by Slate Stern | Aug 25, 2026 | Personal Injury, Slate's Law Blog
Behind the sweet-talking charm of insurance claims adjusters lie several ugly realities. At first, things seem simple. You call the insurance company to file your claim, you provide a brief description of the accident and your injuries, and the claims adjuster asks...
by Slate Stern | Aug 18, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Slate's Law Blog
A driver who drives under the influence of alcohol or drugs can face criminal charges for DWI. In the criminal case, the circumstances of how the driver became intoxicated usually do not matter. If you drank a gin and tonic at a party, but the party host poured more...
by Slate Stern | Aug 11, 2026 | Slate's Law Blog
So much has changed in the past few years that it is easy to want to seek refuge in old-fashioned summer recreation, like jumping into a lake on the hottest day of the year or going to the local splash pad and spraying water directly at your friend’s face. These days,...
by Slate Stern | Aug 4, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Slate's Law Blog
For every person who joyfully anticipates Fourth of July celebrations, there is someone who worries about the dangers. The Fourth of July, with its fireworks displays and outdoor barbecues, poses unique hazards. Those who are inclined to worry focus on the risks of...
by Slate Stern | Jul 28, 2026 | Bicycle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Slate's Law Blog
Bicycles have the right to share the road with cars. Everyone who takes the traffic laws test to get a driver’s license learns this. It is legal for bicyclists to ride in the same lane of traffic with cars, except on the highest speed roads, and the nimblest and...
