A recent tragedy on the New York State Thruway serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers facing motorists on our state’s busiest highways. As reported by Spectrum News on December 10, 2025, a devastating crash involving an illegal U-turn resulted in a double fatality in the Hudson Valley. While
After a car accident on the busy roads of Albany County, from I-90 to Central Avenue, the path to compensation can be confusing. New York operates under a “No-Fault” insurance system, a term that often misleads accident victims. While it’s designed to streamline payments for initial medical costs and lost
A car accident can turn your life upside down in an instant. One moment you’re driving on the I-87 Northway or navigating a busy intersection on Central Avenue, and the next you’re dealing with vehicle damage, mounting medical bills, and debilitating pain. The physical and emotional trauma is overwhelming enough,
Understanding Your Options in New York State After a car accident, one of the first questions victims often ask is: “Who pays my medical bills?” In New York, a no-fault insurance state, the answer likely lies right in your own automobile insurance policy but read on for an understandable explanation
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents in New York. Every year, thousands of drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists suffer serious injuries due to distracted drivers who fail to pay full attention to the road. If you or a loved one has been injured in
Even if you’ve lived in this area for years, driving in the snow and other treacherous winter road conditions never gets easy. Moreover, no matter how careful you are, it can be difficult to respond in time if another driver does something reckless or negligent. Let’s look at a few
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
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