Car Accidents
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...
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...
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...
When is a trucker legally required to take a rest break?
We all take risks now and then, but these risks should not come at the expense of others. For example, a trucker may take the risk of driving when they are very tired. While they may have their reasons for doing so, drowsy driving can easily lead to a truck accident...
Driver errors cause a majority of accidents
It should come as no surprise that New Yorkers are often in a big hurry when moving from place to place. This mindset unfortunately can sometimes lead to some irresponsible driving. Drivers are legally and morally obligated to operate their motor vehicles in a...
New York accident risk worsening even with safety initiatives
In New York, regardless of a person’s job, financial situation, education and age, road safety is a concern. Simply driving to work, riding a bicycle or taking a walk can place people at risk of serious injuries and fatalities in an automobile accident. Other drivers...
Can serious pedestrian accidents in New York be avoided?
As a resident of New York do you drive on a daily basis? Many would say, “Absolutely not!” Oftentimes the best way to get to your destination in the Big Apple is on foot. As a pedestrian, however, you are vulnerable to the danger of being hit by a car. This is a...
The dangers of distracted driving
By now, most New York residents know that distracted driving is a major cause of many car accidents. Unfortunately, the problem doesn’t seem to be going away. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that drivers who look away from the road for just...
Why drivers should obey the State of Emergency order
Road conditions in the northeastern can be treacherous in the winter. With global warming, not only are road conditions often hazardous but they are also often unpredictable. That is exactly why people should stay off of the roads when the weather is dangerous and a...