Car Accidents

Car accidents can vary widely in terms of their severity. While some collisions can leave both vehicles damaged beyond repair, others can cause only minor damage that has no impact on a car’s safety or drivability. When is damage from a car accident considered “minor,” and why is this important? Here’s what you need to […]

Under New York law, drivers are required to report most car accidents to the police, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), or both. However, many drivers are not aware of these requirements. Additionally, if an accident seems relatively minor, calling the police or contacting the DMV might not seem necessary. Furthermore, if you need to […]

Whiplash is among the most common injuries drivers and passengers suffer in vehicle collisions. When a seatbelt restrains the body, the head can still move forward. Once the neck stretches to its maximum capacity, it then snaps (or “whips”) back, potentially causing a number of internal injuries. The costs of suffering whiplash can be significant. […]

When dealing with your insurance company after a car accident, you need to be very careful about what you say. Everything you say will be recorded; and, if you say something that your insurance company can use to deny your claim or limit how much it has to pay, it will certainly do so. The […]

Anytime you are involved in a car accident in New York, you are required to stop at the scene of the collision. At a minimum, you must exchange information with the other driver. But, if anyone suffered injuries in the accident, you must also contact the police immediately. In addition to complying with the law, […]