While people often tend to focus on things like a property’s price or its amenities, the legal status of real estate can matter at least as much as any of its physical features. If you are not careful, you might wind up buying a property that has a defective title. But what exactly does it mean for a property to have a defective title, and what are the potential consequences if that happens?
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How Does a Lack of Security Lead to Premises Liability Accidents?
Premises liability law exists to hold property owners responsible when they fail to deal with known hazards on the premises of their buildings. This includes any harm that comes to people as a result of inadequate security measures in or around their properties. But how exactly can a lack of security lead to avoidable accidents?
Seven Dangerous Behaviors That Cause Motorcycle Accidents
According to the National Safety Council, around 14.6% of all auto accident fatalities are motorcyclists, despite the fact that motorcycles only make up about 3% of all registered motor vehicles. This is due to dangerous behaviors that some drivers engage in, which put motorcyclists at an increased risk of injury or death. Here are seven dangerous driving behaviors that can cause motorcycle accidents:
Five Issues That Can Arise in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
The common wisdom around building a business is that having the right location is key. However, that can be easier said than done, since issues related to commercial real estate can cause problems for even the most ideal location for your business. Here are five legal issues that may arise in your commercial real estate transaction:
Five Risk Factors That Contribute to Bicycle Accidents
Bicycles are a relatively safe and healthy way to travel around, but there is still always a chance of getting into an accident with a motor vehicle. Often, these accidents would not happen if not for the carelessness of drivers, particularly when there are other external factors. Here are five risk factors that can contribute to the likelihood of bicycle accidents:
Why Do Sellers Demand Pre-Approval on Financing?
It is common for people selling real estate to demand buyers obtain pre-approval for a mortgage before the sale can go forward. This is so important, in fact, this term is often explicitly written into a real estate contract as a contingency, which can bring a sale to a halt if the buyer fails to keep their end of the bargain. But why do sellers demand pre-approval for financing on a mortgage, and what may happen if they do not?
Five Risk Factors Associated With Pedestrian Accidents
Every year, an estimated 15,000 people are injured in pedestrian accidents across the state of New York, resulting in about 3,000 hospitalizations and 300 deaths. In many cases, these accidents would be avoidable if not for the reckless or negligent actions of motorists who do not take appropriate care while driving. Here are five common risk factors associated with pedestrian accidents:
Why Do You Need Title Insurance?
Title insurance is considered a standard part of most real estate transactions, despite it technically not being mandatory for most real estate deals in New York. However, not everyone understands what it is, despite the essential role it plays in protecting buyers and sellers from potential legal problems. So why do you need title insurance for your real estate transaction, and what might happen if you do not have it?
What Should You Do if You Get in an Uber Accident?
As rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have become more prevalent, the number of accidents involving rideshare vehicles has also increased. However, these are not like ordinary auto accidents, as the laws surrounding these services can be both complicated and inconsistent across jurisdictions. So what exactly should you do if you get into an Uber accident, and what does that mean for you?
Blind Swimmer Competes in Paralympic Events
Anastasia Pagonis, a 20-year old from Long Island, NY, is set to compete in the 2024 Olympic games in Paris. While this is impressive in itself, what makes it more amazing is that she is blind, and holds a world record for fastest time in women’s 400 meter freestyle S11 event. She took home the … Read more
