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Annual U.S. Roadway Fatalities Increase for First Time in Five Decades
After fifty years of annual decreases in death rates for those riding, driving, or walking on US roads, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that early analysis of fatality rates in 2015 reveal a 7.2% increase over fatality rates in 2014. Based on preliminary data, the NHTSA estimates that 2,348 additional people… Read More »
Brake Safety Week Targets Commercial Vehicles for Brake Inspections
Brake safety is of paramount importance for any vehicle, but it is even more critical on large commercial vehicles, such as tractor-trailers and semi-trucks. Each year, law enforcement and federal roadway safety bodies spend a week focusing on brake safety among commercial vehicles, and this year, Brake Safety Week is being held from September… Read More »
General Mills Expands Recall of Flour Contaminated with E. Coli Bacteria
The ongoing recall of certain flour products by General Mills was expanded once again in late July to include an increasing number of products. All of these products are suspected of being contaminated with E. Coli, a bacteria which can cause serious medical conditions and even death. The danger is most likely to occur… Read More »
Prepare in Advance for Divorce
Reaching the decision to get a divorce can be difficult. Once you’ve concluded that it’s for the best to end your marriage, there are certain steps you can begin to take immediately to ensure that your divorce goes smoothly and to protect your financial interests. Learn more below about what to do once you’ve… Read More »
Failure to Maintain Intersection Can Lead to Liability for City
A city or state government responsible for the condition of the roads in a particular area may be held liable for accidents and injuries caused by a failure to maintain those roads. In a recent decision by the Appellate Division of New York, the justices considered a case where the injured plaintiff claimed that… Read More »
Having an Up-to-Date Will is Critical
Setting aside the time to create a will can be a challenge. In order for a will to be useful, however, it requires ongoing attention over the course of your lifetime. A recent survey of thousands of Americans found that, while a large number of individuals had a will, the majority were out-of-date. A… Read More »
Appellate Division Looks at Chain Reaction Collision Accidents, and Who is Responsible
A recent opinion issued by the Second Department of the Appellate Division examined who bears liability, and who doesn’t, in a multiple-vehicle accident. The case in question is titled Hwa Shin v. Correale. In the accident which resulted in the lawsuit, the two plaintiffs, Chuk Hwa Shin as the driver and Chuk Hee Kim… Read More »
Pokémon Go Players Injured in Course of Game
The augmented reality game Pokémon Go has taken the country by storm since its release in July of this year. The game, played by chasing down characters in the wild and “capturing” them, has resulted in getting lots of video-gaming millennials off the couch and out of the house. However, it has also resulted… Read More »
Majority of US Drivers Admit to Aggressive Driving Behavior
The phenomenon of road rage is nothing new and is something that drivers on New York roads encounter on a daily basis. A recently-released study suggests that aggressive driving might be even more common than you think. AAA Report on Aggressive Driving The report was based on a survey conducted by the AAA Foundation… Read More »
Motorcycle Manufacturers Introduce Touchscreens for Bikes
Touchscreen entertainment systems have been a component of new passenger vehicle models for some years now. The center console screens are quickly becoming a standard feature on new models of motorcycles, as well. Earlier this month, Indian motorcycle manufacturer Polaris Industries announced the development of their own version of the feature, joining the manufacturers… Read More »