As the colorful autumn leaves cascade from trees and the scent of pumpkin spice fills the air, many might not realize that fall is the season of increased car accidents. With the assumption that icy winter roads would be the prime culprit, it might come…
You may have heard that New York has a no-fault car insurance system. This means that in most instances if you are in a motor vehicle accident, you cannot recover damages from the other party for injuries. However, you can still recover funds from the…
Car accident injuries are common in New York and across the country. In fact, every year, about 4.4 million Americans require emergency medical care for the injuries they suffer in motor vehicle accidents. Fortunately, if you have sustained a crash-related injury, you may be eligible…
If you regularly use Uber, Lyft or another ride-hailing service, you undoubtedly appreciate the convenience of letting someone else drive. You also do not have to pay for maintenance or wear and tear on your car. Still, ride-hailing vehicles are not immune from serious car…
Motor vehicle accidents are injurious, costly and all too common in the United States. Every year, more than three million people sustain injuries in car crashes. If you are one of those statistics and unfortunately experience an accident, you may later decide to file an…
Defensive driving is a key component to staying safe on the roadways, particularly when aggressive drivers surround you during peak traffic hours. This useful skill can be the difference between ending up at your desired destination and ending up in a hospital bed. Defensive driving…
Car accidents are very disorienting experiences, and it often takes some time before our minds can make sense of what just happened. A victim’s initial stage of shock can last much longer than they realize, and their body does not always register injuries with a…
It’s common to hear the term “jackknifing” in reference to automobile accidents in the news. For example, perhaps you’ve heard this before: “A semitruck jackknifed along the interstate.” But do you really know what it means to “jackknife” a car, and how do we avoid…
A rollover vehicle accident usually happens in an instant. When the rollover begins to occur, the drivers and passengers in the vehicle don’t have a lot of time to react. However, there may be a few things you can do to survive such an incident.…
Every reader of this blog has either seen someone they know, someone on the street or someone in a movie wearing a puffy, white neck brace while complaining of having whiplash. Maybe you’re wearing such a neck brace yourself, right now. If you are, you…
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