Motor Vehicle Accident Blog

Lane-Splitting Laws in New York: What Motorcyclists and Drivers Need to Know

Picture this: you’re stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on a sweltering New York summer day. As you inch forward, a motorcycle glides past, effortlessly navigating the...

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,...