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Gathering evidence is one of the most critical factors in establishing liability if you plan to file a personal injury claim after a car accident. While many types of relevant evidence could help support your case — including police reports, photos of the scene, physician’s testimony, witness testimony, and more
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
Pedestrian accidents are an all-too-common occurrence on the busy streets of New York. Motorists have a responsibility to drive cautiously when pedestrians are present and are required to yield the right-of-way. Unfortunately, distracted, tired, intoxicated, or otherwise negligent drivers often strike pedestrians, and when a vehicle that weighs thousands of
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
The $1,000 prize honors Bronx native Devante Lane, who was fatally shot in a senseless act of gun violence. NEW YORK ― High school and college students can now apply for a memorial scholarship honoring a young, intelligent, and talented Bronx man who was the unintended victim of a shooting
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