Better urban planning, stronger enforcement and automobile safety features have helped reduce the numbers of deaths in car accidents over the decades, but New York has struggled to protect pedestrians, the most vulnerable people
On this blog, we often recommend that people who have been injured talk to a personal injury lawyer as soon as they can. This is because a claim can fail if the injured person
New York’s drug laws are some of the toughest and most complicated in the nation. The state has six degrees of felonies for drug possession alone, and the charges and penalties get much more
Many people are surprised to learn that most personal injury lawsuits don’t go to trial. By some estimates, more than 90% of personal injury claims are settled out of court. Often, claims are settled
America’s criminal justice system operates on the principle that each defendant is innocent until proven guilty. From that perspective, prosecutors should not care about “winning” a case under any circumstances. They should care about
It’s a proven fact that helmets save lives and prevent serious head trauma that could cause permanent disabilities. Nearly every state in the U.S. has motorcycle helmet laws. New York is one of them.
If your loved one has died due to the reckless actions or negligence of another party, you do have recourse to recover damages for psychological and financial harm done to you. It may be
Many people think that, if a loved one has died because of the wrongful conduct or negligence of another party, a criminal case is the only avenue for justice. However, they may also be
News headlines throughout the country, including New York, have been blazing with news of record cold temperatures. In mid-winter, it’s not uncommon to feel cold blasts, of course, but this winter has been one
Falls are among the leading causes of injuries, and some of those injuries can be quite severe. From head trauma and internal damage to broken bones and sprains, falls can cause all sorts of
