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What is Considered Road Rage?
What is Considered Road Rage? Road rage incidents are, unfortunately, common experiences for many drivers these days. This behavior, fueled by stress, frustration, or anger, can frighten and endanger others. While everyone may have experienced losing their temper at some point, road-raging drivers take it a step further by expressing their emotions through aggressive and reckless actions. These behaviors include […]
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Sciatica Pain After Your Accident
Sciatica Pain After Your Accident Sciatica is a common condition that can occur after a traumatic accident. Whether from a car accident, a slip and fall, or some other type of accident, the pain of sciatica may not always respond to treatment. Our firm has worked with many clients who suffered sciatica as a result of their accident, and we […]
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NYC Motorcycle Lane Splitting Law
NYC Motorcycle Lane Splitting Law Motorcyclists are not as visible as other vehicles on the road. Various road hazards also have a greater potential to cause accidents to motorcyclists. A full-size car may barely notice a pothole in the road, while it can easily cause a motorcycle to crash. When there is room for the motorcycle to maneuver, it allows […]
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Where Do Broadside Collisions Most Commonly Occur?
Where Do Broadside Collisions Most Commonly Occur? Even when manufacturers add crumple zones and strengthened steel in the sides of vehicles, broadside collisions can kill the occupants of a vehicle. This is especially true in a high-speed collision. Even if you have never been in a broadside wreck, you might have a tinge of anxiety while going through an intersection while you […]
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Is a Settlement Considered Income?
Is a Settlement Considered Income? After a long-fought battle, you finally get the compensation you deserve for your damages. While you think there is nothing else you need to do besides separate the money and use it for your expenses, there is a question that many personal injury victims still have, which is whether a settlement is taxable. The IRS […]
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Not Wearing a Seatbelt in New York Could Cost You
Not Wearing a Seatbelt in New York Could Cost You No one enjoys seeing the flashing blue lights in the rearview mirror. You know it will be costly, whatever the fine or penalty. Not only will it cost you money, but depending on your driving history, it could also cost you your license. In addition, it might hurt your personal injury case if you were […]
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Does a Fender Bender Count as an Accident?
Does a Fender Bender Count as an Accident? Fender bender accidents happen all the time, but do insurance companies truly consider them car accidents? To sum it up, yes. Any time one car collides with another, it constitutes an accident. There is no minimum amount of damage, speed, or force of impact that has to happen for a fender bender to be a […]
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8 Reasons Why Driver Actions May Lead to Car Accidents
8 Reasons Why Driver Actions May Lead to Car Accidents You may think that today’s motor vehicle safety features would help mitigate driving dangers and protect people from serious injury or death. However, as USA Today reports, technology cannot control all risks, and unsafe driving behaviors often contribute to auto accidents in the United States. If you’ve found yourself in a car accident due to […]
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Who Pays for Rear-end Collisions?
Who Pays for Rear-end Collisions? Car crashes happen in many ways. The scenarios are almost endless, from fender benders to high-speed head-on collisions. But one of the most typical types of car crashes involve rear-end crashes. In a rear-end traffic crash, the point of impact is where the front end of the tailing motorist’s car meets the rear end of […]
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Who Pays for My Damages and Injuries in a Hit-and-Run Accident?
Who Pays for My Damages and Injuries in a Hit-and-Run Accident? A hit-and-run accident happens when you’re hit by a driver who flees the scene and does not provide contact details. Being the victim of a hit-and-run accident can be extremely stressful. Along with dealing with the injuries you’ve sustained, you also have to figure out how to pay for the damages to your vehicle and […]
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