What to do if a government-owned car hits you

You heard the crunch of metal and plastic behind you, the screech of your protesting wheels. And you felt the violent snap of your neck as your body propelled forward but your head did not. Your neck is sore, and surprisingly, it was a police car that struck the back-end of your vehicle. Filing claims… read more

What to do if you are a victim in a hit-and-run

A hit-and-run is an accident in which a pedestrian is struck by an automobile and the driver fails to stop. Hit-and-runs are criminal offenses and they also give rise to civil liability. Normally, you would rely on the police to locate and arrest the suspect. Once you identify the person that struck you, you can… read more

If I am struck by a car, what are my compensation options?

New York is a no-fault insurance state. This means that if you are in a car accident then you file a claim against your own insurer to cover your damages. However, many New Yorkers don’t own a car.  Therefore, they don’t have any insurance, so what happens if you’re crossing Houston and someone barrels off… read more

Pedestrian injured in Manhattan crash

Every year in New York sees countless accidents on the roads, involving vehicles of all kinds. Sadly, it only takes one person to make a mistake for a devastating crash to occur, endangering the lives of everyone in the vicinity. Furthermore, it is not only drivers and their passengers who are at risk during a… read more

Child survives New York car accident

A single mistake on the part of a road user can result in lifetime devastation for the victims of an ensuing accident. Sadly, this happens all too often in New York. The busy roads are often full of both vehicles and pedestrians, so when a crash occurs, there are often many people nearby who can… read more

Car accidents kill countless children each year

Most families in New York rely on a car to get about. They drive to work or to the grocery store, they drive their children to school or to visit friends. They even load up the whole household to go on holidays. The people who are most frequently in your car are often those closest… read more

New York crash results in double fatality

It only takes the slightest error for disaster to occur. A moment’s distraction, an unexpected obstacle, a sudden vehicle malfunction. Any of these issues can cause a car crash. However, the most dangerous things on the roads are often other drivers. No matter how careful you are or how well you know your route, things… read more

New York crash kills driver

The roads of New York are no strangers to car accidents. Sadly, with the high volume of traffic that passes through the state each day, it is hardly surprising that once in a while someone makes a mistake. However, the tragic reality is that even the smallest slip can have devastating consequences, leaving the victims… read more

Not all car accidents are caused by drivers

Many residents of New York rely heavily on their vehicles. As such, the roads within the state are often busy and accidents are not uncommon. Any number of things can cause a crash and many accidents are the result of driver error. Distraction, negligence, fatigue, all these things can be a danger. However, when a… read more

New York roads see multiple accidents due to poor weather

The roads of New York are not always as safe as you might hope. Sadly, with so many people rushing about their day-to-day business, it is all too easy for disaster to strike. A moment’s inattentiveness, a vehicle malfunction or an unexpected hazard can lead to a serious accident. In the icy months of winter,… read more