Recent Blog Posts
Preparing Your Car for Winter Weather
Below-freezing temperatures and dangerous precipitation are both tough on cars. While there’s no way to predict whether other drivers on the road are competent, experienced winter weather drivers, help reduce your risk of being in an accident by making sure that your car is up to the task of navigating Hudson Valley roads this… Read More »
Risks of Slip & Fall Injuries Increase in Winter Months
As we descend into winter, cold weather precipitation can cause havoc not only on local Hudson Valley roads and highways, but also on sidewalks, walkways, and in other public spaces. Injuries brought on by slips and falls on unmaintained business premises can cause serious injuries, including broken wrists and hands when catching yourself during… Read More »
Legislators Limit Provision Permitting Teen Commercial Drivers to Cross State Lines
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello report on truck accident risk of 18-year old teen interstate truckers.
New York Roads See an Increase in Accidents During the Holiday Season
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello remind drivers to be extra cautious to avoid car accidents during the holidays.
Rear-facing Child Restraints Allow for Head Trauma, Study Finds
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello discuss a study of head injuries to infants in car seats during rear-end collisions.
Three Ways to Make Custody Sharing During the Holidays a Little Easier
Hudson Valley family law attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello discuss ways to make sharing child custody easier during the holidays.
If I am Injured at an Airbnb, Will My Costs Be Covered?
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello discuss what to do if injured at an Airbnb due to negligence of property owner.
‘Tis the Season for Deer-Vehicle Accidents
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello talk about the dangers of deer-vehicle accidents & what to do if injured in a crash.
Large Truck Weight Limit May Increase Under New Federal Regulation
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello discuss new regulations to increase truck weight limits & impact on truck accidents.
Airbags, While Life-Saving, Can Be Dangerous
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello discuss dangers of airbags to injure occupants in a car crash.