Playground safety is a topic all too often overlooked until it's too late. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports more than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger are treated in emergency departments each year for playground-related injuries. About...
Year: 2018
Real Life Criminal Court Is Different Than Television Dramas
The fact of the matter is, most cases settle before trial. However, some cases do in fact go to trial before a judge or a jury. When this happens, there are a few things you should know before the trial starts. 1. COMMUNICATION CAUTIONS Trials don't happen in real...
Summer Grill Safety – Keep You and Your Family Are Safe
We still have about a month of summer left. Outdoor grilling season is still in full swing in New York. But outdoor grilling can cause serious injury if people don't follow simple safety rules. Grilling accidents can lead to serious burn injuries, especially for young...
Assault in New York State
Assault charges can be very serious. In the state of New York, there are three levels of criminal assault someone may be charged with. The degree of assault is dependent on the facts and circumstances surrounding the alleged incident. These three types of assault...
June Is National Safety Month
The National Safety Council (NSC) has declared June as National Safety Month. One of the four areas the NSC is focusing on in June is preventing slips, trips, and falls. Did you know that falling, even from a standing position, can be deadly? In facts, falls are the...
Self-Defense in New York State
In the State of New York, self-defense can be a defense to certain crimes. While the conduct involved in self-defense, specifically, the use of physical force, would generally be considered an assault, in certain, very specific circumstances, that same conduct is...
The Importance of Temporary Guardians
If you have children, you already know that selecting a guardian for your children in the event of your death is an important part of any estate plan. Many parents struggle to figure out who would be the best person to raise their children. Consequently, it is not...
May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
The National Safety Council has declared May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness month. Whether you are a driver of a motor vehicle or a motorcyclist, take this opportunity to learn a bit more about motorcycle safety. MOTORCYCLE COLLISION STATISTICS More than 88,000 people...
Documents to Update After a Divorce
Many people find the process of divorce exhausting. However, once the divorce is finalized there is still work to do. There are many documents that should be updated post-divorce. We discuss many of these below. CALL YOUR TREATING PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE During the time...
Understanding “Physical Control” in the State of New York
Driving while intoxicated, or DWI, makes it illegal to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated. To be guilty of DWI, the defendant must not only be intoxicated by alcohol, he or she must also be in physical control of the motor vehicle. Physical control of the...