Recent Blog Posts
Failure to Maintain Intersection Can Lead to Liability for City
A city or state government responsible for the condition of the roads in a particular area may be held liable for accidents and injuries caused by a failure to maintain those roads. In a recent decision by the Appellate Division of New York, the justices considered a case where the injured plaintiff claimed that… Read More »
Having an Up-to-Date Will is Critical
Setting aside the time to create a will can be a challenge. In order for a will to be useful, however, it requires ongoing attention over the course of your lifetime. A recent survey of thousands of Americans found that, while a large number of individuals had a will, the majority were out-of-date. A… Read More »
Appellate Division Looks at Chain Reaction Collision Accidents, and Who is Responsible
A recent opinion issued by the Second Department of the Appellate Division examined who bears liability, and who doesn’t, in a multiple-vehicle accident. The case in question is titled Hwa Shin v. Correale. In the accident which resulted in the lawsuit, the two plaintiffs, Chuk Hwa Shin as the driver and Chuk Hee Kim… Read More »
Pokémon Go Players Injured in Course of Game
The augmented reality game Pokémon Go has taken the country by storm since its release in July of this year. The game, played by chasing down characters in the wild and “capturing” them, has resulted in getting lots of video-gaming millennials off the couch and out of the house. However, it has also resulted… Read More »
Majority of US Drivers Admit to Aggressive Driving Behavior
The phenomenon of road rage is nothing new and is something that drivers on New York roads encounter on a daily basis. A recently-released study suggests that aggressive driving might be even more common than you think. AAA Report on Aggressive Driving The report was based on a survey conducted by the AAA Foundation… Read More »
Motorcycle Manufacturers Introduce Touchscreens for Bikes
Touchscreen entertainment systems have been a component of new passenger vehicle models for some years now. The center console screens are quickly becoming a standard feature on new models of motorcycles, as well. Earlier this month, Indian motorcycle manufacturer Polaris Industries announced the development of their own version of the feature, joining the manufacturers… Read More »
What Can I Expect from a Forensic Evaluation During a Custody Dispute?
During a divorce where minor children are involved, the most painless way to divide custody tends to be an agreement reached out of court, either between the parents alone or with the use of a third-party neutral. When spouses are at greater odds with one another, this sort of agreement isn’t always possible, and… Read More »
Erratically-Driven Tractor-Trailer Collides with Bridge Abutment in Ulster County
An accident on the Thruway in Rosendale involving a tractor-trailer resulted in serious injuries for the truck driver, potential damage to a bridge, and an hours-long closure of the highway. According to witnesses, a tractor-trailer was driving erratically along the Thruway and had been reported to local law enforcement. At approximately 8:30 pm, the… Read More »
What Are Some Ways to Handle Dividing a Family Business in a Divorce?
A divorce has an impact on much more than simply your relationship status. A divorce can change where you live, your standard of living, and even alter your professional life. If you’re the owner of a small business, that business may be considered marital property to be divided equitably in a split. If you… Read More »
Serious Six-Vehicle Crash on I-84 Under Investigation
Montgomery was recently the site of a serious crash that involved six vehicles, two of which were tractor-trailers. The accident occurred on a stretch of road that is limited by construction, and some have speculated about the role of the construction in causing the accident. The series of collisions occurred near Exit 5 of… Read More »