Bike vs. Car: Who is at fault for an accident?
According to the New York City Department of Transportation, there were 4,574 crashes involving bicycles and motor vehicles in New York City in 2016. More than a third of those crashes took place in …
Distracted Driving and Serious Injury
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each day approximately 9 people are killed, and 1,000 are injured as the result of distracted driving. Distracted driving is the state of driving your …
Are Commercial Truck Drivers Receiving the Right Training?
Truck accidents are often far worse than a car accident because trucks are typically ten times the weight of a normal vehicle. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 3,986 people died in …
Auto Accidents Caused by Defects
While most accidents are the result of driver error, there are a significant number of auto accidents caused by defective vehicles or parts. A defective vehicle or auto part can cause accidents and injuries despite …
Holding Private Bus Companies Accountable for Accidents
Accidents involving buses can lead to catastrophic injuries to passengers, pedestrians, and people in other vehicles. Many buses in New York are operated by private bus companies who provide tour and charter buses throughout the …
Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries can be caused in a variety of ways. They frequently occur as the result of auto accidents, but can also be the result of falls or other accidents that cause a sudden, …
Safely Using Car Seats For Children
Keeping children safe when they are in motor vehicles is of paramount concern to parents. When transporting younger children typically car seats and booster seats are needed. Here are some tips for safely using car …
Why You Should Not Wait If You Have A Personal Injury Claim
If you have suffered any kind of injury and you are or expect to be, out-of-pocket for the payment of any expenses associated with the treatment and recovery of such injury, you must act quickly…
About NY’s SUM bill, also known as the "Driver and Family Protection Act”
In December of 2017, New York legislators enacted the Supplementary Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (SUM) bill, also known as the “Driver and Family Protection Act.” The legislation addressed serious problems that New York drivers and passengers faced …
Laws That Motorcycle Riders Must Know
Motorcycle riders are at greater risk of serious injury than the operators of automobiles since they are directly exposed to other vehicles and the road itself. To operate a motorcycle in New York requires a …