While a traumatic car accident can be devastating for even the healthiest person, it can be exponentially worse when it worsens a victim’s previous injury. Not only can a prior injury exacerbate the effects of a collision, but it can give an insurance company an excuse to…
When it comes to auto insurance, many states employ an “at-fault” system, in which a person who was injured by another driver’s negligence can file a claim for compensation against the insurer of that driver, who is deemed to be…
If you have been injured in an accident in New York, you only have a limited period of time to file a personal injury lawsuit. This is known as the “statute of limitations,” and different cases have different statutes of…
Any type of severe injury can have a major impact on your life, but spine and neck injuries can have particularly serious consequences. Damage to the neck or spine can cause someone to completely lose feeling and control of some…
Whether you’re the parent of a young child or another commuter on your way to work, the results of a school bus accident can be terrible. School bus accidents can inflict major injuries on both bus passengers and other motorists.…
Any collision can cause severe damage and injuries, but truck accidents tend to be uniquely disastrous. The massive difference in size and weight between commercial trucks and smaller cars means occupants of passenger vehicles are especially likely to sustain catastrophic…
All parents and guardians responsible for children know that accidents are bound to happen. But it’s not always obvious what parents should do when their child is injured in an accident. The law is clear that children aren’t expected to…
According to TrafficSafety.NY.gov, 149 motorcyclists died and another 3,827 motorcyclists were injured in 2018 accidents. That’s more than 4,000 lives severely altered or ended in a single year. Even non-fatal motorcycle injuries can affect the rest of the rider’s life…
More than 10.5 million emergency room visits for fall injuries were reported in 2017 alone, according to the CDC. That makes slip-and-fall accidents a serious health concern, both in New York and the broader United States. But if you’re injured…
Under New York law, any owner of any vehicle used or operated within the state is responsible for property damage, injury, or death resulting from the negligent use of that vehicle. This includes property damage, injury, or death caused by…
