Proving You’re Not at Fault for a Car Accident
If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident that was the fault of another driver, then you may be able to file a personal injury claim against that driver. However, what if the driver argues …
Accidents Caused by Wrong-Way Drivers
Driving down the road and seeing headlights coming your way is terrifying. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), approximately 300-400 people die each year in wrong-way collisions. It is tempting to discount the seriousness …
Who Pays My Medical Bills if I’m Injured in a Car Accident?
When you’ve been injured in a car accident, you’ve likely accumulated a substantial amount of medical bills. Who pays for those medical bills will depend on the situation.
Personal Injury Protection
New York is …
Is Bad Weather an Excuse for Bad Driving?
Anyone who has driven in snow or heavy rain has noticed the tendency of some drivers to ignore the bad weather conditions. There’s a reason bad weather leads to more accidents. Drivers are obliged to …
What’s in Your Car Insurance Policy?
A car accident can happen at any time, and your car insurance is there to protect you and possibly others when it does. If you are a driver in New York, you are required to …
Accidents Caused by Elderly Drivers
Although Americans are healthier and living longer than ever, many seniors are outliving their ability to drive safely. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2017, there were 44 million drivers that …
Marijuana Use and Car Accidents
With the legalization of marijuana on the horizon in New York, it’s important to consider the impacts legalization could have on car accidents. Just because it is legal to use marijuana, it does not mean …
School Bus Accidents
Tragedy struck in late February when a 10-year old girl was hit and killed by a school bus in Brooklyn. The girl was crossing the street on the way to school when the bus made …
NYC Passes Law Cracking Down on Dangerous Drivers
After two small children were killed when a driver plowed through a group of pedestrians in Park Slope, new legislation was introduced in the New York City Council that would crackdown on dangerous drivers. This …
What Constitutes a Serious Injury in a New York Car Accident?
New York is a no-fault auto insurance state, which means that a person’s personal injury protection (PIP) will pay some of their medical bills and lost wages if they are hurt in an accident, regardless …