Survivors of serious truck accidents often have to deal with physical and emotional stress. Sometimes, the most stressful part is filing a claim because crash victims don't know who is liable for the accident. Determining liability in a trucking accident should be...
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How evidence is found in a truck accident
Accidents are becoming increasingly common in areas such as the Bronx, New York. Despite this, however, it is always important to get the necessary evidence to prove who is at fault. You need to understand the types of evidence for a vehicle accident. Accident reports...
How does a no-fault law affect you after an accident?
New York is a no-fault state when it comes to car accidents. What this means is that each party pays for his or her own damages after a crash. However, you may still have the ability to take the other party to court if he or she is responsible for the accident and the...
What to know about road rage
If you encounter an aggressive motorist on a New York road or highway, it is important to stay calm. Instead of engaging this person, make an effort to keep your distance from this individual while you call the police. Ideally, you will remain in your vehicle until...
Pedestrians dying at high rates in SUV crashes
Whether they spend more time driving or walking, New York residents should know that pedestrians are facing more and more risks and that the rise in SUVs may have a part to play in it. While deaths arising from motor vehicle accidents have been declining in recent...
Teen driving fatalities
Parents in New York and other parts of the country likely worry each time their teenager leaves home for a drive. Unfortunately, 3,000 teenagers each year never make it home after becoming involved in traffic accidents. Motor vehicle accidents represent the leading...
What are the laws regulating operating hours for truck drivers?
Given the prevalence of people who report experiencing some degree of fatigue while behind the wheel, you likely know just how impairing drowsiness can be while driving. For you (and most other motorists in New York), the solution may be simple: just pull off the road...
What are the different types of driving distractions?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are three types of driving distractions: cognitive, manual, and visual. Cognitive distraction occurs when you take your mind off driving, while manual distractions involve removing your hands from the...
If you are in an accident with a public transit vehicle
If you sustain an injury in a motor vehicle crash caused by someone else's negligence or recklessness, New York laws allow you to hold the at-fault person liable for the damages you suffered. This extends to accidents caused by public transit, as well When it comes...
What makes motorcycle accident injuries so common?
As a motorcyclist, you are likely more prone to injury during an accident than motorists who drive enclosed vehicles. The Insurance Information Institute reports that in 2017, motorcycle riders were almost 30 times more likely to die in crashes when compared to...