Motor Vehicle Accidents

Not every driver on the road follows New York's insurance requirements. If you are hit by someone who carries no coverage at all, you could find yourself facing significant expenses with no obvious source of compensation. Learning how the state addresses these...

People frequently underestimate how much a car crash may cost. They focus on short-term expenses and fail to look at the big picture. They are so eager to move on as quickly as possible that they may do themselves a real disservice. People sometimes settle for less...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has put forward a new rule aimed at minimizing pedestrian injuries caused by vehicles, particularly large SUVs and pickup trucks. This proposal comes in response to a worrying 57% increase in pedestrian deaths...

The visible damage to vehicles and physical injuries sustained are only part of the story when a car accident occurs. The aftermath of a car accident often inspires numerous additional expenses that can deeply affect both survivors and their families. Beyond immediate...

Discussions of catastrophic car crash injuries often focus on three specific injuries. People generally focus on amputations, brain injuries and spinal cord injuries as the most severe non-fatal injuries possible. A vehicle occupant who suffers one of those injuries...

People who are involved in a car crash can suffer many different injuries. While many of these are minor, there are some injuries that can result in life-long consequences. These are known as catastrophic injuries. Two of the more serious catastrophic injuries that...

A decade has passed since New York officially adopted the Vision Zero road safety approach that originated in Europe. New York was the U.S. first city to embrace this principle, the main objective of which is to help eliminate traffic fatalities. The Vision Zero...