The legal ramifications of the recent Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia figure to play out over the next few months and even years. One recent development that could impact potential liability and lawsuits is the revelation that investigators did not discover mechanical malfunctions in the train derailment. Last month’s derailment of Amtrak train 188, which occurred just north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,…

Depending upon the kind of vehicle you’re driving, your outlook might be quite different, particularly if you have to share the road in the Garden State. A driver will frequently get mad at a cyclist for “coming out of nowhere” or not staying in their lane, while a cyclist may fear for their life because they have a three-or-more-ton hunk…

The three-week-long manhunt for two escaped convicts in Upstate New York came to a dramatic conclusion recently when sole survivor David Sweat was shot twice by a state trooper. While recovering from the gunshot wounds in the hospital, Sweat began spilling the details of the escape, including the involvement of prison personnel. It’s difficult to say that things are looking…

A common instinct for couples following a heated dispute is often to forgive and forget. It is natural to want to believe the best about your partner; however, if you find yourself always apologizing for things you don’t believe you should have to apologize for or your partner is constantly criticizing you about things you believe are okay or, worse…