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Truck accidents are, no doubt about it, some of the most devastating motor vehicle accidents you are likely to encounter. If nothing else, the average commercial truck is somewhere between 20 and 40 times as heavy as any passenger vehicle it hits. Think about the advantage that weight and mass…

Any question about liability in a car accident starts with whether or not a state is a no-fault insurance state. For example, in a no-fault state like New York, Injured parties will file their no-fault claims against the insurance company that covers the vehicle in which the accident happened. If…

Truck accidents aren’t the same as accidents involving two similarly sized vehicles. The difference in size and weight between a large truck and a passenger vehicle means that the truck will hit the car with far more force than the smaller vehicle can tolerate. Most people who died in truck/car…

An underride accident happens when a smaller vehicle such as a car collides with the side or back of a tractor-trailer and slides underneath it. An underride can involve a passenger car or SUV, a motorcycle, a bicycle, or even a pedestrian.A related accident, happening at the front of the…

Studies have shown that driving while tired presents as great a danger as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Yes, deposit that fact and federal and state rules regarding truck driver downtime, drivers continue to be under pressure to drive long hours and meet often unrealistic deadlines.What Are…

According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, 13 out of every 100,000 cars are in fatal accidents. On the other hand, motorcycles have a fatality rate of 72 per 100,000. Motorcyclists are 27 times more likely to die in a crash per mile traveled and five times more likely…

No one ever expects to suffer a serious injury in a traumatic accident. When someone else is responsible for causing your injuries, you may be able to get them to compensate you for your damages with help from a personal injury attorney.But many people are hesitant to contact a lawyer.…

Medford Multicare Center for Living is a newly renovated 320 bed premier skilled nursing facility, which provides comprehensive in-patient care to all of their residents according to their website. Their staff provide around-the-clock medical and nursing care. The facilities include a 6,000 square foot rehab gymnasium and the latest in…

We all heard the term reckless driving, but not many of us know what it means or how it can affect our lives. Regardless, a lawyer can handle all of the issues you will face after a reckless driver injures you.

The two years of the pandemic have generally been good for traffic volumes that were far below average for most of the two years. As people begin to go back to offices, those numbers will undoubtedly continue to rise.However, even with the significantly lower traffic volumes of the past two…

The Nassau County Police Department recently reported what the police consider the most dangerous intersections in the county. Every one of the intersections with the highest number of crashes in the county is where the Long Island Expressway meets a local road.

How long you have to file a claim for a truck accident depends on whom you are filing a claim with and what kind of claim it is.Insurance ClaimsIn other words, your insurance policy will tell you how soon you have to file with them for them to pay a…

After a car accident, the determination of fault is everything. It is the difference between receiving financial compensation for your injuries and potentially being legally responsible for someone else’s injuries. This decision either comes from both drivers’ insurance companies or the jury.Many factors can affect this decision that will make…

Answering how much a dog bite suit might cost involves complex analysis. First, if you're a dog owner, you want to know your potential exposure if you face a claim. On the other hand, if you or your loved one were the victims of a dog bite, you want to…

A dog bite is legally a personal injury, and, as with all New York personal injuries, the statute of limitations is three years from the date the bite occurred, with possible exceptions. Contact dog bite lawyer near you.Statute of LimitationsNew York provides a three-year statute of limitations for a personal…

After a recent head-on truck collision, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recovered dashcam footage to investigate the cause of the crash. The accident began when a truck driver veered out of his lane, crossed the median, and hit the side of a passenger van. The semi then pushed the…

When truck drivers or their carriers choose to ignore them blatantly, innocent people suffer injuries and even lose their lives. Contact a qualified truck accident attorney to stand up for your rights today.

When you've been the victim of an accident, you're already under physical and emotional stress. Trying to recover your physical and mental health while worrying about money going out by the bushel when little comes in can overwhelm you. Adding the dilatory tactics of an insurance company acting in bad…

Truck drivers live a good deal of their lives on the road. One part of their life that they must be careful never to mix with their job is drinking. Even one drink may be enough to be driving under the influence. It can cost them their CDL license.

In a world dominated for two years by lockdowns and local shortages, we’ve all become more familiar with the omnipresent commercial delivery truck. UPS, FedEx, and other delivery drivers stop at our houses or drive by every day.We also watch for and, frankly, hope for the loaded eighteen-wheelers carrying goods…

The long term care industry is constantly growing as the Baby Boomer generation ages and requires care for themselves or their elderly parents. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2015, long term nursing homes housed 1.3 million people throughout the United States. In 2016,…

Island Nursing and Rehab Center InformationIsland Nursing and Rehab Center is a member of the not-for-profit Gurwin Healthcare System of nursing homes. With an emphasis on being, “mission based,” Island Nursing and Rehab Center’s stated focus is to provide the highest level of compassionate and skilled care and support to…

In this series, we are covering the questions we hear most often about New York’s no-fault benefits from auto insurance. New York along with 11 other states and Puerto Rico have no-fault auto insurance laws that require drivers to purchase personal injury protection as part of the policy. The details…

Motor vehicle insurance coverage law can vary dramatically from state to state. If you purchase an auto insurance policy in New York, it must provide a mandatory minimum of $50,000 in personal injury protection coverage (PIP) according to New York State law.Most people know about basic motor vehicle coverage to…