Driving while intoxicated carries a range of penalties for convicted New York motorists. The outcome of your case will vary depending on your situation, criminal history and other factors. Review these important facts about DWI in New York before facing a court date...
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How does your brain respond to an accident?
When car accidents happen in New York and across the country, there is always a good chance a driver, passenger, pedestrian or someone else will suffer a serious injury. In fact, according to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, roughly 4.4 million...
Four dangerous intersections every NYC bicyclist should know
New York City has made a number of efforts to reduce traffic-related injuries in recent years, but many of our intersections remain dangerous, especially for those who travel on bicycles. According to a five-year study conducted by data scientists with Localize.city,...
What is estate planning for seniors?
As people grow older, their priorities change. A senior may worry about his or her health and eventual passing. Therefore, estate planning might become a critical process. Heirs and beneficiaries may deal with challenges that a proper estate plan could have...
3 warning signs a seller may be hiding problems with a home
“Staging” a home that’s for sale is a common practice in real estate. Ensuring a space is aesthetically attractive should help draw the eyes of prospective buyers. There’s nothing inherently wrong with staging a living space. However, sometimes sellers may resort to...
How common are slip and fall injuries?
Property owners’ negligence can put you at risk in a variety of different ways. Wet floors without warning signs can cause you to slip in stores, public buildings and more. Uneven sidewalks, damaged outdoor steps and icy sidewalks can put you at risk during a simple...
What estate planning tools are available to you?
Creating an estate plan can offer you peace of mind in knowing that your loved ones will have the support they need in the future. Choosing the right documents for that estate plan allows you to tailor your plan to achieve your unique goals. What estate planning...
Consequences of driving with a revoked or suspended license
When a police officer catches you driving without a license or driving with suspension or revocation status, the consequences will only build and worsen. So, if you’re facing license suspension or revocation, the process of regaining driving privileges should be a...
Family businesses without a course are headed for choppy waters
Family outfits account for nearly all business activity in the U.S., but most don’t have a plan for the future. If you’ve got a business to take care of now and in the future, it’s never too early to take steps for preservation. Surveys suggest that up to 90% of all...
Portable breath tests are unreliable in DUI cases
More than 1 million Americans are arrested for drunk driving each year after going through a litany of tests, including portable breath tests, which are designed to measure a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). However, a New York Times investigation reveals...