#SayHerName Bringing Attention to Fatality of Shantel Davis and Black Females Resulting from Police Brutality Cases Several years ago, in June of 2012, an African-American female, Shantel Davis, was allegedly driving recklessly and erratically through Brooklyn, running multiple red lights before crashing. Two police officers approached her in plainclothes and attempted to prevent her from leaving […]
Read MoreHow Social Media Activity Can Ruin Your Disability Benefits
According to the Pew Research Center, as many as one Americans in every eight has a disability. This translates to around 12.6 percent of the total population. Moreover, with this disability comes financial benefits that basically sustain these individuals who are unable to work. Despite popular belief, these benefits aren’t easy to come by. In […]
Read MoreWhat to Do When You Fall In an Apartment Building
After you have fallen in an apartment building, remember S.L.I.P.: Seek Medical Treatment: One of the first things to do after falling in an apartment building is to seek medical treatment. Seeking medical attention is important for a few reasons: First, it is necessary to make sure you are no longer in any danger caused […]
Read MoreAnnouncing A New Attorney At The Ashley Law Firm, Arianna Guardiola
The Ashley Law Firm is excited to announce we have a new young lawyer as part of the team,Arianna Guardiola. She just graduated this past May from the Boston University School of Law. There, during her first year, she was the Section B representative for the Latin American Law Student Association. Throughout her second year, […]
Read MoreNYC Bike Accidents and the Law
In some cities in the United States, bicycle riding constitutes a weekend leisure activity. In locations like New York City, on the other hand, bicycles are an important mode of transportation for many people. So many bikes on the streets, makes for a greater number of possible accidents. In fact, in 2015 alone, the NYC […]
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