in some victims, especially in months of inclement weather in New York. Slippery conditions can occur just about anywhere, even in the summer and fall. A slip and fall can happen at any time if...
On behalf of Sciarrino & Sciarrino, P.C. | Jul 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
When New York workers have medical conditions that meet the definition of disability set by Social Security, they may be eligible for benefits. According to the Social Security Administration office, you must first have worked at a job that is covered by Social...
On behalf of Sciarrino & Sciarrino, P.C. | Apr 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you are currently creating an estate plan in New York, you want to ensure the document is valid. Mistakes in your plan can lead to the wrong people receiving your assets, which can be devastating for your family. The Street explains a few of the more common estate...
