Archive for the ‘Car Accidents’ Category

What is No-Fault Insurance? What Does it Cover?

No-fault insurance is coverage under the automobile insurance policy of the New York vehicle you occupy at the time of an accident. You may also be eligible for this coverage if you are a pedestrian hit by a vehicle.

This coverage is designed to pay for your lost wages, medical bills and other medically-necessary expenses. This means that your doctor must put everything in writing. It is called no-fault insurance because it is available regardless of who caused the accident. (more…)

Although rare, auto accidents are sometimes caused by sudden medical emergencies—like heart attacks, strokes, and seizures— which cause a driver to lose control of their car.

Wondering what happens if you or a loved one were involved in an accident involving a driver who experienced a medical emergency while behind the wheel? Read on to learn more about car accidents involving sudden medical emergencies. (more…)

We’ve all seen the frightening statistics of drunk driving accidents in the news, but a relatively unreported threat on the road are drowsy drivers. Sleepiness can have just as much impairment on driving as alcohol–did you know being awake for more than 20 hours is equivalent to a 0.08 blood alcohol concentration?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates each year that 100,000 car accidents are primarily caused by drowsy or asleep drivers, resulting in 71,000 injuries and 1,550 fatalities. If you have been injured because the operator of another car or truck fell asleep at the wheel, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. While it may seem at first glance that liability in such cases may be easy to prove, unique case law often complicates determination of liability in these accidents. (more…)

Most truck accident lawyers will agree it is significantly more likely that a collision with a large commercial truck will result in serious injury or death than if the vehicles involved are both passenger vehicles–and recent statistics prove just that.

In 2017, there was a 9-percent increase in fatal crashes caused by large trucks and buses compared to the previous year. These statistics present a scary situation for New York residents, who drive alongside tractor trailers on most likely a daily basis. In an effort to educate passenger drivers on trucking accidents and the causes associated with them, we’ve compiled our top resources if you’re ever involved in a trucking accident.

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Nothing brings cyclists back out onto the road like the prospect of enjoying the nice spring weather! In recent years, we have seen a proliferation of bicyclists on the road – both those who ride recreationally, as well as those who commute to work. And while the number of automobile-bicycle accidents have declined in recent years, bicyclist fatalities from those crashes are on the rise.

Why? As the popularity of the activity continues to rise, so has the number of new bicyclists that are less familiar with New York State Traffic laws and safe biking practices. In an effort to prevent future car accidents and injuries ranging from “road rash,” fractures, to traumatic brain injuries, and even fatalities, we’ve compiled a quick read-through for cyclists on biking safety. (more…)

Spring showers can create hazardous conditions on the roadways for inattentive drivers. When snow and ice melts after a long Upstate New York winter, many drivers may be lulled into a false sense of security on the roadways. However, a wet road can be just as dangerous as an icy road.

Avoiding Accidents When Driving on Wet Roads

There are a number of steps you can take to stay safe on the roadways in wet weather: (more…)