Blog: Car Accidents

While St. Patrick’s Day is a fun occasion to celebrate with green beer and attire, the luck of the Irish may not protect you when you’re behind the wheel. Since St. Patrick’s Day is one of the largest drinking events of the year, there are more drunk drivers on the road, which can cause severe …

You have probably been told that your car insurance rate will increase if you are involved in an accident, regardless of who was at fault. This is a misunderstanding; your insurance rate may increase any time you are involved in a car accident. While this is not a guarantee that it will increase your rate, …

As a parent, you may worry when your child gets behind the wheel. This stress can compound if your child is away on spring break. If your child gets into an accident while out of town, it is essential to know the steps they should take to protect their rights and interests. An experienced attorney …

Experiencing injuries in a car crash is a traumatic event, whether you are driving or riding in a vehicle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that a person passes away in a drunk driving crash every 50 minutes in this country. Intoxicated driving represents 33% of all deadly crashes and results in thousands …

When car crashes occur involving multiple vehicles, there may be a conflict when it comes time to distinguish who was responsible for the multiple-vehicle accident. If you are involved in a multiple-vehicle accident, you might discover yourself facing various insurance carriers while attempting to guard yourself against accusations of blame following the crash. You need …

Being involved in any accident can be terrifying. However, T-bone accidents are particularly terrifying because it involves a car crashing into the side of a car, meaning that the passengers on the side of the collision are likely to experience severe injuries. These injuries can lead to expensive medical services and impede people from working …

Now that school is back in session, students and their families will be driving back and forth from colleges and universities all over the state and the country. With highways and roads filled with extra travelers, make sure to have the car checked, make sure the car is well stocked and be sure to use …

While the holidays are a time for us to celebrate, visit with our loved ones, and relax, they can also mean things like excessive drinking and adverse weather conditions that make roads slippery. This understandably leads to an increase in the number of car accidents of various types, including those caused by drunk drivers. Recent …

People are often left wondering how an out-of-state car accidents can end up impacting an insurance claim. Is it easier for insurance carriers to deny payouts in these situations? How do you pursue legal action following a crash with an out-of-state driver? If you or a loved one has been harmed in an out-of-state crash, …

Approximately one in every five car crashes occur in parking lots rather than at intersections or around corners. While many people believe that parking lot accidents are routinely minor because they occur at low speed, this is not always the case. In reality, the National Safety Council reports that 60,000 individuals are injured in collisions …

Based on an AAA survey, approximately 44% of Americans who intend on purchasing a living Christmas tree will fail to adequately secure the tree while taking it home. This statistic remains high even though over 10% of the people who responded to this survey report previously having trees fall off their vehicles while transporting the …

After sustaining injuries in a car accident, you should prioritize your health by seeing a doctor. Doing this allows you to start the recovery process quickly, and the information from your visits can make your claim stronger. However, you may not know the right questions to ask to learn more about your injuries and properly …

If you have ever had a bruise seemingly appear from nowhere or do not remember how an injury was caused, you have suffered what is referred to as a hidden or rebound injury. Some people have reported not noticing these injuries until weeks after an accident has occurred. While some people think that following serious …

Uber has become an increasingly popular rideshare option over the past several years. The convenience of the app fits in smoothly with the hustle of the airport pick-up lane or traveling home from the bar, and it allows you to concentrate on other important tasks as your driver whisks you off to your final destination. …

New York state experiences 224 sunny days a year, which is slightly higher than the average in the United States of 205 sunny days. This helps to offset the 119 days each year that New York state experiences some kind of precipitation, but creates some additional challenges for motorists who must contend with sun glare. …

Accidents occur daily, and bad weather, such as heavy rain, sleet, snow, or fog, can make driving all the more difficult. Dangerous weather can increase the likelihood of an accident due to hydroplaning, loss of control of a vehicle, or loss of visibility. Even though the weather may impact your car accident claim, it is …

Head-on collisions are some of the most dangerous car accidents a person can get into. When you walk away from a head-on collision with another vehicle, you may be left with substantial financial and physical losses that take months to resolve. You can, of course, hold the party responsible for your head-on collision with the …

Car accidents are traumatic experiences. If you are involved in a car accident with an unlicensed driver, you will likely anticipate some additional challenges. This is because anyone driving without a license in New York state or any other part of the country also likely lacks car insurance. What to do if You Are Involved …

Safety Advice for Teenage Drivers The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has reported that teen drivers have accident rates that are approximately four times greater than motorists age 20 and older. Here are some pieces of advice that your teenage driver can follow to reduce the risk of ending up in a car accident. Why …