Throughout the five boroughs of New York City, across the state and nation, the ongoing health crisis is still in progress and has changed life in dramatic ways. Still, the situation is slowly getting better and people are out and about more often, returning to work...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
New York pedestrian and driver safety reminders
As spring approaches and the weather warms up, more pedestrians will be outdoors. Pedestrians can be seriously injured if they are hit by a car and there are helpful reminders for drivers and pedestrians in New York to stay safe. Pedestrian reminders Where sidewalks...
Motor vehicle accidents and getting medical care for whiplash
In New York, when there is an auto accident, people who are not obviously injured with broken bones, cuts, clear back and neck injuries and other problems might move forward thinking they were lucky and they should simply appreciate their good fortune. In some...
Should you admit fault after a car accident?
You've probably heard that if the police arrest you in New York, anything you say could be used against you. This also applies to car accidents. Even a minor statement made in the heat of the moment could have a huge impact on the case going forward. Should you...
Why do you need a car accident attorney?
If you've been in a car accident in New York, hiring an attorney might be the last thing on your mind. Why would you want to pay for an attorney when you're already dealing with medical bills and vehicle repair fees? However, hiring an attorney could help you secure a...
Compensation for injuries from rear-end collisions
A rear-end collision can happen in the blink of an eye. Whether you're stopped at a light or just going the speed limit, another vehicle can hit you from behind when you least expect it. In New York, injuries from a rear-end collision may entitle you to financial...
Car collisions in New York City can be complex
New York City is well-known for its subways, but there's still plenty of automobile traffic on the roads. When collisions happen in New York, they can be very complex. In January, a five-car pileup on the FDR in the Upper East Side resulted in an explosion and fire....
Why truck driver fatigue is dangerous
Truck accidents happen in New York and across the country, and there are many possibilities as to the causes of these accidents. One common cause is fatigue as many truck drivers do not take breaks as they should. Causes of fatigue In most cases, truck accidents due...
What increases the risk of dangerous truck accidents
When large commercial trucks collide with passenger cars in New York, the collisions are often deadly. Weighing up to 80,000 pounds, semi-trucks are significantly more dangerous than other types of vehicles. The risk of truck accidents is higher when truck drivers...
SUVs and the increase in pedestrian deaths
Pedestrians face a lot of danger while walking along the sidewalks and crosswalks of New York. Over the last 10 years, the number of pedestrian deaths in motor vehicle crashes has increased steadily. Meanwhile, the number of fatal car accidents has been going down....

