Motor Vehicle Accidents

Although the law makes it clear that financial liability for a crash should fall to the person who caused the wreck, many people do not like to take personal accountability when they make a mistake and cause a crash. Some people drive off in the hopes of avoiding...

Different states adopt different systems concerning auto insurance. New York has adopted a "no-fault" system. Simply put, under a no-fault system, individuals turn to their own insurance companies to pay the costs of minor injuries, regardless of who was to blame for...

Many drivers feel irritation when they notice a cyclist or pedestrian. These slow-moving parties may seem like a hindrance to the flow of traffic and an unsafe addition to the road. However, it is the law that motor vehicles should share the road safely with cyclists...

These days, everybody seems to be trying to find ways to cut their expenses and save a little money – and some folks foolishly decide that their car insurance isn’t that critical. So, what happens to you if you’re in a wreck with one of these irresponsible people here...

Road construction can be a very dangerous profession. Not only do you have to handle heavy machinery and possibly dangerous substances while out on the roads in all kinds of weather, but you also have to perform your job in close proximity to moving traffic. Despite...

If you break your leg in a car crash, you probably realize it instantly. After all, you won't be able to move your leg or put weight on it without experiencing excruciating pain due to the fracture. However, not all injuries are diagnosable right at the scene of a car...

Working in construction, there are times when you may be exposed to risks. If you work on a team that completes highway repairs or other construction tasks on busy roadways, then you could be at risk of being hit by a car or injured in other ways. In fact,...

Going through a car accident can be a traumatic event. One minute you are driving and the next you are on the side of the road trying to figure out if there was anything you could have done to prevent the collision. Whether you’ve been in an accident or not, it can be...

When a smaller vehicle gets into an accident with a commercial truck, the size difference often results in catastrophic injuries for the passengers in the smaller vehicle. When another vehicle on the road weighs several tons more than your car, it is easy to feel...