Common Causes of Accidents During the Holidays
The holiday season in New York is a magical time filled with festive lights, joyful gatherings, and a spirit of giving. However, amidst the merriment, there is an unfortunate uptick ...
How is Responsibility for an Accident Caused by Road Damage Determined?
In the State of New York, determining responsibility for an accident caused by road damage involves a complex interplay of legal principles, regulations, and investigative processes. The overarching objective is ...
What are My Rights After Being Injured by an Uninsured Motorist
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a traumatic experience, and the situation becomes even more complex when the at-fault party is an uninsured motorist. It can be ...
Truckers’ Fatigue Can Lead to Big Injuries
Federal regulations in place are meant to restrict the number of hours long haul truckers can be on the road in an attempt to prevent truck driver fatigue. Why? Because ...
What is Negligence?
If you have been injured in an accident, you have likely heard the word “negligence” thrown around. After all, negligence is a foundational legal concept in the area of personal ...
What to Do If You are in an Accident Caused by a Vehicle Defect
Driver error is the most common cause of car accidents. This is a solid truth backed by hard numbers. It is not, however, the only cause of motor vehicle accidents. ...
The Dangers of Jackknife Accidents
A tractor trailer or semi-truck is said to “jackknife” when the trailer swings around form behind and off to the side so that the truck comes to rest in the ...
Can I Bring a Personal Injury Lawsuit Against a New York Public School?
You send your kids off to school trusting that the teachers and administrators will keep them safe. Teachers work under certain guidelines pertaining to things like child supervision. We all ...
Who’s At-Fault in a Rear-End Accident?
Determining fault in any motor vehicle accident is critical. After all, the party responsible for causing the accident can also be held responsible for the harm the accident caused to ...
New York’s “Serious Injury” Threshold
Did you know that not every auto accident that leaves a person injured will be able to act as the basis for a successful lawsuit? This is true regardless of ...