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
Selecting the right vehicle for a new driver can be a challenge. Cost is obviously a factor, as is fuel efficiency and how much insurance will cost for the vehicle. However, for parents who are about to send a young adult out onto the road for the first time, the
Pedestrians have virtually no protection from the dangers of traffic other than the law. Rules about sharing the road can reduce the likelihood of someone getting hit by a motor vehicle while walking to the store or starting out for an afternoon jog. If every person out walking or jogging
Most parents would do anything to protect their kids. But many are unaware of state laws for child car seats, and it’s not a lengthy list. New York has these basic requirements: Children under 2 years old must ride in rear-facing car seats Children under 4 must ride in front
New York has some of the most dangerous highways in the country. The Federal Highway Administration puts the state at No. 6 on its list of “States With the Worst Roads.” In fact, a study said more than 60% of New York’s major highways are less than good, breaking down the
Winter is often a treacherous time for navigating the outdoors in Albany. While National Weather Service statistics show that we’ve only received about half of the average snowfall through late February, it only takes a little snow and ice covering to create hazardous conditions. Thousands of New Yorkers are injured
Slip-and-fall accidents can happen anytime, but hazards increase when snowy and icy conditions return here in Albany. Some parking lot falls may not be anyone’s fault, but they often happen due to the negligence of property owners or others. In many of these cases, it may not be clear whether
Crossing or walking along busy New York roads can be extremely hazardous. Our bodies are no match for two-ton vehicles that, even at low speeds, can cause traumatic and life-changing injuries. More disturbing are statistics showing double-digit percentage increases in pedestrian deaths in each of the last two years. The