An ignition interlock device (IID), which is essentially a small Breathalyzer-type device wired directly into a vehicle's hardware, stops the car from starting unless the driver blows "clean." Various studies have found that states that mandate the use of an IID after...
Year: 2019
What is behind the rise in pedestrian accidents?
Fatal car accidents are on the decline. In 2018, almost 36,600 people died in a car accident, but that rate is 2.4% lower than the rate in 2017. Advancements in technology, coupled with public awareness campaigns about intoxicated driving, speeding and other risky...
New York and the ‘no-call’ list of police officers
The district attorneys of different boroughs of New York City -- the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens -- have now released the names of police officers that they consider problematic to call on in court. All of the officers on the so-called "no-call" lists are deemed to...
When you need a medical malpractice attorney
Something went wrong with the treatment for your medical condition. The doctor says that the problem was just unexpected. The hospital says that nothing could have been done any differently. You aren't so sure -- but how do you know if your suspicions are correct? Do...
What should everyone know about medical malpractice?
In today's world of scientific breakthroughs and medical advances, it seems like medical malpractice should be a rare (and getting rarer) event.It's not. In fact, medical malpractice -- specifically from surgical mistakes -- is the third leading cause of death in the...
Don’t believe the things you hear about personal injury attorneys
If you've been seriously injured in an accident due to another person's willful or negligent actions, you have every reason to seek an attorney's assistance in order to get the compensation you're due.Yet, a lot of people hesitate to seek representation as promptly as...
Be especially cautious at New York intersections
Have you experienced the fright of stepping into a crosswalk only to have to jump back onto the curb when a car comes barreling past? Those kinds of close calls happen all the time in New York. If you're the one behind the wheel, you're obligated to be on the lookout...
Identifying a birth injury
When you hear the words "birth injury," most people assume that the injuries are obvious immediately after the baby is born. But that's not always so.Here's what parents need to know about birth injuries: 1. The possibility of a birth injury starts during...
What good does a lawsuit do after a car accident?
Have you been injured in a car accident through no fault of your own? If so, do you feel guilty about suing the person or persons responsible for your injuries?You aren't alone. A lot of people feel like they will be perceived as greedy opportunists out to make a...
Juul accused of causing nicotine addiction in minors
A 15-year-old girl's parents have filed a lawsuit against Juul, the wildly popular e-cigarette company, for causing their daughter's nicotine addiction.The New York couple isn't alone. At least three such claims have also been filed in New Jersey on the behalf of...
