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 […]
Shared Fault in New York
When filing a lawsuit in New York State, it is important to first consider how the defendant might respond to your claim. He or she could deny it, settle, or even try to place all or part of the blame on the plaintiff, and that is perfectly legal so long as it can be proven. Most personal […]
You’ve Been in a Car Accident: Now What?
Car accidents occur each day, ranging from minor to devastating, especially in a very populated state like New York. More than 12,000 people are hospitalized each year due to motor vehicle-related injuries, so it is important to understand what to do in the days following a car accident and how to receive compensation for your injuries, if […]
How To Prevent The Majority Of Car Accidents
On behalf of Marcel Sager of Goldberg Sager & Associates posted in blog on Friday, February 9, 2018. Tragically, the majority of car accidents are preventable, and the only reason why they happen is because human beings are not very good at following rules. If, for example, every driver refrained from breaking the rules of the road, we would have dramatically […]
How Likely Is It For Me To Be In A Car Accident?
On behalf of Marcel Sager of posted in blog on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. People certainly feel like they can avoid being in a car accident. But how valid is that feeling? For instance, perhaps you’re like many people and you’re nervous when you fly. You’ve seen the statistics, and you know that you’re vastly less likely to die […]
Staying Safe While Behind The Wheel
On behalf of Marcel Sager of posted in Car Accidents on Friday, January 12, 2018. With thousands of cars traveling New York roads every day, it is imperative that people understand how to react in situations where their safety is compromised by the unanticipated actions of others, environmental hazards and even weather conditions. When drivers are educated about what […]
Many Kinds of Car Accidents Up Across The Country
The United States Department of Transportation released its yearly report on traffic fatalities in late 2017, and the figures were, to say the least, concerning. While not every category of accident fatality increased, some saw the largest single-year increases in over 25 years. Regardless of the factors that contributed to each of these category increases, […]
Common Causes of Collisions
An automobile accident can be a traumatic experience. Here are some of the most common types of collisions and tips for preventing a serious accident. Head On Collisions The U.S Census Bureau reported that head-on collisions are the most dangerous type of motor vehicle accidents and often result in death or long-term disabilities. Reckless Driving […]