According to The Drive, the New York Department of Motor Vehicles currently has in place a test program that allows self-driving vehicles to operate in the state. Every vehicle must have a human being not just in the vehicle but behind the wheel at all times....
Year: 2020
Is a DWI actually a serious offense?
When you think about a charge for driving while intoxicated, what do you think? Do you think that it's not serious or that it's just fees or fines that you'll pay? Do you think it's common or a simple charge that is much like a speeding ticket?A DWI is a little more...
These 4 kinds of defenses could help fight a DUI
Though there are many ways that an attorney can help you fight a DWI charge, it's important that the right technique is used in your defense. Depending on the reason for the traffic stop and the factors that played a role in the DWI, certain defense options may be...
Vehicle safety features often disabled by drivers
When many New York residents were children, they may have thought that flying cars would exist by the time they reached adulthood. Though flying cars are still out of reach in 2020, the idea of having self-driving vehicles seems to be getting closer to becoming a...
It’s time to talk about estate planning with your aging parents
When your parents are getting older, you might be wondering about their end-of-life plans. You know some of their wishes, like what happens if they fall ill or have to go to a nursing home, but no one has outright spoken about their estate plans or other...
These are 3 things you shouldn’t do after a car crash
Imagine getting into a car crash. You're sitting at the scene with a vehicle that may or may not run, and there is damage all around you. You may be injured, and others may be dealing with their own medical emergencies. In situations like this, it's easy to make...
A DWI will impact you, but how depends on your defense
When you were stopped and asked if you had been drinking, you were surprised. You hadn't been, so you were honest and told the officer that you didn't drink before driving.Unfortunately, despite a clean Breathalyzer test, you didn't pass the field sobriety tests. The...
Building your estate plan requires several important documents
You're getting older, and you've decided that it's time to put together an estate plan. You know that you need a will, but is there anything else that you should have?The short and sweet answer is, "yes." There are many different legal protections that you can set up...
Are you at risk of succumbing to road rage?
Many people in New York and elsewhere have short tempers. You may be one of those people, and even though you try your best to keep your temper in check, certain things just seem to set you off. In particular, if you are on the road and another driver seems to be...
Is whiplash a dangerous injury, and is an exam necessary?
You knew that you were hurt after you were involved in a crash, because you immediately had a headache and pains you couldn't explain. After a trip to the hospital, you found out that you had severe whiplash from the head-on crash you'd been in.Whiplash-associated...