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...
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Why are rear-end crashes so common in New York?
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...
How do I choose the safest possible vehicle for my teen driver?
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...
How families can take action after a tragic pedestrian crash
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...
What should parents know about New York’s car seat safety laws?
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...
Which of the Capital Region’s roadways are most dangerous?
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...
Can I still file a claim for a wintertime slip-and-fall injury?
Thousands of people are injured in slip-and-fall accidents involving snow and ice each year. If you are one of them and someone else’s negligence caused your injuries, you have the right to seek compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages and medical costs. Too...
Who is at fault for a slip-and-fall accident?
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...
How can a lawyer help if I slip and fall in a parking lot?
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...
Who pays after a hit-and-run accident injures or kills a pedestrian?
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...