Insurance can help people involved in motor vehicle collisions cover the cost of a recent wreck. State law requires that all drivers carry basic policies. After a crash occurs, the people involved often have questions about how to handle the claims process. The unique combination of liability and no-fault personal
Even for the most cautious drivers, New York State roads have risks. Accidents can happen even if you are unprepared for them, and their consequences can last years. Thankfully, New York is a no-fault State, meaning that fault does not determine the viability of an auto insurance claim. This can
New York is notorious for having aggressive drivers and high levels of traffic congestion. Discussions about traffic issues often focus on New York City. However, the Capital Region around Albany also sees more than its fair share of stressful driving situations and collisions. Some roads are much more dangerous than
Numerous laws regulate how people are required to behave in public. For example, there are specific rules that apply to those operating motorcycles on New York roads. Do riders in New York have a legal obligation to wear a helmet? New York requires consistent helmet use Some states do not
People visiting businesses often have to walk through a parking lot to get from their cars to the operations at issue. As such, companies are legally tasked with keeping their parking lots in good repair. A parking lot that’s not in good shape can lead to patrons suffering injuries. Uneven
Slip-and-falls can occur at any point throughout the year in the Albany area. A spring rainstorm might lead to wet floors at a local church and someone getting hurt on their way to service. Leaves tracked in from outside might trigger an autumn slip-and-fall. However, there are unique safety hazards during the
Winter brings along its own set of safety challenges, with one of the most common hazards being icy surfaces. Slips and falls in icy parking lots can result in catastrophic damage such as broken bones or traumatic brain injuries. This cold reality leaves many wondering who is responsible for such
Being injured in a car crash is traumatic. For individuals who suffer significant injuries, the consequences to one’s health, financial well being and family is often considerable. If you’re in this position, you deserve to be fully compensated by taking legal action against the negligent party that caused the crash. Once
Car accidents continue to result in thousands of injuries and deaths on our nation’s roads and highways each year. While they occur for many reasons, the most common is inattention of a driver due to texting, talking with a passenger, fatigue, or momentary lapse of judgment. Types of collisions range
Many of the worst car crashes occur after a moment of horror as someone realizes that another driver has turned directly into their path or is about to hit them. They see the risk but are unable to avoid it. However, some crashes occur without victims realizing that they are