Slip-and-falls can occur at any point throughout the year in the Albany area. A spring rainstorm might lead to wet floors at a local church and someone getting hurt on their way to service. Leaves tracked in from outside might trigger an autumn slip-and-fall. However,...
Latham Legal Issues Blog
Who is liable for an icy parking lot slip and fall?
Winter brings along its own set of safety challenges, with one of the most common hazards being icy surfaces. Slips and falls in icy parking lots can result in catastrophic damage such as broken bones or traumatic brain injuries. This cold reality leaves many...
Five Things to Look For in a Personal Injury Attorney
Being injured in a car crash is traumatic. For individuals who suffer significant injuries, the consequences to one's health, financial well being and family is often considerable. If you’re in this position, you deserve to be fully compensated by taking legal action...
The deadliest type of car accident
Car accidents continue to result in thousands of injuries and deaths on our nation's roads and highways each year. While they occur for many reasons, the most common is inattention of a driver due to texting, talking with a passenger, fatigue, or momentary lapse of...
Why are rear-end crashes so common in New York?
Many of the worst car crashes occur after a moment of horror as someone realizes that another driver has turned directly into their path or is about to hit them. They see the risk but are unable to avoid it. However, some crashes occur without victims realizing that...
How do I choose the safest possible vehicle for my teen driver?
Selecting the right vehicle for a new driver can be a challenge. Cost is obviously a factor, as is fuel efficiency and how much insurance will cost for the vehicle. However, for parents who are about to send a young adult out onto the road for the first time, the...
How families can take action after a tragic pedestrian crash
Pedestrians have virtually no protection from the dangers of traffic other than the law. Rules about sharing the road can reduce the likelihood of someone getting hit by a motor vehicle while walking to the store or starting out for an afternoon jog. If every person...
What should parents know about New York’s car seat safety laws?
Most parents would do anything to protect their kids. But many are unaware of state laws for child car seats, and it’s not a lengthy list. New York has these basic requirements: Children under 2 years old must ride in rear-facing car seats Children under 4 must ride...
Which of the Capital Region’s roadways are most dangerous?
New York has some of the most dangerous highways in the country. The Federal Highway Administration puts the state at No. 6 on its list of “States With the Worst Roads.” In fact, a study said more than 60% of New York's major highways are less than good, breaking down...
Who is at fault for a slip-and-fall accident?
Winter is often a treacherous time for navigating the outdoors in Albany. While National Weather Service statistics show that we’ve only received about half of the average snowfall through late February, it only takes a little snow and ice covering to create hazardous...