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…
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…
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…
