Is a Birth Injury Preventable?
Posted on July 29th, 2019 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Birthing a child into this world can feel like one of the most important, albeit exciting, moments in a parents’ life. Unfortunately, this moment can take a turn for the worst and leave you feeling frightened and unsure about the future of your baby. It is certainly possible for complications to occur during pregnancy, the […]
What Should You Take Notes on After a Car Accident?
Posted on July 24th, 2019 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Personal Injury Lawyer When you get into a car accident, you may be wondering what you should do so that you can have the information you need for a personal injury claim. Is it enough to go to a doctor and get a note after the accident happens? Can you simply call the other driver’s […]
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: What Is a Cramdown?
Posted on July 23rd, 2019 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Business Dispute Lawyer Once a company files a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition, they gain certain key rights and responsibilities. The filing company becomes responsible for offering a reorganization plan that assigns updated legal rights to the creditors. The reorganization plan will specify how much, and when, each class of creditor is to be paid. All […]
Can I Get Alimony if I Already Collect Child Support?
Posted on June 21st, 2019 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Family Lawyer When you and your spouse decided it was time to file for divorce, it likely did not come as an easy decision. Separating the life you once shared can be complicated. This is especially true considering you will be responsible with deconstructing a marriage that you and your spouse have built. There will […]
Wrongful Death Suits and the Tax Implications
Posted on June 21st, 2019 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Personal Injury Lawyer in New York, NY Generally speaking, damages from a wrongful death suit are not taxable. This means that the defendant(s) ordered to pay cannot take a deduction on the damages. Due to a number of exceptions that may apply, a wrongful death award also has many tax implications for the plaintiffs who […]
4 Ways Trucking Accidents Differ From Car Wrecks
Posted on May 29th, 2019 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Personal Injury Lawyer When car accidents occur and you suffer injuries and other types of loss, suing the individual responsible is usually the most effective means of receiving compensation. However, if your accident involved a commercial truck, such as an 18-wheeler, filing a claim may be more difficult. There are many federal rules and regulations […]
What Are My Rights If I’m Injured On A Public Tennis Or Basketball Court?
Posted on May 25th, 2019 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Personal Injury Lawyer If you were injured in an accident that you did not cause, contact a personal injury lawyer. A claim that is filed by a personal injury lawyer with the negligent party’s insurance company may result in a significant settlement. Serious injuries demand specialized and costly medical treatment. It is unfair to expect […]
Moving on After Infidelity and Divorce
Posted on May 25th, 2019 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Divorce Lawyer One of the most common reasons for divorce is infidelity. When one spouse has an affair with another person, the other spouse feels betrayed, confused and angry. The scorned spouse may wonder what they did to deserve this and how they can possibly move on with their life. If your infidelity was the […]
How Parental Alienation Affects Divorce
Posted on May 24th, 2019 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Divorce Lawyer New York, NY Even if spouses have agreed that they will have a “friendly” divorce, there is often some issues that comes up that ends up driving a wedge between the two parties. In other divorces, the already present anger and contention that are a result of the marital problems the couple has […]
When a Marriage Is Over
Posted on May 22nd, 2019 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Divorce Lawyer It can be an emotional chapter in a person’s life when their marriage seems to be at an end. It can also be scary as their life may be on the precipice of drastic changes, the details of which may be completely unknown. When a marriage is over, even if a reconciliation is […]
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