“Distracted driving” is a term that is gaining more prominence in the discussions at local, state and national levels that attempt to improve safety on the roadways. Some people may view this term dismissively, thinking that there is no harm in glancing at your smartphone real quick while driving in
Our readers in New York probably know that an injury suffered due to a “slip-and-fall” may be the basis of a personal injury lawsuit. However, many people are unaware that seeking compensation for an injury suffered in these types of circumstances falls under the umbrella of “premises liability” law. So,
It is pretty common for news reports to provide details of arrests but then never follow up with how the case ends. This can result in an immediate conclusion about the arrestee’s guilt or innocence in the “court of public opinion.” However, everyone should remember that an arrest is not
Many factors go into determining what you need to seek in a claim for compensation. Complainants often think about their medical bills and lost wages. They might not think about what their insurance company paid before they saw a single statement. This thinking can harm the claim because you may
There is no doubt about it: being charged with a criminal offense in New York can be scary. The vast majority of people are never exposed to the state’s judicial process in any fashion, except perhaps for a family law or traffic court matter. So, facing a criminal charge can
Each year, defective products injure hundreds if not thousands of New York residents. Most of our readers have probably seen “recall” notices before, which are statements put out by companies to warn consumers of the danger of a product that is out in the market and available for purchase. When
Some of our readers may have heard about a series of motorcycle accidents that occurred to the north of the Latham area in nearby Hague, in which multiple motorcycles collided in a series of quick crashes. The accidents occurred on July 27. According to reports, a couple in a motorcycle-sidecar combination was
Not everyone can afford to buy a new vehicle every few years. Unfortunately, this means that many people are driving around in cars that are more unsafe than the ones that have recently been released. If you are driving an older model car, you should take steps to try to
New Yorkers may have noticed an increased police presence recently on streets and highways throughout the state. That is because the New York State Police has been running an initiative in which checkpoints and patrols are increased to identify drivers who are reckless, drunk or distracted. The Fourth of July
Especially now that summer is here in New York, residents of the state may see more orange barrels indicating roadwork is being done and they may see more buildings being erected or refurbished. Construction work is necessary, but it is also dangerous, and it is not unusual for construction site accidents to
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