Car Accidents

Many New York residents would likely agree that when a driver flees the scene of an accident, that driver is tacitly admitting guilt. Drivers are legally obligated to remain on the scene after an accident occurs. Failing to do so is punishable by the law. Victims of hit-and-run accidents are often understandably outraged. Sometimes, it

Following a car accident, chaos and confusion may ensue. Sometimes, it is difficult to determine who was at fault after such a crash. It may prove difficult to piece together the exact chain of events that led to the accident. Thankfully, it is possible to make use of eyewitness and investigation reports after the fact

A car accident can quickly snowball into a devastating multi-vehicle affair. All it takes is one event to trigger a chain reaction and pretty soon multiple victims suffer injuries before they can even process what happened. When it is the negligent actions of one or more of the drivers involved that triggers this chain reaction,

Motorcycles are among the most dangerous types of vehicles a New Yorker can choose to operate. The smaller frame and the lack of safety features that are standard in other motor vehicles make it so motorcyclists are at great risk of suffering injuries if they become involved in car accidents. In the most tragic cases,

New Yorkers who have been in a car accident know how traumatic they can be. Oftentimes, a person may walk away from a car accident with debilitating injuries and heavy financial burdens. For some, this may lead them to pursue legal action in order to help alleviate some of this financial strain. However, there is

Many New Yorkers may be curious as to how liability is proven in car accidents. After all, this is an issue that affects a large number of people — automobile accidents make up the majority of personal injury claims in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cites a statistic that every 10

Being intoxicated greatly impairs a person’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. The decision to get intoxicated is one that puts many lives in danger. A drunk driver is less likely to spot anything that enters into their lane unexpectedly, like a biker, and respond quickly. Understandably, victims and the families of victims of

Getting behind the wheel while intoxicated is one of the most reckless decisions a person can make on the road. Intoxication greatly decreases a person’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. As such, the chances of causing a car accident are greatly increased. Understandably, victims and the families of victims of drunk drivers are

Those who spend a higher-than-average amount of time on the road because of their jobs or lifestyles are often at an increased risk of being involved in a car accident. Even if such a person exercises the utmost caution at all times, it is impossible to control the actions of other drivers on the road.

Sadly, multi-vehicle car accidents can have horrific results. What starts as a simple fender bender can quickly evolve into a devastating affair involving many vehicles and many victims. What’s more, many of these victims may suffer accident injuries. These injuries can range from the less severe, such as whiplash, scrapes, bruises and the like, to