Motor Vehicle Accidents

Even if you own a car in New York, there are probably still parts of your day when you’re a pedestrian. Walking alongside busy streets can be dangerous, especially when sidewalks are inadequate. Unfortunately, pedestrian fatalities are still a major problem in the...

Drunk driving remains a serious problem in New York, and persons hurt by drunk drivers may find themselves looking at significant medical and other expenses. Replacing a totaled vehicle and covering various bills when out of work seems daunting. When the negligent...

The rideshare industry provides a way for commuters to save money through a gig economy alternative to traditional taxis. While sometimes less expensive, there is also an issue with less experienced drivers. Rideshare drivers might find the task of transporting...

Head-on crashes could be the worse collisions on New York highways. All vehicle crashes come with the potential for injuries, but head-on accidents come with a high risk of death. And no, it does not take a large truck colliding with a compact car to cause fatal...

Distracted driving is a common cause of motor vehicle accidents in New York. While many people might think that cell phones are the leading cause of distracted driving crashes, this is not the case. In one study, a motorist was more likely to cause a crash while...

One of the most dangerous parts of New York roads is the intersections. Even with traffic lights, motor vehicle accidents go up. Some consider that drivers running red lights are at fault. Would the installation of cameras make a difference? Compliance through...

Automated vehicles are becoming more common, which leads many to wonder what happens in the event of an accident. Who is responsible? The answer will vary depending on the details of each crash, but some general discussion about liability and self-driving vehicles is...

Did you know that rear-end collisions are among the most common motor vehicle accidents in New York and around the country? When one vehicle collides with the back of the vehicle in front of it, there might be a lot of property damage and some serious injuries....

Car accidents could leave drivers and passengers suffering from injuries. Sometimes, they might be minor ones. However, many accidents on New York streets and highways result in serious harm to all parties involved. Upon learning about the common injuries associated...

Getting distracted while driving is extremely dangerous and one of the leading causes of car accidents in New York. Many people associate distracted driving with things like texting or talking with passengers, but people don't realize that rubbernecking also counts as...