Whether you are taking a leisurely drive through upstate New York or are battling the traffic on the George Washington Bridge in NYC, the roadways can always prove to be a bit of a chaotic soup. Honking horns, blaring headlights, and impatient drivers abound on these zig-zagging causeways. As a result, motor vehicle accidents are…
Read MoreNew York recognizes that car accidents are not always caused by one driver. Both drivers may be partially at fault for the wreck and, therefore, both should be held responsible for damages. This is why New York uses comparative negligence to calculate how much compensation each driver should be paid. However, some drivers worry about…
Read MoreMany people wonder how they will afford all the damages after a car accident. The good news is that New York requires all registered drivers to have no-fault insurance, which automatically covers medical bills, lost wages, and funeral expenses. However, this does not mean your insurance company will offer a settlement that covers all your…
Read MoreOut of 4,102 people in the year 2017, 17% of truck drivers died and 68% of car drivers and passengers died. The most common causes of truck accidents are vehicle errors like brake malfunctions and human errors like falling asleep at the wheel. Bad weather and unsafe driving behaviors can cause accidents, too, but truck driver…
Read MoreWhenever we take a closer look at injuries stemming from motor vehicle accidents, some of you will probably think of easily identifiable problems, like fractured bones, cracked ribs, and a variety of lacerations. However, while these injuries can be potentially deadly under varying circumstances, some of the most life-threatening situations are not easily recognizable at…
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