Driver behavior is one of the primary catalysts for auto accidents in New York. Legislators, law enforcement and safety advocates are aware of this and strive to make the state roads safer with various initiatives. Recently, several steps have been taken to prevent...
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Gathering evidence for your car accident case
Filing a personal injury lawsuit after being injured in a car accident might be something you never thought you would do. But after suffering injuries in a car accident and dealing with the financial problems that come along with it, you may find that you need...
Western New York has had a troubling rise in pedestrian accidents
Road safety and the chance of auto accidents throughout New York continues to be a problem. This is true despite new strategies to make sure drivers are adhering to the law and the advent of vehicles with advanced safety technology. Statistically and anecdotally,...
Can I recover compensation if I was partly to blame for a crash?
After being injured in an accident, you’re probably thinking about taking legal action in hopes of finding accountability and recovering compensation for the damages you’ve suffered. But the more you think about it, the more worried you might become about the role you...
How much compensation can I recover for my car accident?
The answer to that question is going to depend on several factors. You’ll want to be sure to aggressively address each of them to maximize what you get out of your claim, but the process isn’t always as easy as it seems. In fact, in far too many car accident personal...
Pedestrian injuries caused by driver error
Many of us like to live in or visit walkable areas, where we can enjoy the weather and the scenery. However, if a pedestrian is hit by a car, they can face painful injuries and expensive medical bills. Pedestrian accidents Pedestrian accidents can happen when drivers...
Are truck accidents more common in the winter?
Many people get nervous driving around trucks on the roads and highways and this anxiety may increase in the winter. Although truck accidents can happen during any season, northern states such as New York and Pennsylvania are susceptible to winter weather conditions...
Be sure to take these steps after a car accident
In the immediate aftermath of a car accident, it can feel like your life is spinning out of control. But if you want to protect your future and your ability to recover compensation from a driver who negligently caused you harm, then you need to be prepared to take...
What can you do if you were injured by a hit-and-run driver?
If you have been injured in a car accident caused by another driver's negligence, you can hold the negligent driver liable for your damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and more. What can you do if you don't know the identity of the...
Be on the lookout for these hidden car accident injuries
In the immediate aftermath of your accident, many of your injuries are readily apparent. That’s why it’s critical that you seek prompt medical attention to ensure that your wounds are properly treated, and you can stem any damage that they might continue to cause. But...