The Left Hand Turn Left-turn accidents account for 36 percent of fatal motorcycle accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. Most often these accidents occur when a motorcyclist is riding through an intersection and the driver of the vehicle coming from the opposite direction turns into the rider’s path. The result can be catastrophic […]
Read MoreHow Tractor-Trailer Accidents Affect You
Collisions involving 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, and other commercial trucking vehicles can be particularly devastating for other motorists because of the sheer size and power of these commercial vehicles. In a collision, mass almost always wins. When a truck hits a car, the injury-producing forces that are transferred to the occupants of the car are much greater […]
Read MoreHow Do You Know If You Have Whiplash?
After a serious traffic accident involving a car, truck, or motorcycle, there is a risk that you may experience some form of whiplash injury. In fact, nearly two million cases of whiplash are reported every year in the United States. If you suffered a whiplash accident due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve compensation for […]
Read MoreWhat Is the Average Car Accident Settlement in New York?
Recovering financial compensation for a car accident is not easy. Before you devote yourself to the process, you want to know that it will be worth the time and effort involved. So, you have decided to research the average car accident settlement in New York. But, while this might seem like relevant information, the reality […]
Read MoreHow to File a Police Report for a Car Accident
When you are involved in a car accident resulting in injury or death, you are required to report the accident to the police under New York law. Failure to do so can have serious consequences—so it is important that you file a police report if you are required to do so. You may need to […]
Read MoreCan You Sue for a Dog Bite in New York?
According to a report by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), there are approximately 1.1 million pets in the city, roughly 600,000 of which are dogs. If you own a dog or interact with them while outside or in someone’s home, it’s important to understand dog bite laws in New York. Unfortunately, the […]
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