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Filing a Whiplash Lawsuit in New York

Personal Injury News | June 7, 2019

Whiplash is one of the most common personal injuries associated with car accidents. This injury happens when a person’s head and neck are violently thrown around at rapid speeds. Most multiple-vehicle accidents cause these types of movements. Mild whiplash is not as severe as other car accident injuries, like brain injuries, but chronic whiplash pain…

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Filing a Lawsuit for a Concussion Caused by a Car Accident

Personal Injury News | June 6, 2019

Concussions are often written off as minor injuries, but the truth is that some concussions can be life-threatening if left untreated. Knowing what symptoms to watch for may prevent further brain damage that could lead to lifelong impairments. It is also important to know what to do after the car accident because you may be…

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Causes of Car Accidents in New York

Personal Injury News | June 5, 2019

There are several ways a car accident can happen, but there are two main causes that are so common that laws have been passed to restrict them. These include distracted driving and drug use like alcohol. Texting and driving laws were the first set of restrictions that attempted to manage the distracted driving problem, but…

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The Responsibility of the Driver in Single-Vehicle Accidents

Personal Injury News | June 4, 2019

Responsibility is a major issue in every roadway or location-based accident. In the event that people are involved in moderate-to-near-fatal accidents along major roadways in our state, many questions will arise as to who may have been responsible for this crash and, ultimately, for inflicting injuries on one or more people. Excluding cases of drunk…

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