A woman in New York was recently arrested for driving while intoxicated, or DWI, after police said they caught her driving in the wrong lane. According to authorities, the 27-year-old woman’s blood alcohol level at the time of her arrest was triple the state’s legal...
If you are considering adding a trust to your estate plan, you may already know the benefits a trust can offer. Unlike a will, a trust allows some assets to bypass probate and go directly to your heirs. Trusts are also useful for protecting your assets from certain...
A man in New York has passed away in a tragic pedestrian accident. The accident took place on a recent Saturday morning. Sometimes these types of car crashes occur due to a driver’s carelessness, which is grounds for civil litigation. The recent New York pedestrian...
A young woman’s life has sadly been snuffed out in a tragic crash in New York. Three other people also suffered injuries in the wreck. Often these types of accidents occur due to negligent driving, which may be grounds for pursuing claims for monetary damages through...
Like most other states, New York State has multiple criminal charges that relate to driving while intoxicated and driving while impaired. If you find yourself pulled over by a police officer in this state and end up accused of impaired driving, you may find it to your...
The aftermath of a motor vehicle accident is overwhelming. These events can make you feel confused and stressed, especially if you are struggling with physical injuries, medical bills and even damage to your vehicle. Dealing with insurance, tracking your expenses and...
A woman in New York is currently fighting for her life following a tragic motor vehicle crash. The early-Monday car accident reportedly occurred when a driver blew through a red traffic light and struck the woman’s car, causing severe injuries. Police said the driver...
A man in New York has been accused of causing a woman’s death in a car accident due to drinking and driving. She now faces a charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI). Nonetheless, anyone in New York who is charged with drunk driving is always presumed innocent until...
Any conviction for a criminal charge can come with consequences. In many cases, the repercussions of a conviction may not even relate directly to the sentencing handed down by the court. For example, if a person is convicted of a DWI charge in New York, it is likely...
Many distracted driving laws understandably target drivers who text and drive or otherwise use their cell phones while behind the wheel. However, while cell phone use while driving is certainly dangerous, a new study says that cell phones aren't actually the most...
