Why Prompt Legal Counsel is Crucial for New York Rideshare Accidents
Jun 25, 2025
When a rideshare accident happens in New York, it brings into play a complicated and often unnoticed factor that you don't usually see in regular car crashes: the changing nature of liability. Underst...
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How Prior Convictions Affect DWI Sentencing in New York
Mar 13, 2025
A conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New York can result in serious legal consequences, including fines, driver’s license suspension, and possible jail time. However, if a driver has pr...
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Common Causes and Prevention of Slip and Fall Accidents
Mar 11, 2025
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of injuries in the United States. While some falls result in minor scrapes or bruises, others can lead to serious injuries such as fractures, t...
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Alternatives to Incarceration for DWI Offenders in New York
Mar 07, 2025
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense in New York, carrying harsh penalties, including jail time, fines, and license suspension. However, the state recognizes that incarceration is not ...
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What You Should Know About Field Sobriety Tests
Mar 06, 2025
Field sobriety tests (FSTs) are commonly used by law enforcement officers in Orange County and throughout the Hudson Valley to determine whether a driver is impaired. Understanding how these tests wor...
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What the Scaffold Law Means for New York Construction Workers in “Gravity-Related” Accidents
Feb 28, 2025
Construction workers in New York face some of the most dangerous working conditions in any industry, especially when working at heights. To protect workers from serious falls and other gravity-related...
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Is It a Mistake to Admit Fault After an Accident?
Feb 22, 2023
New York is a no-fault insurance state. After a typical car crash, each party’s insurance will cover their driver’s expenses. If anyone was seriously hurt, however, the accident victim may have the ri...
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Staying Safe on the Road: Seat Belts and Helmets Only Go so Far
Feb 22, 2021
You know it in your gut that wearing a seat belt in the car or a helmet on a bike can save your life in a crash. Statistics and research show that these safety measures do in fact save thousands of li...
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How Long Does a Felony Stay on Your Record?
Oct 26, 2020
A felony conviction can significantly upend your life. In addition to heavy fines and prison time, you could face consequences to your immigration status, your credit score, your ability to obtain hou...
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Despite Change in Record-Sealing Law, Few New Yorkers Sealing Old Criminal Histories
Aug 06, 2018
According to reporting conducted by the New York Times, although a change in New York law made it easier for those with old convictions to have their criminal records sealed; yet there is still a low ...
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