New York law broadly bans the use of portable electronic devices while driving. Motorists who are caught texting behind the wheel could face a fine of $200. They could also receive five points on their driving record (accumulating at least 11 points in an 18-month period can result in a license susp…Read More
Sometimes proving liability is fairly straightforward after a truck accident. For example, if the trucker was drunk, failed a breath test, and admitted to being intoxicated, there should be plenty of strong evidence to prove fault. But if poor road conditions were to blame for your crash, proving li…Read More
If you were struck by a distracted driver, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim against the at-fault motorist. To recover a fair settlement, you’ll have to prove negligence, causation, and damages. You’ll also have to avoid making critical mistakes that would bring liability or the s…Read More
If you’re involved in a car accident, it’s important to maintain your composure at the scene. What you do and say in the immediate aftermath could influence your ability to recover compensation for medical bills, vehicle repairs, and other damages. Let’s explore a few “dos and don’ts” to…Read More
Brain trauma is one of the most devastating kinds of injuries a person can sustain. Even if the injury isn’t life-threatening, the victim might suffer permanent complications that affect his or her relationships, ability to earn an income, and general quality of life. If you sustained a traumatic…Read More
When people get behind the wheel while intoxicated, they risk not only causing an accident but also inflicting serious injuries on themselves, their passengers, and other people on the road. Since alcohol impairment makes it hard to stay in the proper lane, for example, drunk drivers are more likely…Read More
Whiplash is a relatively common car accident injury, especially in rear-end collisions. Also known as “neck strain,” whiplash is considered by many to be a minor injury—but in severe cases, it can lead to permanent complications. Up to 42 percent of people who sustain whiplash develop chronic …Read More
The vast majority of tractor-trailer accidents are caused by driver errors such as speeding, tailgating, and making illegal turns. Even if a trucker drives responsibly, though, all it takes is one mechanical malfunction to cause a devastating wreck. After being injured or losing a loved one in a tru…Read More
Before the FMCSA could start implementing measures to prevent truck accidents, it had to determine the most common causes of these collisions. In the Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS), researchers selected a nationally representative sample of the 120,000 tractor-trailer collisions that occu…Read More
Who May Be Liable for Damages After a Truck Accident? Yellow taxicabs and horse-drawn carriages aren’t the only vehicles jamming the streets of New York, though it might feel this way when stuck behind either. In reality, large trucks mak e up a considerable portion of city traffic. Restaurants an…Read More