Recent Blog Posts
Trip-and-Fall Victim Defeats Summary Judgment Motion
A recent case decided by a Westchester County Supreme Court judge has found that the validity of a trip-and-fall claim does not depend on the height or size of a crack in the sidewalk alone, but instead should be evaluated based on an analysis of all circumstances surrounding a fall. In Aviles v. Putnam… Read More »
Do I have a Malpractice Claim for Late Diagnosis of My Condition?
Patients necessarily put a great deal of trust in their doctors to identify and treat the injuries or illnesses they are suffering from. Without having good cause to seek a second opinion, many of us trust our doctors’ assessment of our condition. However, a doctor’s failure to diagnose a serious medical condition, such as… Read More »
Local Woman Killed in Marbletown Crash
A tragic accident took the life of a 78-year old Hurley woman this week when she was killed in an auto accident on U.S. Route 209 on Sunday, April 3. The woman and her 81-year old husband were traveling south on Route 209 near Pine Tree Lane, with the husband driving the car. At… Read More »
Incentive Trusts: A Good Solution for Your Family Members?
For many individuals planning their estate, their main struggle is in finding a way to control where their money goes and how it is spent after they pass on. There are times where New York courts will reject conditions on a gift passed through your estate, so it requires skill to be sure that… Read More »
Automakers Commit to Implementing Automatic Emergency Braking Systems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced that some 20 automakers, representing 99% of the new car market in the US, have committed to making some form of automatic emergency braking (AEB) system standard on nearly all new cars over the course of the next several years, with a deadline of September… Read More »
The True Cost of Car Accident Injuries
Getting injured in a car or truck accident can take a toll on your physical and mental health, and can result in high expenses over the course of your lifetime. Having a complete understanding of what those expenses will be prior to agreeing to release your claims is critical to ensuring you don’t settle… Read More »
Court Finds Factual Support for Birth Injury Lawsuit
A recent decision from the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court has denied a motion for summary judgment which would have dismissed the medical malpractice claim brought by a mother on behalf of herself and her infant daughter for injuries received during pregnancy and birth. The First Department of the Appellate Division… Read More »
Negligent Hiring and Training of Commercial Drivers a Possible Contributor to Accidents
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello on how trucking companies may be liable for negligent hiring in truck accidents.
Car Service Driver Found Liable as a Matter of Law for Cutting Off Driver
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello discuss summary judgment on liability for cutting off another in New York car wreck.
What Constitutes an Asset for Purposes of a Bankruptcy Petition?
Hudson Valley bankruptcy attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello discuss what counts as an asset for purpose of filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 petition.