Recent Blog Posts
What Is the Serious Injury Threshold in NY?
Under Section 5102(d) of the New York State Insurance law, a serious injury is defined as anything that meets the following conditions: Death Dismemberment A severe disfigurement Fractured bones Loss of fetus Permanent loss of use of body organ, member, function or system Permanent consequential limitation of use of a body organ or member… Read More »
Who’s at Fault in a Snowplow Collision?
Snowplows are essential for anyone to operate on the roads in the Northeast over the winter months. After a heavy snow, the roads are simply untraversable until a snowplow comes by. Perhaps for that reason, New York law offers significant protections for snowplow drivers. They’re not subject to many of the traffic laws other… Read More »
Choosing Between the ER and Urgent Care After a Car Accident
If you’ve been in a car crash, you should see a doctor. Which doctor to see can be a more challenging question. There are several considerations to keep in mind, including the severity of your injuries, the treatment you might need, how much the medical care will cost, and others. Read on for advice… Read More »
Common Causes for Staircase Slip and Fall
Staircase slip and falls are extremely dangerous. Tripping on the ground level is already hazardous enough, but when you add height, repeated impact of multiple stairs, and the possibility of hitting other obstructions, stairs are that much more frightening when kept in an unsafe condition. Below, we discuss the most common causes for slip… Read More »
Who’s Liable for a Slip and Fall On NY Sidewalks?
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere. In the home, in an apartment building, in the office, in a department store, or out on the street. When you slip, trip, and fall on someone else’s property, if you slipped because of a hazard that the property owner either created or should have known about… Read More »
Understanding the Risks of Distracted Driving
Texting while driving is incredibly common. Everyone seems to understand that texting while driving is dangerous, and yet many people do it anyway. According to a poll conducted by AAA, for example, while as many as 94% of teenage drivers acknowledged the dangers of texting while driving, over a third (35%) of respondents to… Read More »
What are the Rideshare Regulations? Rideshare Insurance & Rules
Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have rapidly taken over the taxi industry in New York and countrywide. While rideshare apps have created unprecedented ease of access to commercial taxi services, it’s easy to forget that the barrier to entry for rideshare drivers has been lower than for other professional drivers. If an Uber… Read More »
How Speed Affects Rollover Accidents
Driving fast and engaging in aggressive, dangerous driving maneuvers can lead to rollover accidents. A rollover accident is a traffic crash in which at least one of the vehicles is upended, either landing with its top on the ground or rolling over back onto its wheels. Rollover accidents are incredibly dangerous, often leading to… Read More »
Can You Sue a Police Officer After a Car Accident?
If you suffer a serious injury caused by a negligent driver, you have the right to recover compensation from them for your injuries. What if the negligent driver was a police officer? Are you still entitled to recovery? Are there limitations on when, how, and how much you can recover? Continue reading to learn… Read More »
Hudson Valley Man Killed in Head-on Collision With Semi-Truck
A Hudson Valley man was killed after colliding with a tractor-trailer hauling a gasoline tanker on a recent Friday night. The accident is a stark reminder of just how dangerous any accident involving a large truck is likely to be. A collision with such a massive vehicle is significantly more likely to result in… Read More »