If you are teaching your teenager to drive, you will quickly discover how easy it can be to become overly comfortable in our driving abilities. Riding with someone who has yet to develop habits can highlight just how complicated and dangerous some driving situations...
Latham Legal Issues Blog
A rear-end collision, TBI and those costly medical bills
You may never have been the victim of a vehicle crash, but that could change in an instant. Rear-end collisions, for example, happen every day in the state of New York. Even after this kind of seemingly minor accident, you should seek prompt medical attention since...
Why is hands-free technology imperfect?
New York drivers understand the need to stay focused on the road. After all, distracted driving makes up an enormous share of driving-related crashes and fatalities. But sometimes, there are situations in which a driver must use a handheld device. Rideshare and...
Staying safe from slipping and falling when you work in food service
Working at a restaurant in New York means you will probably encounter a wet floor on occasion along with many other potential hazards. Staying safe while you are at work is a joint effort between you and your employer. Taking initiative for your own safety may improve...
What you must prove in a premises liability case
A property owner has a duty to keep his or her space clear and free from hazards. When this does not happen and you fall and hurt yourself as a result, you may have legal recourse. To be successful in making a premises liability claim in New York, you must be able to...
Common accidents that happen at intersections
Intersections can make motorists feel confused and stressed. With many signs, signals and markings to acknowledge, drivers may make mistakes that they wouldn’t elsewhere on the road. Around 40% of motor vehicle accidents occur at intersections. Most of these...
What should I know about wrongful death in NY?
The death of a loved one is always tragic. However, the situation becomes much worse when the reason for your loved one's death is the negligence or fault of a third party. This is the basis of a wrongful death suit. However, all 50 states have different laws when it...
How many people in New York die in DUI crashes?
Since its founding in 1980, Mothers Against Drunk Driving has worked tirelessly to create awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving. Other advocacy groups and law enforcement agencies have also collaborated with this mission. Over the years, the laws...
Who pays for your hit-and-run bicycle accident injury?
You may have enjoyed riding your bike around Albany and the Capital District region for years without incident until a car sideswiped you recently and kept on going. As a result of the hit-and-run accident, you took a bad fall, suffered a broken arm, and now face...
How often is construction a factor in road deaths?
When you have grown accustomed to traveling the same roads regularly, a change in traffic patterns or an unclear detour has the capacity to cause confusion and contribute to crashes. Even if you are not familiar with a particular part of the roadway, construction...