Motor Vehicle Accidents

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...

One of the downsides of living in New York where so many people come to follow their careers and dreams is that our roads are particularly congested. The sheer number of vehicles, all in a hurry to get somewhere, means we are more likely to be involved in a car...

Every driver knows certain behaviors can increase the risk of getting into a crash: distractions, driving while tired or intoxicated. However, did you know you could be at an increased risk of crashing based on the type of car you drive? "Retirement" vehicles Older...

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, whether it’s a serious accident or a “fender bender”, there are several important steps that you should take to ensure your rights are protected. Being familiar with the steps to follow after a car accident is important for...

If you’ve been injured in a car accident and you have chosen to pursue a personal injury claim, you have likely encountered the term “negligence.” Most car accident lawsuits are based on the legal principle of negligence, which is defined as a breach in the “duty of...

Though Winter does not officially start for a few weeks, colder temperatures and early sunsets have already arrived here in Albany and the Capital District. Snowy and icy roads are just around the corner. Unfortunately, that increases the chances that you will be...

The end of summer is an exciting if hectic time for school-age children and their parents. However, this can be a dangerous time as well. Pedestrian accidents in school zones serve as tragic reminders of the enhanced awareness we all must exercise while school is in...

The pandemic has driven more Americans off the roads and into their homes for prolonged periods of time. While fewer drivers behind the wheel and lower disposable incomes should equate to a significant reduction in accidents, a strange phenomenon reveals that the...

We live in an increasingly mobile and hurried society. Various conveyances can get us from place to place, whether that involves walking, biking, or jetting across oceans and continents. Automobiles remain our primary mode of transportation. Driving a car or truck...

If you want to increase your chances of surviving a serious car accident, you should wear your seat belt every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle. After all, of the roughly 37,000 people who died in car accidents in 2017, nearly half were not wearing seat...