Consumers often rank safety high on their list of important features when purchasing a motor vehicle. According to a series of tests conducted recently by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), electric vehicles (EV) rank equally safe or even safer than...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Five ways you can protect yourself from distracted drivers
If you’ve followed the news at all, you know that distracted driving continues to be a problem throughout our state and across our country. Every day, innocent and unsuspecting individuals are injured and killed in wrecks caused by those who have taken their eyes and...
Statistics and summaries of car accidents in the New York City area
If you live in an area such as one of the boroughs of New York, there is a good chance that you have been in an accident at some point. Because of how congested the area can be, you may have a great deal of stress in your life because of the road conditions,...
Truck accidents have increased over the years
There are large numbers of trucks on New York’s busy highways, and a collision with a large truck can cause serious injuries, total your vehicle and have many other major effects on all areas of your life. Truck drivers face many challenges on the road Like any other...
Do motor vehicle accidents cause paralysis injuries?
Those involved in a motor vehicle accident may experience temporary or permanent injuries following the crash. Regrettably, injuries to the central nervous system can result in paralysis, affecting the person’s ability to move their body freely. According to the...
Tips for safe driving when winter weather strikes
The recent record snowfall in Western New York reminds those of us in Brooklyn that winter weather is here to stay for the next few months. If you drive in New York, it is good to review the following safety tips for winter driving. Winter driving tips If you are...
What you need to know about aggressive driving
There are a lot of causes of car accidents, but aggressive driving is one of the most common contributing factors. Thousands of accidents are caused each year by aggressive driving behaviors, leaving thousands of unsuspecting motorists injured or killed. In fact, some...
How can drivers be sure they are aware of motorcycles?
Too many motorcycle accidents happen because the driver of a larger vehicle just did not see the motorcycle. After all, motorcycles are much smaller than passenger cars, and this makes them harder to see. Unfortunately, because of the size difference, when collisions...
Be aware of how comparative negligence may impact your case
If you want to recover compensation for the full extent of harm that you have suffered, have to effectively prove liability and your damages. As a result, most people who have been injured in a car accident focus on playing offense in their case. After all, this is...
Elderly Brooklyn woman injured after being hit by garbage truck
Brooklyn’s busy roads are filled with a diverse variety of vehicles, which increases the risk of pedestrian accidents. This was illustrated last week when an 81-year-old woman was injured after being struck by a garbage truck. The accident took place in the...