No one ever expects they will be in a car accident but unfortunately many are involved in one every year in Brooklyn. Many times, a car accident is just a minor fender bender, but even those accidents can cause injuries, sometimes appearing days or even weeks after...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
What if my car accident involved a government vehicle?
As motorists, we know that a car accident can happen just about anytime and anywhere. So we drive cautiously and pay attention to what’s going on around us, in an effort to avoid such accidents. But what if you become the victim of an accident anyway, and it involves...
Don’t accept a settlement without considering these four things
Most people who have been injured in a car accident need financial relief, and they need it fast. After all, medical bills can quickly come due, and lost wages can make it hard to raise your family and make ends meet. While a personal injury lawsuit can be a promising...
Time can be the enemy of a personal injury lawsuit
When you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident, it can be a lot to deal with. First, there’s the shock of the experience itself, followed by the pain of the injuries you suffer. The shock may go away but the injury remains. It can be hard to decide what you should do...
Can riders be held responsible in a rideshare accident?
We all know that car accidents are just a fact of life. This is true, even if we are in a rideshare, like Uber or Lyft. Just because we are in the backseat does not shield us from the realities of the road. Though, if there is a rideshare car accident, can the rider...
Defensive driving tips
According to some studies, aggressive driving behaviors are blamed for over 33% of all traffic accident. And, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, about 90% of all accidents can be attributed to some form of driver error. This is why defensive driving...
Private garbage trucks put Brooklyn pedestrians in danger
Garbage trucks are a familiar sight throughout Brooklyn. While these vehicles perform a necessary service and myriad problems would come about if trash was not collected and disposed of, that does not change the inherent risks that accompany these large vehicles. Of...
What will the crucial factors be in your bicycle accident case?
There are many people in New York who ride their bicycles as either a primary mode of transportation around the city, or even just for fun. But, unfortunately, in many cases there are quite a few motor vehicles around bicyclists, and the danger there is obvious. If...
Determining responsibility for tour bus accidents
When a person is preparing for vacation, he or she might be thinking about what to pack, what places they’d like to visit and the transportation they’ll use on the trip. Tour buses can be a fun way to travel from place to place without having to worry about renting a...
Motorcycle accidents can cause painful road rash
When a motorcycle rider is hit by a driver, he or she may suffer from an injury called road rash. It can happen even when the rider is wearing protective clothing. Road rash and home treatment Road rash is caused by friction and it results in an abrasion to the...