Car Accidents
Bikers should increase safety to avoid collisions and injuries
Residents and tourists in New York understand that there are multiple ways to get around the city. Whether they are driving, traveling on public transportation, bicycling or walking, dangers exist on and near the roadways. If a driver is not properly paying attention, a serious... (Keep Reading)
Drunk driving car accident leaves New York woman dead
It's no secret that drinking and driving don't mix. Yet, it's an unfortunate reality that many New Yorkers continue to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. This puts not only the driver and other motorists at risk of harm, but also pedestrians. Even when a... (Keep Reading)
Employer liability and how it relates to car accidents
Far too many New Yorkers are injured in car accidents that leave them with serious injuries. When this happens, a victim may wonder who he or she can sue in order to recover compensation. While the driver of the errant vehicle is an obvious possibility,... (Keep Reading)
What happens if I am partially at fault in a car accident?
New York recognizes what is known as pure comparative fault. Under this theory, you can recover damages even if you are 99 percent at fault. However, your damages award will be lessened by your degree of fault. This means that if you are awarded $100,000... (Keep Reading)
What important steps should I take following a car accident?
Being in a car accident in New York can be a harrowing experience. Whether it is a seemingly minor fender-bender or a full-scale head-on collision, there are steps a driver can take to ensure their rights are protected following an accident. While the following cannot... (Keep Reading)
Rough road ahead for Google’s self-driving cars
New technology may protect drivers and their passengers from serious injuries. Self-parking and lane straightening devices have been incorporated by car companies into existing vehicles used in New York and throughout the country. However, the development of a vehicle that drives itself and lacks steering... (Keep Reading)
Lincoln Tunnel crash causes fatal heart attack
Speeding is a major cause of deadly auto accidents. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration found that the nation suffered $40.4 billion in economic losses in speeding-related crashes, which claimed 10,219 lives in 2012. The NHTSA also reported that 360 of the 1,168 car accident... (Keep Reading)
Does New York ban drivers from using handheld devices?
Taking selfies and text messaging is a pervasive part of life in New York City. However, the state of New York bans driving while talking on a handheld mobile telephone, reading and sending text messages, playing games and viewing, taking or transmitting images. Commercial drivers... (Keep Reading)
Representing drunk driving victims
Drunk driving is illegal, reckless and possibly fatal. Victims of a drunk driver may be subject to a lifetime of medical problems and may even lose their jobs. Families of a victim killed in a drunk driving car accident, in addition to the tragic emotional... (Keep Reading)
What are the risks of speeding?
Speeding played a role in 30 percent of traffic fatalities in New York. Excessive speed has also been a contributing factor in more car accidents in the state in recent years. Vehicles traveling at excessive speed require more time to stop. Accidents involving a speeding... (Keep Reading)
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