When semi-trucks cause crashes with smaller vehicles, the people affected often have major expenses to address. The vehicles involved may require significant repairs or may no longer be safe to drive. The occupants of the vehicle could sustain life-altering or fatal...
Year: 2024
When a driver using a phone causes a crash
Most motorists in New York understand that they should not text while driving. Police officers can issue a ticket to drivers caught using devices manually. Tickets result in $50 in fines, up to $93 in surcharges and five points added to their records. Even those...
Can New Yorkers still recover damages if they share some fault?
Some people who get hurt in car crashes or similar incidents know exactly who is to blame. The driver who caused the crash ran a red light or was obviously drunk when they exited their vehicle. When fault is straightforward, the compensation process can be relatively...
Common causes of car crashes in New York
Many crashes occur because people encounter “the wrong person” on the road. The safest driver in the world may not be able to avoid a crash caused by someone who does illegal and questionable things in traffic. In New York, many of the collisions that occur across the...
3 of the most common forms of medical malpractice
People can develop unexpected injuries and health challenges due to the misconduct of others. Sometimes, the very professionals people trust the most in an emergency are to blame for the health challenges that affect their daily lives. Medical malpractice is a major...
Unpaid household labor can increase the value of an injury claim
Trying to secure compensation after a New York car crash can be challenging. Individuals may struggle to negotiate with an insurance company or recognize that a personal injury lawsuit might be their best option. All too often, those negatively impacted by a recent...
