Car Accidents

A car accident can happen in a second. Sometimes, drivers do not cause the crash. Instead, the car has a problem. One rare but scary example is unintended acceleration. This happens when a vehicle speeds up even though the driver is not pressing the gas pedal. Brake...

Many drivers believe pulling over and texting is safe. The car is no longer moving, so what harm could it cause? While parking before using a phone is better than texting at high speeds, it can still create safety issues and lead to legal consequences. How the law...

While there’s a good chance that you’ll be able to resolve your personal injury case without having to litigate the facts in open court, you can’t completely rule out the possibility of having to present your case to a judge and jury. In fact, many successful car...

If you’ve lived in New York for any length of time, you know that heavy traffic is just something you will have to deal with. It seems roadways here are more crowded and congested than ever before. Fighting traffic is bad enough, but looking outside and realizing that...

If you’re like most people in New York, you use your cell phone several times throughout the day. In fact, you may consider your mobile device to be an essential part of your life. With the meteoric rise in mobile phone usage over the last decade, distracted driving...

Whether you are a seasoned driver or you’ve just started driving, operating your motor vehicle in a cautious and defensive manner is essential when you’re out on busy New York roadways. Driving hazards come in a multitude of forms these days, and many of them can be...

Summer is the season for vacations, weekend camping trips and other exciting adventures. One thing is for sure: if you’re taking a road trip this summer, you won’t be alone. Highways and interstates across New York fill with travelers and commuters during the day, so...

If you’re from New York or any of the surrounding metropolitan areas, you know that heavy traffic is just something you’ll have to deal with. Whether it’s caused by construction, an accident or just typical rush hour gridlock, few things are as frustrating as...

Maybe you’re the type of person who always buckles up when you get into your car. You might be the person in your family who insists that everyone is properly belted in every time you drive. While that is admirable, the sad fact is that not everyone is so dedicated to...

After being in an accident and suffering serious injuries, you should have the freedom to focus on your recovery. However, the odds are that at least one insurance company has already tried to contact you. What they want is a statement they can scrutinize to find a...