Rideshare companies have existed for several years now and have become a common method of transportation for New Yorkers. Rideshare services offer benefits to both the drivers and riders. They allow drivers a way to make some extra money with a flexible schedule and...
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Steps to take if you are in a car accident
The police reported more than 5.2 million car accidents in 2020, and unfortunately, the number of accidents and deaths is rising each year. These statistics make it unnerving or scary when an incident occurs. You cannot let your nerves compromise you or your position...
Texting remains a major factor in distracted driving accidents
New York residents have been hearing for years now that texting while driving significantly increases the risk of a car accident. Most of us know that we should not text and drive. New York bans adult drivers from texting and using a handheld phone altogether while...
How do you know if a settlement offer is right for you?
As you try to recover from your car accident injuries, you’re going to need time and money. Although a personal injury lawsuit might be able to give you the financial resources that you need to pay for your recovery and provide stability while you’re unable to work,...
Filing a negligence claim after an accident
When an accident of any kind occurs, many people wonder who is at fault for what happened. Many New York accidents are caused by a negligent person or company who acted irresponsibly or recklessly. In the legal world, this behavior is referred to as negligence. For...
Be careful driving over New Year’s
The holiday season in New York is coming to an end soon, with New Year’s just around the corner. Many of us have been enjoying ourselves in recent days with holiday travel, parties and spending time with family and friends. You have most likely noticed an increase in...
Driving safely this winter
Winter in New York means icy roads and surfaces. However, winter does not typically mean fewer drivers on the road. Many of us must continue going to work, running errands or taking care of other responsibilities, even on snowy days. Snow and ice on the roads mean an...
Criminal charges vs. civil lawsuits in car accident cases
After a careless driver kills someone in an accident, criminal charges can hold the driver accountable. The sense of justice that comes from these charges is good for the community as a whole, but the fact is that criminal charges don't necessarily help all the...
Is driving while sick like driving while intoxicated?
Driving seems to be more dangerous today than ever. That’s despite public safety initiatives aimed at curtailing drunk and distracted driving. While texting and driving and substance abuse are major contributing factors to this dangerous driving, there are other...
You could cause your own car insurance denial
It is the call you never want to receive: “We have denied your car insurance claim.” After a car accident, you expect the insurance company to take responsibility, even if not 100%. We seldom expect to hear simply “No.” We definitely do not expect the no to be based...