New Yorkers are undoubtedly aware of the dangers that seem to lurk around every corner when they are out walking. Pedestrians have always been at risk of injuries and loss of life in an automobile collision in New York and elsewhere. In recent years, that danger has...
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Car Accidents
Common causes of car accidents and relief for victims
Car accidents can cause widespread injures and damages to victims and their families. For that reason, it is essential for victims to be familiar with legal resources and protections available to them when a negligent driver has caused a car accident harming them....
What do I say to 911 after a car accident?
Talking with 9-1-1 means that something bad has happened because the only times we should be on the line with them is after or during an emergency, like a car accident. However, for witnesses and car accident victims, there are some differences. For witnesses Stay...
How a dash cam may help your case after a motor vehicle crash
The other driver provided untruthful information to investigators after your vehicles collided at a busy intersection. Even though you had statements and contact information from two witnesses that the other driver blew through a red light, you knew that additional...
Are our roads getting safer?
With the number of people on the roads greatly reduced over the past couple of years, reasonably, car accident fatalities surely have gone down, right? The unfortunate answer is no. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety...
Are handsfree conversations safer for drivers?
Almost universally, people agree that certain activities are distractions to drivers of any age and experience level. Reading, eating or texting are often considered some of the most distracting activities to undertake while behind the wheel. With many laws on the...
Drive safe when winter weather strikes
This time of year, it is inevitable that New York will eventually see cold temperatures, ice and snow. This can make for hazardous driving conditions. It is important to drive with extra care when roads are slick, and visibility is reduced. The following are some tips...
New York City’s deadliest summer compromises street safety
In spite of pledges to end fatal traffic accidents by 2024, policies from City Hall such as New York City’s Vision Zero Program face new scrutiny after last summer’s dismal statistics. Traffic-related deaths in the Big Apple soared to their highest point since 2014,...
How to prove future medical expenses in your car accident case
There are two parts of a personal injury lawsuit: proving liability and proving your damages. All too often, car accident victims are so focused on proving that another driver is responsible for the accident that they neglect to give the proper amount of attention to...
Why are traffic accidents fatalities still going up?
When the economy was shuttered and people were worried about the future back in 2020, there was a correlating rise in car accident fatalities in New York and across the country. Even though there were fewer cars out on the road, when factoring in vehicle miles...