Broome County criminal courts may punish drivers who cause accident injuries or deaths. Criminal actions are not required for injured victims and surviving family members to pursue civil claims. In fact, criminal and civil cases concerning the same accident sometimes...
The devastating and potentially permanent damage that a traumatic brain injury can do has been brought home to millions of Americans and people around the world as popular comedian Tracy Morgan continues to struggle in the aftermath of a devastating accident last...
In response to growing concern about the dangers of traumatic brain injury, high schools across New York have been adopting new athletic policies that change protocols for removing potentially concussed players from games and practices. Additionally, coaches and other...
By: Rachel A. Abbott, Esq. and Robert R. Jones, Esq.When young attorneys begin helping people injured in car accidents, they are often surprised and overwhelmed to learn of the different types of insurance coverage under a car insurance policy. In a prior entry, we...
Some of our posts in recent months have focused on mistakes people commonly make when estate planning. While avoiding these mistakes is a very good idea, you may not understand why you should avoid certain actions. That's what we'll discuss in today's post.For...
Imagine losing a beloved family member under somewhat suspicious circumstances and then having your inquiries denied for more than a decade. This might be the reality that some face when their family members are involved in military special operations or the CIA. In...
Whenever you see a tractor-trailer or other large commercial vehicle out on the road, most people take for granted that the vehicle is in proper working order, the driver is experienced and the company works hard to maintain a good safety record. Unfortunately,...
By Rachel A. Abbott, Esq. and Robert R. Jones, Esq.One quiet Friday afternoon, I received a phone call from a distraught young gentleman. He was a husband and a father of small children. His wife had been in a terrible car accident. She was only a few miles from home....
