I Was in a Car Accident With an Uninsured Driver – What Do I Do Now?
Car insurance is required in most states, including New York. Despite this legal requirement, many drivers remain uninsured. According to the Insurance Research Council, approximately one in seven drivers (15.4%) do not have auto insurance, based on the most recent 2023 data. That means it is not unlikely to be in a car accident with […]
Common Reasons for Dangerous Car Accidents and Injuries
A recent four-year study found that an average of 137,000 emergency room visits, 12,100 hospitalizations, and 1,100 deaths occur in New York State each year due to motor vehicle accidents. While fatality and injury rates have decreased over the last few decades due to better vehicle safety specifications and mandated seat belt use, many hazards still […]
Winter Weather Adds Danger for Drivers and Pedestrians
While the New York metropolitan area has its share of auto accidents year-round, the arrival of winter weather significantly compounds the hazards already present on our roadways. During the winter months, individuals with poor driving habits become even more of a threat to other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. A U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway […]
5 Common Car Accident Injuries
According to the INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard, New York City is the third-worst congested metro area in terms of auto traffic on the planet, behind only Los Angeles and Moscow. Four of the 10 most-jammed corridors in the U.S. are here, including the eastbound Cross Bronx Expressway, which sits atop the dubious list. All that […]
Uber Accidents and Liability
Uber, a ride-share service, has been impacting the city in many ways, such as reducing taxi use and increasing the number of vehicles on city streets. Buy what happens when you are involved in an accident involving an Uber driver? Uber accidents are handled differently than New York City taxi accidents. This is because Uber […]
Tips to Remember Following a Motor Vehicle Accident
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident here are some tips to keep in mind: Make sure that all parties involved in the accident are safe. In the event that a person is injured, immediately call 911 and try to provide medical assistance until first responders arrive at the scene. Always file a […]
Be Aware of Those Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), each year there are over one million people arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in New York State there were over 300 alcohol related driving deaths in 2016. The use of alcohol impairs a […]
Car Seat Defects May Give Rise to a Claim
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), infants and toddlers should be placed in a rear-facing car seat when riding in an automobile. Studies have shown that rear-facing car seats are much safer than forward-facing car seats. According to Injury Prevention (IP), infants and toddlers in forward-facing car seats are 78 percent more likely […]
Sleep Deprivation Can Cause a Fatal Crash
According to the American Council on Science and Health, sleep deprivation is a common cause of fatal automobile accidents. According to a recent study, sleep loss is a significant risk factor when operating a vehicle. According to the study, the risk of getting into an accident increases by 150 percent when driving under the influence […]
New York State Works to Update Insurance Laws to Account for Ridesharing Services
Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have essentially taken over the “ride-hailing” industry, and lately, many people prefer them to taxis or other limousine companies because of their reliability, accessibility, and affordability. These services quickly became popular in New York City, however, outside of the city, these companies only recently became available because the laws […]