You may have heard that New York has a no-fault car insurance system. This means that in most instances if you are in a motor vehicle accident, you cannot recover damages from the other party for injuries. However, you can still recover funds from the at-fault party...
Car Accidents
Should you sign blanket medical authorizations after an accident?
Car accident injuries are common in New York and across the country. In fact, every year, about 4.4 million Americans require emergency medical care for the injuries they suffer in motor vehicle accidents. Fortunately, if you have sustained a crash-related injury, you...
Where is the safest place in a ride-hailing vehicle?
If you regularly use Uber, Lyft or another ride-hailing service, you undoubtedly appreciate the convenience of letting someone else drive. You also do not have to pay for maintenance or wear and tear on your car. Still, ride-hailing vehicles are not immune from...
4 records to collect after a motor vehicle accident
Motor vehicle accidents are injurious, costly and all too common in the United States. Every year, more than three million people sustain injuries in car crashes. If you are one of those statistics and unfortunately experience an accident, you may later decide to file...
How to be a defensive driver
Defensive driving is a key component to staying safe on the roadways, particularly when aggressive drivers surround you during peak traffic hours. This useful skill can be the difference between ending up at your desired destination and ending up in a hospital bed....
What is a jackknifing crash and how do drivers avoid it?
It's common to hear the term "jackknifing" in reference to automobile accidents in the news. For example, perhaps you've heard this before: "A semitruck jackknifed along the interstate." But do you really know what it means to "jackknife" a car, and how do we avoid...
How to live through a potentially fatal rollover vehicle accident
A rollover vehicle accident usually happens in an instant. When the rollover begins to occur, the drivers and passengers in the vehicle don't have a lot of time to react. However, there may be a few things you can do to survive such an incident.There are five vital...
How do whiplash injuries usually happen?
Every reader of this blog has either seen someone they know, someone on the street or someone in a movie wearing a puffy, white neck brace while complaining of having whiplash. Maybe you're wearing such a neck brace yourself, right now. If you are, you might be...
Unique considerations for different types of car accidents
Every motor vehicle accident has unique facts and circumstances that apply to it. Police will analyze these details to determine fault in the crash and whether any parties committed crimes. Meanwhile, personal injury lawyers will analyze the details to determine which...
How dangerous is driving while drowsy?
Everyone knows that driving while under the influence of alcohol is dangerous and can get you into trouble. But what about driving when you are tired?Studies show that driving while tired could be as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. According to the National...