New York State law enforcement is always trying to maintain safety throughout the state and hold individuals who break laws accountable for their actions. This week, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that 2017 broke a record for the number of arrests made in connection...
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BAC Tests Administered After Serious Crashes
When individuals in New York State are involved in a serious car accident, they may be facing life-changing consequences. Of course, this goes for both the driver that caused the crash and the victims of the crash. A serious motor vehicle accident can be defined by...
Grand Larceny Penalties in NY
Grand larceny in New York State is a very serious crime. There are a number of different penalties that an individual may incur if they are convicted of a larceny crime. Larceny can be defined as the theft of property without using force, a weapon, or threats of...
How do personal injury attorneys get paid?
Any time an individual gets injured in an accident due to the fault of another party, they may find that they are faced with a heavy financial burden due to the cost of medical treatment and lost wages. Many people are often hesitant to bring a personal injury lawsuit...
How long does a personal injury case take?
When an individual is injured due the negligence of another party, they may want to consider their legal options. If the individual decides that they would like to file a personal injury lawsuit, it is important that they go in knowing that the lawsuit will take quite...
What should I know about construction accidents?
Working in the construction industry is a very dangerous job. That being said, there are a number of different safety procedures in place to ensure the safety of construction workers. Unfortunately, when somebody diverts from protocol, an employee could become...
Required Documentation at a Consultation
Clients who have been injured in an accident due to the negligence of another party may be unsure of what they need to bring to a consultation meeting with their attorney. It is important that you take a few minutes and prepare to have a consultation with your...
Product Liability in New York State
Any time an individual purchases a product, they assume that the product is safe. Unfortunately, there are often instances where products are defective and it causes others to become injured. There are a number of different categories of product liability in New York...
Who is responsible for my injury?
When an individual is injured on another person’s property, they may be experiencing a serious injury that could have been avoided if the property owner had maintained a safe premises. After being injured, it is important to determine who owns the property that was...
Winter Weather Premises Liability for Property Owners
Winter will be here before we know it and therefore, it is important that property owners are aware of their responsibilities in the state of New York. Though it may not start snowing quite yet, temperatures may drop below the freezing mark after a November rain. This...