Archive for the ‘Car Accidents’ Category

Most NY automobile accidents initially do not appear to be severe. In a simple “fender bender” that causes seemingly minimal damage to vehicles and no evident injuries, your initial instinct may be to not report the accident to the police or an insurance carrier. Perhaps the responsible driver may suggest, “Lets deal with this ourselves…” or “There’s no need to get insurance involved…”

You may not be legally required to report the car accident, but there are a number of reasons why it is always a good idea to report a NY car accident you’ve been involved in – and there may be significant repercussions if you fail to do so. (more…)

The time following a car accident that leaves you severely injured can be incredibly stressful. Between recovering physically and emotionally, coping with lost wages, dealing with missed work time and more, hiring a lawyer may be the last thing on your mind.

But if you’ve been injured because of the negligence of another individual, hiring a personal immediately following a car crash in Upstate NY is incredibly important for a number of reasons.

Thinking of going it alone when it comes to pursing compensation after a car accident? Read this first and you might change your mind. (more…)

There are a number of important records to maintain following an accident. One of the key records you’ll want to have on hand after a car accident left you injured is the car accident police report assembled by the agency that reported to your accident when it occurred.

This article will walk you through how to obtain a car accident police report in New York State, based on where your car accident occurred and which investigating agency attended to it. (more…)

Winter driving in the Northeast can be challenging and dangerous! With winters that leave our roads slick with ice, snow and slush, let’s take a moment to refresh our memories on how to avoid bad winter drivers and be prepared in the event of an accident.

Winter Driving Tips

Here are a few tips to help you stay safe and avoid winter driving hazards when the roadways are covered in snow and ice this winter. (more…)

Most people have, at some point in their lives, experienced how blinding the sun can be if its rays shine directly into your eyes. This can be especially problematic when you are behind the wheel of a car.

There are a number of factors that can make driving into the sun – an already difficult driving scenario – worse. These factors include driving on a street running east and west, sun glare from any snowfall, dirt and grime accumulations on your windshield, and light-colored dashboards.

The chances of encountering dangerous sun glare conditions are heightened in fall and winter when the trees have fewer leaves on them and the sun sets earlier in the evening.

Despite the fact that the position of the sun is not something the ordinary motorist can control, the New York Court of Appeals has determined that sun glare is not a valid excuse for a motor vehicle accident, especially one with a pedestrian. (more…)

People in many occupations drive as part of their jobs on a daily basis. Whether making deliveries, traveling to meet with clients, or visiting various service locations, employees – like all motorists – are expected to drive carefully and responsibly, so as not to cause harm to others.

But if an employee acts negligently or is involved in an accident while driving to complete duties associated with their job, it may be the employer who is held responsible.

If you drive for your job, you run a company that includes employees who drive while on the job, or you’ve been involved in an accident with someone who was driving for work, read on to find out what to expect when employees are involved in car accidents during the scope of their employment.  (more…)