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August 30, 2021

The Five Types of Driving Impairment

Most people, including most victims and attorneys, describe car crashes as car "accidents." Yes in most cases, the A-word is highly misleading. In fact, driver error causes over 90 percent of the car wrecks in New York. Because of this fact, many media outlets and other entities now limit their use of the A-word, especially […]

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July 29, 2021

Different Types of Damages in a Personal Injury Case

When involved in a personal injury suit, you come to a lawyer to have them fight for your right to compensation due to the other party's negligence. Compensation is often provided to victims in the form of a monetary award. The compensation is meant to help alleviate the costs and effects that arise from a […]

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July 29, 2021

How are Dogs Increasing the Risk for Car Accidents?

Having a dog is very common throughout the United States, with over 78 million dogs residing in American homes. In New York City, almost 48% of homes have one or more canines living with them. The introduction of Pupcups and other dog treats at the drive-thru windows, their love for sticking their head out the […]

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July 27, 2021

Distracted Driving

With smartphones, the GPS, advanced car features, and everyday distractions, distracted driving has been on the rise. According to the CDC, approximately 8 people in the United States are killed in distracted driving crashes every day. The CDC lays out three types of distracted driving: Visual: taking your eyes off the road, such as when texting, […]

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July 27, 2021

Fire Prevention

Imagine living in an apartment building or home and waking up to the smell of smoke and immediately becoming overwhelmed with panic. This terrifying situation occurs much more often than one would think. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the United States fire departments respond to an estimated 353,100 homes fires per year, which […]

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July 26, 2021

Jury Duty, What if I Miss My Jury Date, and What are Permissible Excuses to Postpone Service?

Service on a jury is a part of your civic duty in the United States and, almost everyone will be selected to serve at some point in their life. It is important to never ignore your jury duty summons. If you do, you can be held in contempt of court. Contempt of court can result […]

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