Soon all the ghouls and goblins will roaming the street, going to Halloween costume parties and trick or treating with their friends through neighborhoods across the country. People will be dressed up in costume of their favorite superhero or scary creatures as they walk through the town. This is also the time to be on high alert, whether you are driving or a pedestrian. Accidents can happen easily especially when costumes are involved. [Read more…]
Teen drivers: Another concern for parents
Remember when your children were little babies? My children were littler than most, since they were born three (3) months premature. You are always watching out for their well-being. Wondering how are you going to teach them to take care of themselves in the world that we have created for ourselves. You figure that you have many years to provide with the wisdom and knowledge to prepare them for the outside world. [Read more…]
Are Hands Free Devices Really Safe?
Technology is advancing at a faster rate than we can handle. Every couple of months. New technology is appearing. The latest is wearable technology, i.e., Google glasses. We have not yet mastered using cell phones while driving. We should not be using cell phones while driving. Do hands free devices make it any safer?
GINARTE ATTORNEY OBTAINS 6.5 MILLION DOLLAR SETTLEMENT
The Ginarte Law Firm is proud to announce that one of our attorneys has obtained a $6,500,00.00 settlement on behalf of Elba Galeno in Galeno v. NJ Tranist on Monday, September 29, 2014. The case was docketed in Essex County. [Read more…]
When Is The Right Time To File A Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Many people believe they can wait up to two years after an accident before filing a personal injury lawsuit. However, people are often surprised to learn that when bringing a claim for personal injuries against a public entity or an agent or employee of a public entity, that they must give proper notice of the claim within 90 days of their accident or injury or they may have forever waived their rights to bring a lawsuit and receive compensation. [Read more…]
NYC-Originating Bus Involved in Crash with Semi-Truck
A Greyhound bus was recently involved in a fatal accident with a tractor-trailer as passengers made their way from NYC to Cleveland. The accident happened as the bus passed through central Pennsylvania. Most people on board were taken to local hospitals with injuries; one person died. [Read more…]
Most New York School Bus Accidents Not Bus Driver’s Fault
If you put your child on a school bus every morning, you are no doubt concerned about the driver’s safety record. You want to know that you are putting your child on a bus with a driver worthy of your trust, someone who will drive safely and do whatever possible to avoid a potential accident. A recent analysis of New York school bus accidents reveals that your trust is likely well-placed, as the majority of school bus accidents aren’t the fault of the bus driver at all. [Read more…]
41 Injured in NYC Bus Accident
When a bus accident occurs, many people stand to get hurt. While buses are designed to minimize injury risk in the event of a crash, this doesn’t mean people can’t be severely injured and even killed. A Brooklyn bus accident on September 9 exemplifies how potentially damaging such auto accidents can be. [Read more…]
Crash Facts Can Take Time to Sort Out
After a traffic accident, people start pointing fingers. Sometimes it takes a thorough investigation to determine exactly what happened. More than a year after a fatal school bus crash in Chesterfield, investigators are blaming the bus driver, demonstrating that details are not always clear immediately following a collision. [Read more…]