Welcome to Our Blog

divider
truck on the road - Why Trucks Have Longer Stopping Distances

Larger commercial trucks and tractor-trailers are potentially hazardous vehicles. Although they keep the American shipping industry running, they are immense machines capable of doing catastrophic damage to the smaller vehicles they share the road with. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that at least 71 percent of individuals killed

motorcycle driver riding in the rain - Is It Safe to Drive a Motorcycle in the Rain

Sunny days are great for going for a motorcycle ride, but what if it begins to rain? How does rain impact the safety of your ride? Is it OK to ride a motorcycle in the rain? As a motorcyclist, it’s essential to know if riding a motorcycle in the rain

man who felt - tips to avoid falling

Bringing back pumpkin spice, a crisp breeze, and the changing leaves are all cozy reminders that change is in the air. There are plenty of reasons to fall in love with Fall. However, seasonal changes that can cause traumatic accidents are not one of them. Although Fall is a magical

Crashed car - how to get your New York accident report

One of the first things you should do following a car accident in New York is call the authorities. Law enforcement and emergency services can help control the accident scene, render medical assistance, and gather vital information, especially if you are too injured to exchange information with the other driver.

New Yorker with an arm injury - understanding the PIP claims process in New York

There are two distinct car insurance models in the United States. The first is a traditional fault-based insurance model. The other is the no-fault insurance structure. New York is one of a handful of states in the country that subscribes to the no-fault insurance system. With no-fault insurance, when you

car accident in new york - workers' compensation and car accidents

If you were injured in a car accident while performing a work-related activity, you may be eligible to pursue compensation through a workers’ comp claim and personal injury lawsuit. Because of the intricacies of the laws that are triggered when an employee is injured in a car accident while on

child with Erb's Palsy - causes and consequences of Erb's Palsy

If your child has been diagnosed with Erb’s Palsy, you’re likely dealing with emotional distress, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about your child’s future. If this condition resulted from medical negligence during childbirth, you have the right to seek justice and compensation for your family’s pain and suffering. Finz &

truck accident - the Serious Injury Threshold in new york

Commercial trucks are large, bulky vehicles weighing up to 80,000 pounds. When one of these vehicles collides with a smaller passenger car, the results can be catastrophic. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that at least 71 percent of those killed in commercial truck collisions are the occupants of

truck in NYC - where trucks can and cannot drive in NYC

New York City is a bustling metropolis where city streets are tight and moving through traffic can be exhausting. While commercial trucks are vital to providing New York City residents with the goods they need and the services they crave, these 21st-century behemoths are often too large for the city’s

pedestrian accident in new york - pedestrian accident insurance coverage

Pedestrian accidents are among the leading causes of serious injuries in New York State. Every year, 15,000 people are injured, 3,000 are sent to the hospital, and 300 are killed in collisions with motor vehicles, per the New York Department of Health. The average passenger vehicle weighs around 3,000 pounds, enough