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How Does a Car Accident Settlement Work? 

If you suffered serious injuries that require medical attention after a car accident in New York you may seek to file a personal-injury claim to...

What If a Pedestrian Causes or Contributes to an Accident?  

New York follows a “comparative fault” rule, meaning that an injured person’s own negligent behavior will not necessarily prevent them from receiving compensation for pain...

Glossary: Cervical 

Cervical: From the base of the skull to the tailbone runs a long and flexible column of bones known as “vertebrae” that, among other things,...

Car Accident Data Trends

Despite efforts to raise awareness of the dangers of unsafe driving and the ongoing advent of new technology designed to correct for driver inattention and...

Glossary: Strain 

Strain: According to the Mayo Clinic, a “strain” occurs when a bodily tissue (typically a muscle or a tendon) has been overstretched or torn partially...

Glossary: Pecuniary Loss 

Pecuniary Loss:  As it currently stands on the date of this writing, New York State’s wrongful death statute limits recovery to “pecuniary” losses. These losses...

Glossary: Lumbar 

Lumbar: Beginning at the base of the skull and ending at the tailbone is a long and flexible column of bones known as “vertebrae” that,...

Which Rideshare is Safest?

Rideshare Safety   Ridesharing can be a quick and easy way to get from one place to another. As with any form of transportation, however,...

New York State Passenger Vehicles Planned to be Zero Emissions by 2035 

In September 2022, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul directed the State Department of Environmental Conservation to require all new cars, trucks, and SUVs sold in...