While many people think of marriage as their "happily every after," the reality is that 40% to 50% of couples in the United States end their marriages through divorce. While it may be impossible to know at the time of your engagement if you will become a divorcee,...
Head injuries often have long-term consequences on a victim. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are roughly 1.7 million cases of traumatic brain injuries in the U.S. a year. Head injuries often occur as a result of a motor vehicle...
We hear about dangerous driving behaviors all the time. We are constantly reminded not to text or drink while driving. However, there is one distraction that we don’t pay as much attention to. Driving while tired may be just as dangerous as drinking or texting. You...
New York City never has a shortage of construction projects on the streets and sidewalks. Unfortunately, as the number of projects continue to line up in the city, the amount of injuries and fatalities increase as well. It should come as no surprise that the...
It’s true that when you start a new job, you often sign a lot of papers that talk about waivers and rights. Maybe you don’t understand all of them. Maybe you believe signing them is just part of getting and keeping a job. For the most part, you’re...
Car accidents can prove deadly. Even if you or your loved one survived a serious auto accident, you may wish to pursue justice against the driver who caused the crash. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to serious lifelong impairments and hundreds of thousands of...
As police investigated a one-car crash on Meadowbrook State Parkway, another driver struck a pedestrian just down the road. According to WNBC, Michael Patterson was walking near his car when he was hit and killed by a motorist driving a SUV. Driver also hit two police...
Palmer & Manuel is pleased to announce that attorney Matthew Sparks has been selected to the 2015 Texas Rising Stars list, an annual list that recognizes Texas's top up-and-coming lawyers. Each year, no more than 2.5% of lawyers in Texas are selected by the...
