Auto accidents may be a fact of life, but they almost never happen by mere coincidence. In fact, the overwhelming majority of car accidents are caused by negligence — that is, someone’s failure to behave reasonably, responsibly, or lawfully. How, exactly, does negligence lead to collision? In the sections that follow, we examine several of […]
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Every year, there are more than 8,000 drunk driving accidents in the state of New York. The overwhelming majority of those (around 6,000) result in at least one injury. About 350 New Yorkers die in drunk driving accidents each year. We hope you’re never involved in a drunk driving accident. But if you are — and […]
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New Yorkers who are hit by an underinsured driver have several options for claiming compensation, but the process can be complex. If you have auto insurance, it’s easy to assume everyone else does too. After all, it’s required. New York state law mandates that anyone operating a motor vehicle on public roadways maintain an active […]
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The driver in the rear-most vehicle is usually at fault, but there are exceptions, and even when those don’t apply, both drivers may be able to recover compensation. Rear-end accidents are among the most common traffic events in the world. Nowhere is that more true than in Manhattan and New York City’s surrounding communities — […]
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The Importance of Seeking Prompt Medical Attention After Any Accident or Crash Human nature is a strange force. It can compel you to say things you don’t mean, or to make statements against your own interest. Take a car accident, for example. Many people’s first instinct is to say, “I’m sorry” or “It was my […]
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