Car Accidents

Your car's airbags are some of its more effective safety features. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, frontal airbags saved more than 50,000 lives in car crashes that occurred between 1987 and 2017. Airbags can only do their job...

This summer brought the emergence of the notorious 17-year cicadas to the Northeast states. But you don’t have to wait 17 years to be annoyed by most types of cicadas, as they usually emerge each summer to lull us to sleep on summer nights with their mating calls. Of...

Because dogs make excellent companion animals, they are popular with Americans. In fact, almost 40% of U.S. households have at least one canine. Many dog lovers, of course, like to take their pets with them when they drive. Sometimes, dog owners also may have little...

If you’re a senior driver (say 65+) who was involved in a car crash, you may be rethinking your ability to drive safely – even if another driver was responsible for the crash. You may have heard that because people’s motor skills diminish and their reaction time slows...

Backup cameras now come standard on every new vehicle sold in the U.S. These cameras capture footage from behind the vehicle and send it to a screen the driver can use to assist with reversing. While backup cameras undoubtedly save lives and protect pedestrians from...

Millions of car crashes occur every year in this country, and the causes of these crashes are extremely varied. Some of these causes are more common than others, so here are four of the most common things that can lead to a car collision in New York. Speeding Driving...

Rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber have a foothold in New York City. When the driver has an accident, passengers often end up with questions about who pays their medical bills.  Review the common scenarios affecting liability in a rideshare accident involving...

New York residents understand that the winter months typically feature cold temperatures, ice and snow. It can be dangerous to drive on surfaces covered with ice or snow. However, there are actions that you can take to reduce the chances of getting into a crash while...

If you live in New York City, you might rely on a rideshare service like Lyft to get from point A to point B. When an accident occurs in an Uber and you suffer injuries, you may be unsure how to recoup the cost of your medical expenses and lost wages. Review the...