Exercising caution while operating a motor vehicle is always advisable. However, during the winter months, proper preparation and operation are more critical than ever. When there is snow or ice on the road, the hazards of driving increase, making it imperative to take steps to account for these additional dangers. In...
How to File a Claim for Uninsured Motorist Coverage in New York
Following a car accident with an uninsured driver, you may end up filing a claim through the uninsured motorist provisions of your own car insurance policy. Uninsured motorist coverage covers car accident injuries and other related losses when the other driver doesn’t have car insurance. In this article, we provide an...
Common Injuries Resulting from Car Accidents
Car accidents are one of the top causes of injury and death in the United States. In fact, over seven million auto accidents occur every year across the nation. And even minor car accidents can result in injury. Fortunately, if you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled...
How to Handle Hit-and-Run Accident Cases in New York
A hit-and-run accident occurs when an at-fault driver flees the scene of the accident before notifying the authorities. In a hit-and-run situation, victims are often left traumatized and unsure of how to proceed. Although it’s impossible to predict a hit-and-run accident, you must know what to do if you ever find yourself...
Ring in the New Year Safely: Navigating the Risk of New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Most people anxiously await New Year’s Eve each year. After all, this holiday is often associated with new beginnings and a fresh start. As such, New Year’s Eve is heavily celebrated every year—often with lots of drinking. Unfortunately, many New Year’s Eve partygoers make the poor decision to drive home after several...
Visibility, Speed, and Control: The Three Pillars of Safe Winter Driving
Driving during the winter presents unique challenges, particularly to those who must navigate snowy and icy conditions. Car snow accidents are common during the winter, and they often result in serious injuries. Fortunately, however, if you prepare adequately, your odds of staying safe while driving in the winter increase dramatically. In...
Can an Expired Inspection Lead to a Denied Car Accident Claim?
Expired inspections are fairly common in New York, and while they can cause drivers some legal problems they are relatively minor. However, some motorists who have been involved in automobile accidents worry about the potential impact of an expired inspection on their right to compensation.
If your vehicle had...
PTSD After a Car Accident: “Invisible” Injuries Following a Car Wreck
People often associate post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, with soldiers, police officers, and others who routinely experience traumatic events. Although people involved in these professions are certainly highly susceptible to PTSD, this disorder reaches far beyond these high-stress professions. In fact, PTSD can affect any person who experiences a situation...
It’s Starting to Get Darker: Are Car Accidents More Likely to Happen at Night?
Studies indicate that drivers on the road at night are about three times more likely than daytime drivers to be involved in a serious automobile accident. The reason for this is that driving at night presents several risks that aren’t present during the day. In this article, we examine some of...
Top 5 Mistakes People Make Following a Car Accident
Being in a car accident sets the victim’s adrenaline in motion and demands immediate action and snap decisions. In the rush of all this, it’s easy to make mistakes. However, these oversights could prove costly when it comes to claiming the compensation that victims need.
If you were involved...