Many vehicle accidents result in property damage only, allowing the involved parties to escape injury. Unfortunately, others end more tragically, with one or more victims suffering severe injuries. Of course, you want to get what you deserve in your accident claim,...
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Are some drivers blind to cyclists?
“Are you blind?” is something many cyclists have shouted after a driver almost knocked them off their bicycle. It turns out the driver may well have been. Many drivers fail to spot cyclists due to something called inattentional blindness. Here is how it works:...
Common causes of truck accidents
Most road users will agree that there are risks when it comes to sharing the road with larger vehicles such as trucks and other commercial vehicles. Their sheer size and presence on the road can be intimidating and it sometimes feels like their movements can be...
What if the driver at fault for your accident has no insurance?
Can you still make a claim? While you may make sure your car is fully insured when you’re on the road, unfortunately not everyone does the same. Finding yourself in a car accident is at best a hassle and at worst, has the possibility to be devastating. When it comes...
3 ways drivers can prevent car accidents
Car crashes are one of the most common ways people get injured or killed. In the United States, there are approximately six million car accidents per year, and half of that number results in injuries. Fortunately, many car crashes are preventable. Here are three ways...
Proving lost wages in your car accident claim
When a car accident leads to injuries that prevent you from going to work, you can claim lost wages and other job benefits as part of your compensation package. Even if your injuries were minor and prevented you from working for a short time, you still deserve...
The impact of back pain after an accident
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people miss work. It’s also a leading cause of disability around the country. Unfortunately, it’s also a common injury in car accidents, slip and fall accidents and more. You have rights if you were injured in an accident...
How much will your New York no-fault coverage actually pay?
How much a car crash costs you will depend on several factors. One of them will be how severe the wreck was. Another will be how much coverage you carry, as well as how much insurance the other driver has. New York mandates that drivers carry both liability coverage...
Teenage truckers in New York? It could soon be a reality
Traveling down the highway with a lot of big rigs can make anybody nervous. You really have to hope that the truckers behind those wheels know what they are doing. That’s why it’s so concerning to so many people that New York wants to give teenagers the ability to get...