Proving Fault in a Car Accident Case
If you’ve been seriously injured, you may be able to obtain compensation from an at-fault driver. Determining who was at-fault for an accident involves figuring out who was negligent.
What Must Be Proven?
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What Obligation Do Drivers Have in Winter Weather Conditions?
Winter weather is in full swing in New York City, and so are adverse driving conditions. According to the Federal Highway Administration, every year, 900 people die, and 76,000 are injured in winter weather …
Should NYC Lower Speed Limits Even Further?
There has been a surge in reckless driving in NYC that has led to a high number of traffic fatalities. A Manhattan lawmaker now wants to give the city the power to lower speed limits …
The Dangers of Nighttime Driving
The days are becoming increasingly shorter, and nighttime driving is a more frequent reality. Nighttime driving is dangerous. Even with high beam headlights, your visibility is about 500 feet in the dark. This creates less …
Speed Limits Lowered on Major NYC Roadways
More motorcyclists and motorists have been killed on New York City roadways this year than in all of 2019. A major contributing factor in these deaths has been speeding. Drivers have been treating mostly empty …
Traffic Deaths Went Up in the Spring in New York City
Despite the fact that streets and highways were mostly empty this past spring, traffic deaths went up in New York City. New data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from the first half of …
Car Accidents Caused by Underage Drivers
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers. In 2017, 2,364 teens were killed, and 300,000 were treated in emergency rooms for …
Advocacy Group Report Finds Dangerous Levels of Traffic Coming to New York City
Transportation Alternatives (T.A.) is a New York City advocacy group that pushes for better walking, bicycling and public transit options for New Yorkers. T.A. tracked data related to transportation as New York has reopened after …
Safety Advocates Call for Closure of Limousine Safety Loopholes
In September of 2020, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a report regarding a tragic 2018 limousine accident that resulted in the deaths of 20 passengers. The report noted that state regulators repeatedly failed …
Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accidents
A car accident can have a significant impact on your life. You may be confused and have many questions. While a car accident attorney is the best source for answering your questions, here are some …