Perhaps you or a loved one in New York City had a condition misdiagnosed by a negligent doctor. Perhaps that error led to unnecessary treatments and irreversible physical harm as well as emotional suffering. Sadly, there's a form of dementia that is particularly at...
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Modern auto safety tech could prevent truck crashes
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has helped American lawmakers shape vehicle safety regulations for decades. The IIHS researches automotive safety, conducting crash tests and assigning ratings. The organization aims to reduce traffic collisions, injury...
Common car insurance filing mistakes can void a claim
After a car accident, those involved in the crash have some work to do. Drivers must assess themselves and others for injuries, work with responding police, provide and collect insurance information, and somehow get home. After that, drivers must work with their...
Law Office of David J. Hernandez & Associates Wins Prestigious 2015 Litigator Award
Law Office of David J. Hernandez & Associates named 2015 Litigator Award Winner. Having been conferred this prestigious National Award, the firm ranks among the Top 1% of all lawyers for: Wrongful Death Litigation. BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: JAN. 14, 2016 Law Office of...
Brooklyn Attorneys Enjoy Night At The Ballpark
David J. Hernandez & Associates enjoyed a night at the ballpark watching the Brooklyn Cyclones with their Brooklyn attorneys and support staff. The Brooklyn Bar Association hosts the annual gathering of Brooklyn Attorneys who take a trip to Coney Island to enjoy...
Proposals to Adopt the Uniform Bar Exam Are Met With Apprehension
Discussions are brewing in New York regarding the adoption of the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), but the feedback isn’t all positive. The UBE is currently used in 14 states throughout the country and allows students who pass to practice law in other states, among...
Remembering the Attack on Pearl Harbor
72 years ago this month, America suffered one of the most brutal attacks our country has ever seen. 353 Japanese fighter, bombers, and torpedo planes attacked the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, sinking four Navy battleships and severely damaging four more....
Caught on Tape: Officers at DUI Checkpoint Violate Constitutional Rights
In New York, DUI checkpoints are common sights. Even at the checkpoints, however, officers are still required to follow protocols that respect your rights as a U.S. citizen. We would all like to believe police officers do all they can to ensure our rights, valued by...
Recent Taser Injuries, Deaths Prompt Law Enforcement Bans
Here in New York and across the country, Tasers have become the police weapon of choice for subduing out-of-control suspects. The point of the device is to shock a subject’s muscles, causing him or her to collapse.The strong electric shock administered through a...
Fatal Car Accidents Involving Marijuana Have Tripled
There is a lot of controversy surrounding the topic of marijuana. For every staunch supporter of the legalization of pot there is a dead-set denouncer. Each side can lobby pros and cons at a dizzying rate. However, one recently released study highlights a disturbing...