Route 30 cuts through some of New York's most challenging rural terrain. When a commercial truck loses control on this highway, the consequences can be devastating. Motorists face not only immediate physical injuries, but also long-term financial and emotional burdens...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
What happens after a crash caused by an out-of-state driver?
Every driver in New York has to carry car insurance, and people know they can exchange policy information with other local drivers after a crash. People may feel less certain about the rules that apply when the driver at fault for a crash is from another state. What...
5 things to do immediately after an upstate New York car wreck
Collisions in upstate New York can result in significant consequences for those involved. Minor mistakes when initially responding after the wreck occurs can leave people struggling to hold the other party accountable and secure appropriate compensation. People who...
What should you know about spinal cord injuries after a crash?
Motor vehicle crashes are sometimes minor enough that the victims don’t have any serious injuries. Other crashes are so serious that they lead to catastrophic injuries, such as spinal cord injuries (SCI). SCIs are very dynamic injuries because they lead to many...
5 parties that may be liable for a semi-truck crash
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...
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...
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...
What happens if I get hit by a driver who doesn’t have insurance?
Car insurance is one of the biggest expenses that motorists incur after they’ve purchased a vehicle. Every motorist in New York typically has to invest in coverage, and they need to provide proof of insurance if/when pulled over for a traffic violation or when dealing...