Motor Vehicle Accidents

If a speeding driver hurts a loved one, the aftermath can feel painful and uncertain. You might wonder how the collision occurred and whether it could have been prevented. Speed may provide part of the answer. When you understand how it affects braking and vehicle...

If you own a vehicle in New York City and the surrounding boroughs, you may be aware that tires are your primary safety line against the changing weather. Beyond performance, choosing the correct model for your vehicle is a legal obligation. As road safety enforcement...

Handing your teen the car keys can feel equal parts proud and anxious, and new research suggests your concern makes sense. A survey of more than 1,200 young drivers found more than a third recently used a smartphone while driving, even though they knew the risk. Many...

Shopping for a car often starts with price, style and fuel economy. Yet, safety ratings can shape your costs in ways that are not always obvious. You may hear that a five-star crash rating leads straight to cheaper insurance. The reality unfolds with more nuance. ...

Every driver shares a common, unspoken goal: to reach their destination safely. No one wants their commute to end in a crash. Instead, drivers try to drive in a way that reduces the risks on the road. This could include maintaining safe following distances, adhering...

New York City operates under a no-fault insurance system, which can significantly impact the ways in which crash victims seek and receive medical care and financial support after an accident.  Understandably, many people misunderstand what no-fault means, assuming...

Whiplash ranks among the most frequent car crash injuries, even in slow- moving collisions. The neck snaps back and forth, stretching and straining the ligaments and muscles of the neck. The result can range from stiffness, soreness to chronic pain lasting for months....

While it is true that drivers carry a legal and moral responsibility to operate their vehicles safely, pedestrians also have an important role in helping to ensure safe use of shared roadways. In fact, there are circumstances where a pedestrian’s own actions can...

People often describe car crashes based on the types of vehicles involved. Crashes involving passengers colliding with bicycles have different risks than crashes involving semi-trucks. People can also describe them based on the way in which the vehicles strike one...

All left turns are dangerous. There are those who advocate for reducing the number of left turns or eliminating them altogether. It is much safer for a driver to make a right turn. It may be less efficient, but it is usually safer for someone to make three right turns...