Laws change all the time to reflect changes in society and in the needs of the people. Some laws, though, are on the books that were created centuries ago. A good example, according to The Buffalo News, is New York’s wrongful death law. It first became law in 1847. Many think
When people are involved in serious accidents, they experience a number of different challenges. For example, some lose the ability to walk or continue working as a result of a serious injury, while others experience devastating emotional trauma and significant financial problems. Many people turn to others for support during
Pedestrians are involved in accidents for a host of reasons. Sometimes, pedestrians are at fault, such as those who cross the road inappropriately or those who are intoxicated and walk in front of oncoming traffic. However, pedestrian accidents often occur because of reckless drivers and in this post, we will
Ride-hailing app services create unique transportation opportunities for New York residents. Services like Uber or Lyft vet drivers to ensure they are reasonably safe and responsible drivers. But accidents happen. If you get injured in an accident while using a ride-hailing app service, what do you do? The Anderson, Moschetti,
Living through another New York winter, you must deal with the cold weather every time you leave the house. Low temperatures mixed with the wind can have you hurrying to find a heated building or vehicle. But as you try to move quickly, you may face patches of ice. Ice
Construction work is one of those job fields in which workers understand that they need to be careful and comply with all of the appropriate safety regulations in order to avoid injuries. However, sometimes all the precautions workers take simply aren’t enough and, through no fault of their own, construction
Each year in New York, thousands of people face criminal charges. From state and federal to felony and misdemeanor charges, the facts that form the basis of any given criminal charge can vary widely. Additionally, each year, new crimes are added to the criminal code. In short, there are many different
New York residents who have been injured by an unsafe product might react first with anger, thinking “How could such a faulty device be available for sale?” Of course, the primary concern for anyone who is injured by an unsafe product is to get the necessary medical attention. From there,
Nursing home residents often require frequent care, and it is up to the staff members to ensure that they get it. When these workers slack off on their duties, residents are the ones who suffer. It is imperative that everyone in the facility receive the care they need. There are
“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