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Driver-assist features promise safety, cannot always deliver
If you buy a new car these days, it is likely to contain some driver-assist features. From backup cameras, to blind spot warning systems or even features that steer, accelerate and brake the vehicle autonomously, people are willing and eager to pay big bucks for...
How much is my car accident case worth?
As the dust settles from your car accident, you’re going to be left wondering how you’re going to get by. After all, the damages that the other motorist has caused can be extensive. You may be forced to suffer with physical limitations that affect the way that you...
Four mistakes to avoid in your personal injury case
It can be challenging to find a path forward after a devastating car accident. You may financially struggle to pay medical bills and cover your everyday expenses, and the physical pain and limitations that have been unfairly thrust upon you can affect how you live...
Truck accident in Hempstead leaves two persons seriously injured
Modern freeways and the vehicles that operate on them are carefully designed to provide maximum clearance at overpasses and bridges. The existence of these standards make it difficult to explain the cause of a collision involving a 2009 Freightliner and a 2007 Acura...
The signs, symptoms and impact of a TBI
Accidents are common. In fact, the number of accidents a person experiences in a lifetime is multitudinous. Most, if not all, of these accidents are minor and amount to a stubbed toe, bumped elbow, a scraped knee or a papercut. However, some individuals suffer...
A significant number of New York nursing homes were not inspected
New Yorkers who have a loved one in a nursing home are concerned that their loved one is getting proper care and is not subjected to neglect or abuse. It is important to be vigilant to watch out for these vulnerable people. Another aspect is state oversight. If...
Did an improperly maintained truck cause your accident?
A collision with a semi-truck often causes serious or life-threatening injuries and can completely total your vehicle. Truck accidents remain a serious problem on New York’s busy roads and highways. There are many causes of truck accidents, many of which you probably...
How much medical bill compensation should I ask for?
When you’ve been injured in a car accident in New York, you face many challenges ahead. While you want to focus on treating your injuries and getting proper treatment, the cost of your care is going to increase rather quickly. You may already know that if your car...
New York has specific scaffolding liability laws
Whether you have been a New York City local your entire life, or are just visiting, it is impossible to not be awed by the city’s buildings, whether apartment buildings or iconic skyscrapers, like the Empire State Building. But, the appeal of big city life comes with...
No car insurance company is on your side
After a car accident ruins your day, you will then have to deal with insurance companies, both your own and the negligent driver’s as well. Indeed, that day or within 24 to 48 hours, you will likely hear from an insurance adjuster from both New York car insurance...