New York City Car Color and Crash Risk
We rarely consider whether a car color has anything to do with the risk of an accident. However, some studies indicate that color and crash risk are associated.
If you have been involved in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages. Our New York City car accident attorneys have handled countless car accident cases from our Wall Street Offices in New York City, NY.
At Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C., we work to obtain justice for accident victims and their families. Contact our law firm to request a free consultation with a personal injury attorney in New York City, New York. Let us fight to get you the compensation you deserve.
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How Our New York Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help if You Were Injured in a Car Accident
For over four decades, the New York City personal injury attorneys of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. have fought for justice for accident victims. We believe that you should receive compensation for injuries, economic losses, and other damages caused by a negligent or reckless driver.
Our legal team in New York City provides compassionate, dedicated, and personalized legal services to each of our injured clients.
When you hire our legal team, you can expect us to:
- Treat you as an individual instead of just another case file
- Investigate your car accident case to learn what happened
- Identify all parties who might be liable for your damages
- File insurance claims and monitor deadlines for filing personal injury lawsuits
- Aggressively negotiate for the highest settlement amount available for your personal injury case
- Take all steps necessary to protect your best interests
Before you settle a claim with the insurance company, contact us to schedule a free consultation with one of our New York City personal injury lawyers.
How Common Are Car Accidents?
Car accidents are very common in New York City. In January 2021, there were 7,437 police-reported car accidents throughout the city. These accidents resulted in 13 deaths and over 3,000 injuries.
Can the Color of Your Car Increase Your Accident Risk?
Many people assume that red vehicles have a higher risk of being involved in a car crash. However, some studies suggest that black is the most dangerous color for a car.
Researchers at Monash University studied how the color of a vehicle increases the risk of an accident. The results were surprising.
White vehicles had the lowest crash risk compared to other vehicles. If you drive a black car, you may have as much as a 12 percent higher risk of a crash than white vehicles.
The researchers also compared the risk for an accident while driving other colors of cars. Silver and grey vehicles also had a high crash risk (10 to 11 percent compared to white vehicles). These colors blend into the background, making the vehicles more difficult to see on the road.
Red cars and blue cars had just a 7 percent higher crash risk compared to white cars. Green cars, orange cars, blue vehicles, and other bright colors had a higher crash risk than white vehicles. However, these cars did not have a crash risk as high as black vehicles.
Common Causes of Car Accidents in New York City?
Car color is only one factor in the cause of car accidents. In most cases, a driver’s negligence is the cause of a car accident. Distracted and drunk drivers cause thousands of car accidents each year. Speeding drivers and reckless drivers also cause a large number of collisions each year.
Failing to obey traffic laws is another common cause of NYC car crashes. Failing to yield the right of way and following too closely are common traffic infractions that lead to car accidents. Driving the wrong way also leads to car accidents.
Damages and Injuries Caused by Traffic Accidents
Accident victims can sustain many injuries and damages because of a negligent driver. The injuries can range from broken bones, seatbelt injuries, and whiplash to traumatic brain injuries, chest and spinal cord injuries. Some accident victims may never fully recover from their injuries. They may sustain permanent impairments because of their injuries.
The damages in a car accident case include financial losses and non-economic damages. Financial losses can include loss of income, medical bills, and property damage. Non-economic damages include the pain and suffering caused by the accident and your injuries.
Who is Liable for Damages Caused by Car Wrecks?
The driver who caused the car crash is liable for your damages.
You must prove that the other driver was negligent and their negligence resulted in your injuries. Proving negligence in a car accident case could be complicated.
Our lawyers take numerous steps to gather evidence proving fault, including:
- Reviewing accident reports and police reports
- Searching for video of the collision
- Interviewing eyewitnesses
- Consulting with accident reconstructionists and other experts
- Gathering physical evidence from the accident scene and the vehicles
Our legal team works diligently to gather the evidence needed to prove the other driver was at fault. If the insurance company tries to blame you for the car crash, we will fight their contributory fault allegations to protect your right to full compensation for damages.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our NYC Car Accident Law Firm
New York’s statute of limitations places deadlines on filing personal injury claims. Contact our office now to schedule your free consultation with one of our New York City personal injury attorneys.
Other Car Accident Cases We Cover
- Lane change crashes
- Multi-vehicle accidents
- Parking lot accidents
- Passenger negligence
- Rear-end car crashes
