Being in a car accident can be disorienting. One minute you are traveling down the road and the next minute, the force of impact sends you reeling. While it can be easy to feel lost and overwhelmed at this time and the moments following, it is important to remain as calm as possible and begin…
Continue reading…Texting and Driving Laws in New York and Personal Injury Claims for Texting and Driving Accidents
Texting while driving, or using a smartphone in any capacity while operating a moving vehicle, is one of the most dangerous forms of driver distraction, taking hands and eyes off the wheel. Distracted driving leads to injury crashes every day in New York City, causing serious and long-lasting injuries like bone fractures, spinal cord injuries,…
Continue reading…Post Car Accident Symptoms To Watch Out For
Oftentimes, due to adrenaline or overwhelm, many victims of car accidents refuse medical treatment thinking that they have no serious injuries. However, even injuries that appear minor may prove life-threatening if left untreated. If you were involved in a car accident, make sure to monitor yourself for any of these post car accident symptoms that…
Continue reading…Helping Your Teen After a Car Accident
The statistics are harrowing for parents. One-fifth of all first-year teenage drivers will be in an accident. How you react as a parent immediately after the car accident, and in the days and weeks to come can drastically affect how your teenager handles their car accident and ultimately regains their confidence. Go To The Scene…
Continue reading…Tips for Finding the Best Accident Lawyer in New York
If you suffered injuries in a car accident in New York, you may feel overwhelmed at the choices of attorneys available to represent you. You may have suffered serious physical injuries, emotional trauma, or property damage and need someone to represent your interests to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. The following are some…
Continue reading…Why you Seek Medical Attention After a Car Accident
Of the 6 million car accidents that occur yearly in the United States, over 3 million accidents result in injuries or deaths to those involved. If you are ever injured in a car accident, you should seek medical attention immediately. When Should You Seek Medical Attention The short answer is that you should seek medical…
Continue reading…Tips For Handling An Accident With An Uninsured Driver
You likely feel terrified and confused following a car accident. However, if you determine that the other driver is either uninsured or is underinsured, you may feel overwhelmed regarding your next steps. If you were in a car accident with an uninsured or underinsured motorist in the state of New York, here are some tips…
Continue reading…Can a Passenger Sue a Driver?
As a passenger in a car accident, you are not liable for any damages, unless you somehow acted recklessly to intentionally distract the driver. However, as an injured passenger, you may be wondering if you can sue the driver of the vehicle you were riding in, and what your options are. As a passenger in…
Continue reading…Improper and Unsafe Lane Changes
Approximately one-tenth of all car accidents in the United States are due to improper and unsafe lane changes. This common accident can seem relatively benign, but a driver’s misjudgment can cause catastrophic and permanent injuries. According to New York laws, an improper lane change (also known as “sideswiping”) on a roadway is when a driver…
Continue reading…Personal Injuries Due to Auto Manufacturing Defects
According to the National Motor Vehicle Crash Causation Survey, approximately 44,000 car accidents occur due to defective automobile parts and components. Automobile manufacturing defects and design flaws are the subject of millions of recalls every year and are also, unfortunately, the cause of many severe injuries and deaths. Defective Manufactured Parts and Components The Federal…
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