A lot can happen after a car accident. You may experience increased adrenaline. This can cause you to forget to take steps to protect your rights, such as collecting evidence. Here are some common documents to collect after a car accident: 1. Police report number A...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
When drivers ignore or misinterpret cyclist hand gestures
Communication is critical to overall safety in traffic. Drivers need to alert others to their intentions before maneuvering. They also need to monitor their surroundings to respond appropriately to other people's behavior. For most drivers, brake lights and manual...
Underride accidents are often catastrophic
There are many hazards that come when semi-trucks share the road with passenger vehicles. One of these is the risk of an underride crash, which occurs when the smaller vehicle slides under the trailer of the semitruck. When a smaller vehicle hits the trailer instead...
3 vehicle differences that lead to semi-truck crashes
18-wheelers or semi-trucks may be motor vehicles, but they are substantially different than the relatively standard passenger vehicles most people drive. Differences in their design and how they handle on the road can potentially cause severe crashes. Commercial...
Defective parts may cause car crashes
Many people understandably assume that driver negligence causes every car accident, but defective vehicle parts also cause or contribute to many serious crashes. Mechanical failures and dangerous manufacturing defects sometimes leave drivers with little or no ability...
Remember the long-term costs after a car accident
If you have been involved in a car accident, you certainly may be interested in seeking financial compensation. You know that the other driver was at fault, and perhaps you have a police report backing up that position. They caused your injuries, and you believe they...
What can reduce your car accident settlement in New York?
Every car accident victim expects a fair settlement for what they’ve been through, and you may assume the insurance company will “do the right thing.” However, the reality is far more complicated. The value of your settlement is not just based on your injuries....
Multi-car crashes and multiple stories
Car accidents are rarely simple, but multi-car crashes can feel especially overwhelming. With several vehicles involved, the situation often becomes confusing very quickly. In the moments after a chain reaction crash, everyone may have a different version of what...
The challenges of settling a semi-truck crash insurance claim
A crash with a semi-truck can leave an affected smaller vehicle unsafe to drive and may cause major injuries to its occupants. The people affected by the crash have protection from financial devastation thanks to federal insurance requirements for commercial vehicles....
3 mistakes to avoid after a car accident in New York
When you experience a car crash, your fear may slowly turn into panic — causing you to become overwhelmed with emotions. While these feelings are normal, they can also cause you to be more susceptible to making mistakes that can affect your rights. To ensure that your...

