Recent Blog Posts
New York Limo Accident Results in Criminal Charges for Owner of Company
The tragic crash that took the lives of 20 New York residents on October 6 resulted in the most fatalities of any accident in the US in over nine years. The causes of the crash remain under investigation, but the owner of the limousine rental company was recently placed under arrest and charged with… Read More »
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents on the Rise in New York State
A motorcyclist driving on the wrong side of the road in the Hudson Valley was recently killed in a head-on collision near the Newburgh Armory Unity Center. The driver and passengers of the car hit by the motorcycle received only minor injuries while the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident represents… Read More »
Rising Number of Senior Citizens Declaring Bankruptcy, and That’s OK
Due to a variety of factors including rising medical costs, limited social security, and outliving savings and retirement benefits, a rapidly growing number of older Americans are being forced into declaring bankruptcy. While it’s no one’s favorite option, filing for bankruptcy can be a helpful and appropriate tool for senior citizens struggling with medical… Read More »
Report Shows Over Half of Drowsy Driving Accidents Caused by Drivers Under 25
While drunk driving remains a leading cause of fatal car accidents in the United States, hundreds of thousands of car accidents every year are caused by tired, drowsy drivers. Recent reports from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that drowsy driving remains a significant problem in… Read More »
When Loaning a Car Can Lead to Liability
Victims of serious accidents aren’t just left with severe injuries and pain; they’re often left with enormous medical bills, sometimes without the ability to pay them if they’re unable to return to work. When accidents leave victims in dire need of compensation, a skilled personal injury attorney can investigate and pursue all possible sources… Read More »
Malpractice Damages Caps Lead to Fewer Important Medical Tests
A recent study from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) investigated the effects of so-called malpractice reform on physician treatment choices. Read on to learn about the malpractice damage caps study, and contact an experienced New York medical malpractice attorney if you have been injured by a doctor’s negligence. Malpractice damage caps… Read More »
Autonomous Trucks Could Save Lives
Large commercial trucks such as tractor-trailers and 18 wheelers are some of the potentially-deadliest vehicles on American highways. Even when operated by seasoned, attentive drivers, these gigantic machines carry the potential to do immense harm. Some safety experts are beginning to ask why these huge trucks don’t take advantage of the new developments in… Read More »
Common Errors at the Pharmacy
After a visit to the doctor, picking up a prescription at the pharmacy feels like a routine chore. We trust the pharmacy to promptly and correctly fill prescription orders. But pharmacies, like other medical businesses, are capable of human error, and those errors can be damaging and even fatal for unsuspecting patients. Read below… Read More »
Speed-Related Catskills Car Crash Injures Four Young Local Residents
Speeding is a persistent problem on US roads, and the Hudson Valley is no exception. Speeding makes fatal crashes more likely for a number of reasons, and drivers who cause a crash while traveling at an excessive speed may face personal liability for their reckless behavior. A recent local crash provides a tragic example… Read More »
Multi-Car Crash on Long Island Expressway Caused by Drugged Driver
As a sobering reminder that drugged driving can be just as dangerous as drunk driving, a driver on the Long Island Expressway recently caused a large, multiple-car crash in which several motorists were injured and one killed. The accident is in line with a recent study which found that drugged driving has surpassed drunk… Read More »
