One of the first steps following an accident is to ask for the insurance information of the other parties involved in the incident. However, when an individual refuses to provide you with their insurance information, you may wonder what options you have to ensure you can file a successful personal injury claim. When someone does …
At many parties and get-togethers, serving alcohol to the guests is one of the host’s many duties. While most hosts trust their guests to handle themselves, a guest may drink too much and get behind the wheel of their car. Unfortunately, an overserved party guest is likely to get into an accident and severely injure …
Imagine getting into a vehicle accident on St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you are on your way home from a related celebration or going about the day as usual, this can feel extraordinarily scary, overwhelming, confusing, and frustrating. Depending on the severity of the damage, you may also face high medical bills, vehicle repair costs, and …
While taxis and rideshare services are intended to provide a safe mode of transportation around New York City, the frequency of taxi accidents in NYC is higher than many may realize. The Taxi & Limousine Commission’s (TLC) 2020 FactBook notes that New York City taxis were involved in an average of 819 injury crashes per …
Ticketing hasn’t proven to be a big enough deterrent to curb cellphone usage while driving, so now the government has taken to social media to shame drivers who choose to engage their phones behind the wheel. The government is taking advantage of this opportunity they’ve been afforded by drivers bold enough to admit to driving …
Throughout New York City and New York State, a report has been released from Erie County last week voicing concern at the increase in 2015 of ATV (all-terrain vehicle) accidents and injuries. It has been reported that most accidents are due to the person operating the vehicle speeding while in unfamiliar terrain. Also often there …
Segways are not yet the preferred transport method for many, but they are being used as a way of seeing the sights in places such as San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Even some airport security personnel are using them to perform their duties. They look harmless enough as they quietly wend their way around a …
Whether caused by negligence or alcohol, bad weather or defective equipment, car accidents can cause life-changing injuries that affect the families of everyone involved. In an effort to prevent these injuries, states across the nation are tightening down on traffic laws. New York is among the most forward thinking states when it comes to traffic …
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