Category: Car Accidents

Bone fractures are among the most common types of injuries that car accident victims sustain. These injuries can occur even if you are buckled up and can range in severity depending upon the force and location of the impact. If you have sustained a bone fracture in a car accident,

When a teenager causes an accident in New York, parents will not typically be held liable for damages resulting from the accident unless their negligence contributed to the accident. However, parents may be responsible if they own the vehicle their teenager was driving at the time of the accident, even

While the law does not give anyone the right of way, it does dictate when you must “yield” that right to others. The law outlines who goes first and who must yield in various traffic situations.  Different parties will have the right of way in different situations. A variety of

In New York, citations are often issued for reckless driving, which typically involves putting other motorists, motorcycle riders, cyclists, pedestrians, and others in danger through negligent driving behaviors such as speeding and unsafe lane changes. In worst-case scenarios, reckless driving can lead to catastrophic accidents and injuries for all victims

While vehicle safety features such as seatbelts and airbags provide physical protection from injuries after an accident, nothing can protect against the psychological effects of being involved in a collision. Certain types of psychological trauma, including PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), are common after car accidents, and unlike physical trauma, this

As Labor Day approaches, many individuals, couples, and families will take off on road trips or vacations for the last long summer weekend. Before you head out on your trip, it’s important to ensure that your vehicle is stocked with an emergency survival kit so that you are prepared for

Distracted driving is a common cause of car accidents in New York. The problem is not unique to the roads and highways of New York and Long Island, however.  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data highlights just how pervasive and deadly this issue is. In 2019, 3,142 died in distracted

As the fall semester begins, your teenager will likely be spending more time driving than usual. Sharing these helpful driving safety tips with your teenager can give you peace of mind and help ensure that they are practicing safe driving as they get back to school. CDC data has made

If you’ve lived in or visited New York City, chances are you’ve hailed a cab at some point. Many New Yorkers don’t own cars and regularly use other, public forms of transportation, including trains and taxis. But what happens if you are involved in a taxi accident? If you sustain

According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, 2,042 people were killed in accidents involving a teenagers aged 15 to 18 in 2019. Tragically, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teens in that age bracket. Knowing this as a parent, you likely encourage your teen to