If you've been in a severe car accident, you're likely facing a mountain of medical bills. In addition, your car is probably totaled, and if you are at home, recovering from severe injuries, you don't have a source of income. So, when the insurance company approaches...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Where do most crashes occur?
You might assume that most vehicle crashes involve high-speed collisions on a highway or interstate. The news is full of images of multi-car pile-ups or cars that have been crushed by a truck and other such dramatic collisions. However, over half of all crashes occur...
What damages can you recover after a car accident in New York?
If you have been involved in a car crash in New York, you may be entitled to compensation for the harm and losses you suffered. Understanding the full scope of the damages you can recover is essential to protecting your interests and dealing with the aftermath of the...
You might not know you have sustained an SCI after a car accident
In the aftermath of a car accident, your immediate concerns are most likely visible injuries—bruises, broken bones and bleeding. But did you know that some of the most serious injuries can be invisible and unnoticed in the chaos following a collision? You may not know...
Do not downplay the extent of your injuries after a crash
You might want to appear strong or avoid being seen as overly dramatic after a car accident. However, playing down the seriousness of the injuries you suffered can have serious consequences, especially when it comes to your well-being and potential compensation. Here...
Why are people more aggressive in the car?
Have you ever noticed that people will be very aggressive when they’re in the car? Even the slightest perception of a slight – such as another driver who is going slower than they want or who may have cut them off – can push them toward road rage. They’ll honk the...
The most common – and serious – motorcycle accident
Motorcyclists need to be aware of the risks they face from other drivers on the road. When these drivers make mistakes, there is a very high chance that the motorcyclist will be the one who suffers the greater share of the injuries. In fact, motorcycle crashes are...
All drivers should know about the 100 deadliest days on the road
This time of year, many parents of teen drivers are concerned that we’re in the “100 deadliest days” on the roads. Those are the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day when there are more teen fatalities in car crashes than any other time of year. All drivers,...
What causes rear-end collisions?
Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of car accidents, and they are also one of the most dangerous. Rear-end collisions can result in severe injuries, particularly to the head, neck and back. When accidents happen at high speeds, rear-end collisions...
Why you shouldn’t drive barefoot in New York
On a hot summer day – especially if you’re just making a quick trip down the road or are on your way home from a long day in dress shoes – is there really any harm in driving barefoot? It’s not ideal. No New York law makes driving barefoot illegal, but it’s still not...