Seeing flashing lights in your rear view mirror is nerve-wracking and stressful. Immediately most people get anxious and stressed and start recounting the last few minutes in their head: “Was I speeding?” “Is my registration expired?” “What did I do wrong?” If you are pulled over by [...]

At some point you may have heard or read about the alcohol comparison of beer, wine, and liquor; probably something along the lines of “a bottle of beer is the same as a five ounce glass of wine is the same as a shot of [...]

On June 17, 2013 the Supreme Court of the United States issued an opinion in a case named Salinas v. Texas. Although not heavily publicized, the decision in Salinas may have far reaching negative consequences on the constitutional rights of citizens. The decision in Salinas [...]

Many people have probably read in the news about the new increased penalty that went into effect in New York for drivers caught texting behind the wheel.  Under the new law, which went into effect on June 1, 2013, any driver convicted of texting while [...]

Spring is here and a lot of people now choose to walk or run around town instead of getting in their car on a nice day.  Recently, a young mother and child were struck by a car while crossing a busy Hoosick Street in Troy.  Over the [...]

Construction site accidents are unfortunately far too common for many reasons, including the failure to provide workers with a safe work environment or proper safety equipment. Property owners, employers and general contractors must provide a safe place to work to those such as roofers, welders, [...]