The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates and oversees the American trucking industry. When commercial carriers and truck drivers violate FMCSA regulations, their negligence can lead to dangerous and possibly deadly truck accidents. In this blog, we explore some of the…
Slipping and falling on the sidewalk can be frightening and painful. If you are injured, it can be expensive as well. Who is responsible for your injuries if you fall on a broken or icy sidewalk? The answers may surprise…
Construction sites are hazardous places. Heavy equipment, high places, and many moving parts all contribute to danger and require constant coordination for safety. There are four recognized causes that lead to the most accidents on a site, and workers should…
Many victims of slip and fall accidents don’t realize that they have a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit to pursue compensation from the responsible party. Typically, accident victims will first file an injury claim with the liable…
Brain injuries are much more common than many people realize. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 166 people die every day in the U.S. as a result of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This type…
New York employs a “no-fault” insurance system, which means that if you have been involved in a car accident, you must file a claim with your own insurance provider rather than with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. This is meant to expedite the claims…
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…
