Why Motorcycle Accidents Are Handled Differently Than Car Accidents in New York

Motorcycle accidents are handled differently than car accidents in New York because different insurance laws apply, injuries are often more severe, and liability is frequently disputed. Riders generally are not covered by New York's no-fault insurance system, which means recovering compensation often requires pursuing a claim directly against the at-fault driver. For motorcyclists in Brooklyn,...

When You’re Involved in an Accident with an Emergency Vehicle

In New York, sometimes the rules of the road don’t apply. Under certain circumstances, drivers of police, fire and emergency medical service vehicles are permitted to disregard the traffic laws that ordinary drivers are required to follow. It is called a “qualified exemption” and its purpose is to afford operators of emergency vehicles the freedom to perform...

Rear End Accidents and Soft Tissue Damage

Soft tissue injuries are commonly experienced after a rear-end collision. These types of injuries involve the parts of your body that are not bone, but soft parts of your body that support your structure, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The impact of a rear-end crash jerks a person forward and then back. The force,...

Important Information to Get At the Accident Scene

If you have been in a car accident, it can be easy to be overwhelmed by the shock of the crash and thus forget what you must get at the accident scene. You may wish to carry a list of what you need to do if you get in an accident. This information is necessary for you...

Dealing With Insurance After a Car Crash

The majority of drivers file claims once every eight to ten years, according to the Insurance Information Institute. This hardly makes motorists experts. Dealing with insurance after a car crash can be time-consuming, frustrating, and intimidating. This is the case even if you are not the at-fault driver but are dealing with injuries and motor vehicle damage....

Dealing With a Neck Injury After a Car Crash

If you have suffered a neck injury such as whiplash after being involved in an accident, it is important to take good care of your neck and any other painful areas so that you can recover your mobility as quickly as possible. Left untreated, the pain can linger, and sometimes turn into chronic pain or an...

Protecting Your Rights When You’ve Been Injured in a Car Crash

Accidents by their nature are sudden and very upsetting to all people involved. When you have been injured, and are dealing with the shock of the crash, especially when the accident was someone else’s fault, you need support, not headaches with insurance companies. Sometimes, insurance companies in New York and elsewhere may want to close...

Is Distracted Driving More Dangerous Than Drunk Driving?

Distracted Driving — Is It More Serious than Drunk Driving? Recent studies conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicate that driving a motor vehicle while sending text messages is six times more dangerous than driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. According to the NHTSA report, driving while operating a mobile...

SEEING YELLOW: What to do if you are Injured in a Taxicab Accident

With their iconic yellow paint, the taxicabs of New York City are widely recognizable and responsible for transporting around 240 million passengers annually. Unfortunately, they are also responsible for thousands of cab-related injuries each year. The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) regulates these distinctive yellow “medallion taxicabs” along with for-hire “black cars,” also known...

Investigating a Major Car Accident In New York

Life changes after a major car accident. Survivors face major medical procedures and long stretches of rehabilitation to regain abilities they may have taken for granted before the accident. Family members of fatal car accident victims find their entire world turned upside down as they face the reality of a future without a beloved spouse, child,...

Hit and Run Accidents in New York: What Are Your Legal Options?

Car Accident Questions Answered by an Attorney with 25 Years of Legal Experience Everything you know about exchanging insurance information and seeking damages from a negligent driver’s insurance company after an accident flies out the window when the negligent driver flees the scene. If you’ve been injured in a hit and run accident in New York, you...

Comparative Fault and Car Accidents: How Can You Ensure Your Rights are Protected?

Personal Injury Legal Assistance in New York State for Nearly 25 Years Most people are familiar with the situation in which, following a car accident, the victim receives a lump sum that covers all damages he or she suffered. In the state of New York, however, victims’ rights are affected by comparative fault / comparative negligence laws....