In 2009, New York passed Leandra's Law to impose harsher penalties on people convicted of drunk driving. Named after an 11-year old girl who lost her life in a drunk driving accident, the law makes driving drunk with a minor passenger a felony punishable by up to four...
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Month: July 2013
Possible new tool for those injured in a car accident
Drivers today have more safety options for their cars than at any other time in the past. However, there are still may people every day that are injured in a car accident. Some experts, though, are claiming that a new device could possibly help determine what may have...
Man sentenced to 25 years for stolen lottery ticket
A man was sentenced to up to 25 years in prison on July 23 after being convicted of possessing a stolen $5 million winning lottery ticket. The 35-year-old New York man was said to have a winning ticket that was stolen in late 2006 from a convenience store owned by his...
Study of medical malpractice claims establishes common errors
We continue to get a better understanding of the medical errors claimed against doctors in malpractice cases. A study recently completed looked at details on medical malpractice claims, including in New York, and revealed that the single biggest allegation of medical...
New York dean suspended after drug charges
The dean of students of an all-boys Jesuit school in New York was taken into custody after he was suspected of possessing illegal drugs. According to police reports, the 35-year-old man was found sleeping in his car near a business. Upon approaching the car, police...
New York City apartment building blast causes personal injury
Building owners are responsible for maintaining the structure and keeping it in good repair in order to help ensure the security and safety of all tenants who occupy the building. If grave injury is caused because of unsafe conditions, the owner may be held liable for...
2 teens die in fatal auto accident in New York
Obeying the traffic laws is essential for drivers on the road. This helps minimize the chances of an accident occurring that could cause injury or even death. One of the most important rules to follow is the speed limit, since the faster one drives the less time one...
Man faces multiple drug and weapon charges after investigation
A man faces numerous charges after the New York State Police's Community Narcotics Enforcement Team executed a search warrant at the man's home. He has received numerous weapon and drug charges. According to the authorities, the narcotics team discovered marijuana and...
Workplace accident in New York traps worker in trench for 2 hours
Every construction worker goes to work every day fully aware of possible dangers they may face. This type of career choice holds certain occupational hazards that could lead to a workplace accident. These accidents could result in personal injuries or in some cases...
4-Month probe yields 2 New Rochelle drug arrests
After a 4-month investigation, the Westchester County Narcotics Unit arrested a 33-year old man and a 35-year old man, both from the Bronx, for allegedly selling cocaine to undercover officers and possessing drugs with the intent to sell them. Both drug charges are...