Most people believe the rear driver is always at fault in a rear-end accident. The rear driver is not always at fault. Sometimes the front driver carries the liability for damages in a rear-end crash. This might be the case if the front driver was driving under the influence, backs into the rear car...
If you’ve been involved in an automobile accident with another driver and have suffered significant injuries and damage, you might well file a claim against the other driver to obtain compensation. But what if the other driver is uninsured? Can you sue an uninsured driver? In most cases, yo...
If you were severely injured in a vehicle crash, you may be wondering, can you sue for pain and suffering after a car accident? Compensation for pain and suffering will be part of your legal claim. It’s often a large portion of the damages accident victims ask for in their lawsuits. Damages mea...
How much money can a passenger get in a car accident in New York? There is no simple answer to that question. How much you might get depends on your injuries. Some people get thousands while others may get millions. How badly you were hurt, as well as the negligence involved, generally determines ho...
If you’ve suffered injury or property damage in an auto wreck and are making an insurance or legal claim, it’s important that you know how to get a car accident report from the police. A copy of the police report about your accident will be important evidence for your claim, and without it you m...
When you have been involved in an accident in NYC, there is much to consider. If your vehicle has been damaged, you may need to repair or replace it. Likewise, if you were injured in the accident, you may be dealing with procedures, medications, rehab and the associated bills. In most cases, your a...
The numbers are, quite frankly, crazy. In a recent survey released by the National Safety Council and the Emergency Responder Safety Institute, an organization focused on reducing deaths and injuries to emergency responders, a shocking 71 percent of U.S. drivers said that when they pass an emergency...
A new report that has yet to be formally “released” is the latest and, by appearances, the most sobering yet on the evils of distracted driving – especially when our smartphones are the culprit. The s...
The legal saga surrounding ridesharing companies continues as New York City becomes the first of its kind in the U.S. to halt new vehicle licenses for ride-hail app services such as Uber and Lyft, while it sets a minimum wage. The legislation, passed with virtually no opposition by the City Council,...