Category Archives: General
Understanding Personal Injury Claims in New York
An unexpected accident can leave victims facing physical pain, emotional stress, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about the future. Whether the injury results from a car accident, slip and fall, construction accident, defective product, or another act of negligence, New York law provides injured individuals with the right to seek compensation from those responsible…. Read More »
Traffic Stops, Field Sobriety Tests & Missteps That Can Help Your Defense
Traffic stops are one of the most common ways criminal investigations begin in New York. While many stops end with a warning or citation, others escalate into DWI arrests or other criminal charges based on an officer’s observations and the results of field sobriety tests. What many drivers do not realize is that these… Read More »
Common Causes and Prevention of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of serious injuries in New York, occurring everywhere from grocery stores and shopping malls to restaurants, office buildings, and apartment complexes. While some people might think of a fall as a minor mishap, these incidents can produce devastating injuries such as broken bones, head… Read More »
The Role of Eyewitness Testimony in Criminal Cases
In criminal cases, eyewitness testimony has long been viewed as one of the most powerful forms of evidence. When someone confidently takes the stand and says, “I saw the defendant do it,” that statement can carry tremendous weight with a jury. However, as decades of research and countless real-world examples have shown, eyewitness memory… Read More »
Attempt to Limit the Scaffold Law Stalls in Committee
Failure to Advance Bill Is Good News for Construction Workers, but Bill Remains Alive for 2026 New York’s 2025 legislative session came and went, convening January 8 and closing on June 17. In that space of time and over about 65 days in session, legislators introduced a whopping 16,794 bills and managed to pass… Read More »
The Impact of Social Media on Criminal Investigations and Defense
Over the past decade, social media has transformed the way we communicate, share information, and present ourselves to the world. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) allow people to post personal updates, photos, and videos instantly and often without much thought. While this can be a harmless way to connect with… Read More »
The Impact of Ridesharing Services on Motor Vehicle Accident Claims in New York
Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have transformed how people get around in New York, offering convenience, affordability, and on-demand transportation at the tap of a phone screen. But with this new mode of travel comes a new set of complications, especially when it comes to motor vehicle accident claims. When a rideshare vehicle… Read More »
Pedestrian v. Motorist: Who Has the Right-of-Way in an Unmarked Crosswalk?
From Warwick to Walden, Port Jervis to Newburgh, pedestrians and motorists share the streets and roads of hamlets, villages, cities and towns throughout Orange County every day. While marked crosswalks clearly indicate where pedestrians have the right of way, confusion often arises at unmarked intersections. What happens when a pedestrian steps off the curb… Read More »
What Personal Injury Protection Covers (and What It Doesn’t)
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in New York, your first resort may be to your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. PIP is a key component of New York’s no-fault insurance system, designed to ensure that accident victims receive prompt medical treatment and financial support regardless of who was at fault. However,… Read More »
Three Strikes and You’re Out? What You Need to Know About New York’s Persistent Violent Felony Offender Law
New York has some of the toughest sentencing laws in the country for repeat offenders. One of the most severe is the Persistent Violent Felony Offender Law, which can result in a life sentence for individuals convicted of multiple violent felonies. If you or a loved one is facing felony charges in New York,… Read More »