Many New Yorker motorists have been involved in car accidents that have caused them serious injury. New York is a no-fault state, meaning that insurers will cover some or all of the compensatory damages incurred in the accident, no matter who was at-fault. No-fault...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Filing car accident reports
Car accidents in big cities are incredibly common and New York City is not the exception. There are plenty of car accidents that take place in the city and several people who are unfortunately involved have no idea how to file a motor vehicle report. It is important...
Pi: to settle or not settle
There are many questions that arise after a person has suffered an injury due to someone’s negligence and in most scenarios, it is very hard to figure out what to do. For many, if the damages are greater than they expected, a plausible choice is to sue the negligent...
The three steps to take after a motor vehicle accident
There is no guarantee that a car accident victim will receive the compensation they need to recover. The actions they take following the accident can significantly improve the outcome of their personal injury claim. The average cost of a car accident claim involving...
4 Surprising facts you didn’t know about whiplash
Whiplash is a well-known neck injury most commonly associated with auto accidents. Millions of Americans suffer from whiplash each year, but the damage is still widely misunderstood. As an invisible ailment that can be tricky to diagnose, many people don’t take...
What happens if you are an accident while in a Lyft?
Grabbing an Uber or a Lyft has become a common way for New Yorkers to get around. These rideshare companies are often cheaper than traditional cabs, and you can hail one with a click of your finger. While it is often quicker and more pleasant than riding the subway,...
Bay Shore crash injures officer, kills driver
Police officers in New York face many risks while they are on duty, including the risk of death or serious injury in a motor vehicle accident. Just such an accident recently injured a Suffolk police officer and killed the driver of the car that appears to have...
State pedestrian accident rates remain high
Better urban planning, stronger enforcement and automobile safety features have helped reduce the numbers of deaths in car accidents over the decades, but New York has struggled to protect pedestrians, the most vulnerable people who use our streets. According to the...