Auto Accidents

If you though the defective Takata airbag saga was over, think again. Almost two million of these “ticking time bombs” are still on the roads, according to a government watchdog group. Some 20,000 of these vehicles have “alpha” airbags, which are the most dangerous type of defective Takata airbag. According to ACCC chairwoman Delia Rickard,…Read the article

There is never a good time to be involved in a car accident and even if no one is injured there is still pain and anguish- the frustration of dealing with insurance claims. If someone is injured in an auto accident then you have to face the battle to get compensation for your injuries and…Read the article

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than three million people are injured each year in vehicle accidents across the country. The different injuries resulting from a car accident can be as varied as the individual circumstances of each collision, but there are some types of injuries that are more common than others. Some…Read the article

Being involved in any sort of auto accident is a scary and painful experience to be sure but it is important to take care of yourself and stay calm in the minutes, hours, days, and weeks that follow. After an auto accident, you need to keep a clear head and make smart decisions and choices.…Read the article

We all want a safe and reliable car that gets us where we need to go and that keeps us and our loved ones safe. We have come a long way since the early cars that has no seat belts or windshields and there are many amazing safety features that modern vehicles have. Here are…Read the article

All of us have seen the videos that show the horrific dangers of texting while driving and we have seen numerous billboards that urge us not to use our mobile phones on the road, but many people still continue to do it, thinking that they have everything under control and that nothing will ever happen…Read the article

School Bus Accidents: Who’s Liable for Damages? School bus accidents are harrowing, both because there are often multiple victims affected and the damages severe, and because the victims are typically young children. When a school bus accident occurs, the families of those involved in the accident may have numerous questions regarding liability, and how to…Read the article

Behavioral or operational negligence, the kinds of behaviors outlined below, causes over 90 percent of vehicle wrecks in the United States. That’s the main reason why more and more publications, physicians, and governments use the phrase “motor vehicle crash” instead of “motor vehicle accident.” Environmental negligence (e.g. driving too fast at night or turning too…Read the article

Although New York has one of the lowest percentages of uninsured motorists in the country, it also has one of the lowest auto insurance minimum requirements in the country. So, many tortfeasors (negligent drivers) are dangerously uninsured, and may not have enough coverage to fully compensate injured plaintiffs, especially in serious or catastrophic injury collisions.…Read the article

Before delving into the legal implications of a New York car crash, the first step is to label these incidents properly. There is a growing movement afoot to replace car accident with car crash. After all, some point out, trains derail, planes crash, and ships sink. Furthermore, these people claim, “accident” implies an uncontrollable event…Read the article