Category: Car Accidents

If you were involved in a car accident without insurance in New York, you have legal options when it comes to recovering your damages. We may be able to file a claim through your own auto insurance. Per the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), you are required to carry uninsured motorist protection coverage,…

Examples of Long Island car accident settlements that our firm has negotiated include: $2.5 million for a teenager who suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle collision $1 million for a victim who suffered a crash-related inner-ear injury $900,000 for a collision victim who lost hearing because of her injuries These examples are just some of…

You may have options for recovering a payout based on your expenses and losses after a single-car collision on Long Island. Even if your vehicle was the only damaged one and you were the only driver hurt in a crash, it may be possible to identify other liable parties and hold them responsible.Your no-fault insurance…

When your leased car is involved in a collision in New York, the process of filing an insurance claim or pursuing damages can seem complicated. Not only does the crash involve the two drivers and their insurance providers, but also the leasing company. You should consider the following in the wake of the crash to…

On Aug. 11, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo approved the state’s latest law regarding the use of seatbelts. During the 2019-2020 legislative session, the New York State Senate passed Senate Bill S4336 in an effort to further increase vehicle safety in the state. This piece of legislation requires passengers aged 16 and up to…

Many people who live in the Tri-State area believe that the area’s most dangerous roads sit within the NY Metro areas, such as Manhattan, Queens and the other boroughs.  However, the Tri-State Transportation Campaign confirms that Long Island’s roads top the list of the most dangerous roads.  Most of these roadways are State or County…

Thanksgiving is one of the most congested travel days of the entire year. Unless you are able to leave well in advance for the holiday, you’re bound to run into an accident or two on the road. Unfortunately, with an increase in distracted drivers rushing off to Turkey Day celebrations, Thanksgiving is also one of…

On Sunday, November 5th, the clocks turn back acknowledging the end of daylight savings. Returning to standard time for most is a moment to celebrate, with one more hour to sleep-in before starting the day! But not everyone is so thrilled with the clocks changing. Especially those involved in the increase of vehicle accidents that…

Latest Advanced Safety Technologies in New CarsReliable safety features are non-negotiable for most consumers in the market for buying a car. Taking a look at the statistics on vehicle accidents from 2015, it’s no question as to why: 6,296,000 motor vehicle accidents were reported by police 35,092 of these were fatalities, and 2,443,00 resulted in…

Kyle David Miller was three-years-old when he was killed in a collision with an impaired driver who ran a stop light and hit his family’s minivan. His mom Christine believes his death was preventable had he been in a five-point harness car seat instead of a booster seat as he was thrown through the window…

People are more lackadaisical when it comes to buckling up in the rear seat of a vehicle, a mistake says safety experts. A new study finds rear seat passengers can become human missiles in a crash, injuring not just themselves but those in the front as well.According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, when…

This year alone, 29 deaths have occurred due to heatstroke of children who were left in a car- all of which could have been prevented. On average, 54% of these deaths occur because the child was “forgotten” by the caregiver, where another 28% occur due to the child playing in an unattended car. Statistics say…

Seeing a crash can be a harrowing experience, especially if you’ve just missed it yourself. Your first instinct may be to pull over and help. But should you get involved? If so, to what extent? Are you obliged by law to stop or give a statement?Even if you’re the first eye witness to an accident,…

The air is getting crisp and the trees are becoming splashed with brilliant hues of red, yellow, orange, and gold. Although the changing colors of autumn leaves are beautiful, when they fall to the ground they can become extremely slippery, especially when they become wet.Driving on LeavesMany do not realize that driving on wet leaves…

A new federal study has found that teen drivers and their young passengers are dying at an alarming rate. The number of teenagers involved in deadly car crashes is rising for the first time in nearly a decade. New data from the American Automobile Association  (AAA) reveal a 10-percent increase last year in teen driving deaths….

The process for getting a driver’s license takes time for a reason – driving is something people should take very seriously because when someone inexperienced or negligent gets behind the wheel of a car, people can be hurt or even killed. That is why we have exams to test peoples’ knowledge of road rules as…

For most, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. For teens, it is the start of the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when teen crash fatalities climb. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15- to 20-year-olds.The…

What Can Parents Do to Keep Their Teens Safe?According to the NHTSA, car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers 14-19 years old in the United States. This is a horrifying fact that parents of teen drivers have to face. The challenge is not only teaching teens to be safe and responsible drivers but…

A car accident can be a very traumatic and stressful event and it may be difficult to think clearly if you have just been involved in an accident. This guide is a practical overview of what to do if you have been involved in a collision and should be reviewed before an accident happens.Assess Your…