Author Archives: Friedman & Ranzenhofer

What is NY Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle?

What is NY Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

New York Vehicle & Traffic Law Section 511 defines these three degrees of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. 1. Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree. (a) A person is guilty of the offense of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree when such person operates a […]

“Elle’s Law”: License Suspensions for NY Reckless Drivers Who Injure Pedestrians

“Elle’s Law” License Suspensions for NY Reckless Drivers Who Injure Pedestrians

3-year-old Elle Vandenberghe was crossing a Manhattan, New York street when a driver looking for a parking spot backed up a one-way street, through an intersection, and struck her while she was in the crosswalk. Elle suffered permanent brain damage and has limited use of the right side of her body. Under the New York […]

What Are the New 2022 Debt Collection Laws?

What Are the New 2022 Debt Collection Laws

The New York Consumer Credit Fairness Act (Act), which amends the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), significantly impacts debt collection lawsuits filed in New York state courts by creditors and third-party debt collectors. Effective April 7, 2022, the New York statute of limitations for debt collection lawsuits arising out of a consumer credit […]

NY State Police Liable for Wrongful Death Caused by Drunk Driver

NY-State-Police-Liable-for-Wrongful-Death-Caused-by-Drunk-Driver

The New York administrator of the Estate of Emily R. Wootton, sued New York State (“NYS”) for conscious pain and suffering, fear of impending death, and wrongful death arising from the death of Emily Wootton in a head-on collision with an intoxicated driver. The administrator alleged negligence and recklessness by NYS arising from the actions […]

NYS THRUWAY Driving Safety Tips

NYS THRUWAY Driving Safety Tips

To avoid New York State Thruway accidents, follow these twelve safety tips. 1. New York’s Move Over Law As soon as you see lights, vests or reflectors, check traffic around you, SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER if safe to do so. Drivers MUST use due care when approaching an emergency vehicle or hazard vehicle including […]

5 Common Traffic Violation Questions

5 Common Traffic Violation Questions

Have you been charged with a traffic ticket? Check out these 5 common traffic violation questions, then contact our Rochester lawyers today. 1) What Should I Do If I Was Charged With Distracted Driving and Road Rage? Drivers that are using their cell phones for talking or texting are often viewed by other drivers as […]

NY Landlord Pays $30,000 For Emotional Support Animal Discrimination

NY Landlord Pays $30,000 For Emotional Support Animal Discrimination

A settlement agreement has been reached with the current and former owners of Midtown Motel, LLC, a residential rental property in Dansville, NY, who were named as defendants in a Fair Housing Act complaint. United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) alleged that the New York landlords discriminated against Cheryl Martinez based on […]

Financial Rights of NY Nursing Home Patients

Financial Rights of NY Nursing Home Patients

As a New York nursing home patient, you have the right to: 1. A written copy and explanation of the nursing home’s basic services at the time of admission. 2. Manage your own financial affairs or, in writing, authorize the facility to manage your personal finances in accordance with specific requirements, such as those governing […]

NY Law Firm Fabricated Claims Against Nursing Home Patient’s Son

NY Law Firm Fabricated Claims Against Nursing Home Patient’s Son

Cona Elder Law (“CEL”) a Long Island, New York law firm, was sued for allegedly  fabricating claims of fraudulent conveyance to induce debt repayment from Alphonso Franklin, the son of a of a nursing home resident. CEL was accused of fabricating claims in hundreds of debt collection lawsuits on behalf of its nursing home clients […]