Recent Blog Posts
Cars Seats and Coats Can Pose a Serious Threat to Children’s Safety
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello on how winter coats can interfere with child car seats & risk injury in car crash.
Federal Class Action Lawsuit Highlights Dangerousness of Hoverboards
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello discuss federal class action products liability lawsuit filed on hoverboards.
How Do I Obtain Guardianship Over an Elderly Relative?
Hudson Valley elder law & estate planning attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello discuss obtaining guardianship over an elderly relative.
New Federal Rule Will Make Electronic Logs for Truckers Mandatory
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello on new FMSCA regulations requiring electronic logs to reduce truck accidents.
What Will the Beginning of a Personal Injury Case Look Like?
Hudson Valley car accident attorneys Rusk Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello describe the beginning of a personal injury case, including demand letters & discovery.
Buying a Home After Bankruptcy?
Filing for bankruptcy is a serious step which shouldn’t be taken lightly. However, the common myth that bankruptcy brings with it the end of your ability to borrow simply isn’t accurate. While it will require careful budgeting and deliberate steps to rebuild your credit, even home ownership is not outside the reach of those… Read More »
Blowout-Related Crashes a Top Cause of Car Accidents
You may not think about it much when considering your safety while driving, but poorly-maintained or damaged tires can cause serious accidents on the road. Read on to learn about ways that blowouts can impact your safety, and how to prevent them from occurring. Tire blowouts, among the top causes of car accidents, can… Read More »
Technological Advancement May Save Lives on the Road
While there was a time when saying that a car was so advanced, it practically drove itself was nothing but hyperbole, advancing technology in the field of vehicle safety is increasingly making this the case. Aside from technology in development by Google, Volvo, and Mercedes which allows cars to literally drive themselves, new features… Read More »
Preparing Your Car for Winter Weather
Below-freezing temperatures and dangerous precipitation are both tough on cars. While there’s no way to predict whether other drivers on the road are competent, experienced winter weather drivers, help reduce your risk of being in an accident by making sure that your car is up to the task of navigating Hudson Valley roads this… Read More »
Risks of Slip & Fall Injuries Increase in Winter Months
As we descend into winter, cold weather precipitation can cause havoc not only on local Hudson Valley roads and highways, but also on sidewalks, walkways, and in other public spaces. Injuries brought on by slips and falls on unmaintained business premises can cause serious injuries, including broken wrists and hands when catching yourself during… Read More »