November 25, 2016 Uber Accident Attorney: Hold Phone Companies Liable for Distracting Drivers? Phones and apps are distracting drivers and apparently causing accidents. New York Vehicle and Traffic Law 1225-c makes using a cell phone while driving a violation. New York Vehicle and Traffic Law 1225-d applies to using electronic devices while driving. Some Read Full Story
November 8, 2016 Skills and Tactics for Case Preparation, Investigation and Discovery in New York. A CLE by Clifford Tucker. Part I In September 24, 2016, I taught a Continuing Legal Education Class (CLE) to attorneys. The CLE is titled "Skills and Tactics for Case Preparation, Investigation and Discovery in New York." It is available on video at Lawline.com. Careful pre-suit and pre-trial evaluation, research, Read Full Story
October 14, 2016 At least 10 injured on Warrior Dash obstacle collapse A wooden dome used as a climbing obstacle in a Warrior Dash race collapsed Saturday in St. Francisville, injuring several people and prompting the State Fire Marshal's Office to investigate if the structure was properly built. Witnesses said there were between Read Full Story
September 29, 2016 Hoboken Train Crash Injures Hundreds and Kills At Least Three Normally, Hoboken Train Station is a bustling high traffic commuter hub for people traveling to and from New York City. On September 29, 2016, at about 8:45 a.m., a commuter train crashed at full speed into the Hoboken station. The New York Times reported Read Full Story
September 5, 2016 NYC Uber Accident Lawyer: Ride Sharing Apps See 3x More Accidents in Past Two Years Every NYC Uber accident causes questions about who should bear the cost of physical harm and property damage. And the number of NYC Uber Accidents are rising. The number has increased more than three times in the past two years. Read Full Story
August 28, 2016 UPDATE: Two Dead and Dozens Injured by Unlicensed Driver in I-10 Bus Collision UPDATE 10/26/16: Denis Amaya-Rodriguez, the driver of the bus in this deadly crash, has plead not guilty to three counts of negligent homicide among other charges. UPDATE: St. John Parish officials have announced that the driver of the bus has been Read Full Story
August 17, 2016 Getting Financial Assistance After the Flood The recent historic flooding has affected so many of our parishes and clients here in Baton Rouge. Click on the special issue of You & the Law below for basic financial assistance and safety issues for those impacted by the disaster. Read Full Story
August 8, 2016 Child Deaths Lead to IKEA Recall of Dressers and Desks With Tip Over Hazards Some products look safe but are actually hazardous. Products near children made to appear innocent can lead to child deaths. Product recalls help protect consumers and the public. IKEA agreed to recall millions of dressers and desks that led to child deaths and injuries. The Read Full Story
July 19, 2016 Massive Crane Collapsed on Tappan Zee Bridge. Emergency Responders Question Structural Integrity of the Bridge and Construction Oversight. Tuesday, a massive crane collapsed onto the Tappan Zee Bridge. The crane covered virtually the entire width of the bridge where it collapsed and injured multiple people. Authorities are concerned about the extent of possible damage to the bridge and safety Read Full Story
July 15, 2016 Obama Signs FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, But Government Still Classifies Too Many Documents The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA or FOIL, as in Freedom of Information Law) lets regular people find out what records the government has. You don't need special training and you don't need a lawyer's advice to exercise your rights under Read Full Story