Recent Blog Posts

Negligent Hiring and Training of Commercial Drivers a Possible Contributor to Accidents
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello on how trucking companies may be liable for negligent hiring in truck accidents.

Car Service Driver Found Liable as a Matter of Law for Cutting Off Driver
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello discuss summary judgment on liability for cutting off another in New York car wreck.

What Constitutes an Asset for Purposes of a Bankruptcy Petition?
Hudson Valley bankruptcy attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello discuss what counts as an asset for purpose of filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 petition.

Prevent Your Divorce from Becoming More Expensive than it Needs to Be
Hudson Valley family law attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello give tips to avoid making your New York divorce more expensive than it has to be.

Filing a Claim When Your Child Is Injured In an Accident in Another’s Car
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello on issues filing claim when a child is injured in a car accident in another’s car.

Special Needs Trusts for Loved Ones with A Disability
Hudson Valley estate planning attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello talk about how a special needs trust can benefit a loved one with a disability.

New York Court Rejects Imposition of Private School Tuition Costs Above Basic Child Support
Hudson Valley family law attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello discuss court case where judge rejected child support for private school tuition.

Defendant Property Owner’s Destruction of Evidence Results in Sanctions
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello discuss spoliation & sanctions against defendant in elevator trip & fall case.

What Types of Expert Witnesses Might Be Useful in My Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Hiring an attorney to handle your claim for money damages after you’re hurt in an accident can provide you with many advantages. For example, should your case progress toward trial, a skilled personal injury attorney will know how to use testimony from experts to bolster your case. Unlike eyewitness testimony, expert witnesses are individuals… Read More »

Plaintiff Wins Summary Judgment Motion on Liability of Negligent Driver
In a recent New York Appellate Division case, a plaintiff in a car accident lawsuit has benefitted from a type of motion typically relied upon by defendants to get a case dismissed prior to trial. This case is a good example of the ways in which an experienced personal injury attorney can obtain a… Read More »