New York is a no-fault vehicle insurance state, which means individuals typically turn to their own insurance carrier to pay for medical expenses related to an accident. This no-fault system often prevents individuals from filing personal injury lawsuits against the alleged negligent party. However, individuals may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit in
When individuals sustain slip and fall injuries on another person’s property, they may be able to recover compensation for their losses. If the property owner was negligent, then an insurance claim or a civil personal injury lawsuit against the property owner may be necessary. However, just like other types of personal injury lawsuits in New
As the weather heats up and stays hot in New York throughout the summer months, there are several tips drivers should be aware of when it comes to operating during the hottest times of the year. Here, we want to offer a few tips for safely operating your vehicle during the summer months. Keep Your
When you or a loved one sustain a workplace injury, there will likely be how many questions related to what steps to take next. Work injuries are scary, particularly if they jeopardize a person’s ability to earn an income. Here, we want to cover five important steps that work injury victims in New York should
New York is considered a no-fault insurance state when it comes to vehicle accident claims. However, many people are not quite sure what this means when it comes to an accident and their insurance. Across the country, the vast majority of states are considered fault-based or tort-based states, so we want to offer some clarifications
The construction industry accounted for approximately 20% of all workplace fatalities during the most recent reporting year on file, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). However, the vast majority of construction accidents are not fatal, but they often lead to severe injuries. Here, we want to discuss some of the most common
Dangerous intersections can be deadly. No matter how cautious you are, as you approach them, accidents happen at intersections. This is especially true for some of the more dangerous ones around New York. Intersection Accidents are Extremely Common The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there are around 2.2 million traffic accidents at
Car accidents can range from minor fender benders to catastrophic, life-altering events. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident, you are familiar with the pain, stress, and anxiety it can cause. When you are hit by an uninsured driver, frustration multiplies. When an accident occurs, and both motorists have car
Sideswipe accidents occur regularly in and around Buffalo. Those involved often sustain significant property damage and severe injuries after a sideswipe incident occurs, but how is liability determined in these scenarios? Determining liability is crucial, particularly so that victims can recover compensation for their injury and property damage losses. Here, we want to examine sideswipe
Accidents involving large commercial trucks can result in devastating injuries and extensive property damage. Unfortunately, many of the accidents that do occur happen as a result of vehicles traveling in blind spots of the larger commercial truck. Here, we want to discuss the blind spots that surround semi-trucks as well as the steps that drivers
