Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage for teenagers in New York, but teenagers are not known for always having the best judgment and they are less experienced behind the wheel than adults are. You may have bought your teen a car for their 16th birthday, but...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
Speeding is more dangerous than people may realize
There are times when people in New York do not have a schedule and are simply driving with no agenda, but for the most part people drive in order to get to a certain destination at a certain time. It is common for people to drive over the speed limit in order to...
How initial medical bills are paid through no-fault insurance
There are many potential outcomes when people are involved in motor vehicle accidents in western New York. It could be just a minor "fender bender" that only requires minimum repairs and either minor injuries or no injuries at all. Others result in very serious...
New York accident leaves 2 children dead, 1 critically hurt
An accident in another part of upstate New York left two children one 11 and one 4, dead. Another child involved in the accident, an 8-year-old, had to be taken to the hospital. The child’s injuries were described as critical. Police indicated that the accident...
Should you settle a motor vehicle accident claim?
A motor vehicle accident can be an emotionally and physically painful experience. If and when a New York victim is able to recover enough to return to their home after seeking medical treatment, they may be unable to work or to contribute to their family life in the...
Conduct this analysis before settling your personal injury claim
Living with injuries caused by the negligence of another can be painful, stressful, and overwhelming. But you shouldn’t let emotions cause you to fall into inaction. Instead, you should do everything in your power to build a compelling personal injury case that seeks...
College student killed in Waterloo crash
One college student was killed, and two others were injured when car crash on Route 96. The crash, which occurred in Seneca County near Waterloo, happened at the intersection of Route 96 and Brewer Road. The car containing the three students was traveling North on...
The dangers of distracted driving and protections for victims
Distracted driving, or driver inattention, is a serious problem on the roadways and can result in serious car accidents. Distracted driving can take different forms all of which can be equally dangerous for drivers to engage in and for those they share the roadways...
Cattaraugus County crash leaves two teens dead
A car crash on West Yorkshire Road late Sunday evening left two teenagers dead. The crash occurred when a 2002 Toyota driving in the westbound lane partially collided with a 2007 Cadillac. The Toyota lost control and rolled over before striking a tree. Both the...
Drunk driving crashes can turn summer fun into disaster
Summer is the time in New York for camping trips, family reunions and holiday celebrations. Alcohol is often served on these occasions and while most people in Olean drink responsibly there will always be those who make the risky decision to drive after drinking,...