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A recently enacted tort reform package has made significant changes to New York auto injury law. The new legislation, which took effect on May 27, introduce new standards for proving serious injuries and for recovering non-economic damages in an automobile accident...
Intersections are frequent sites of motor vehicle crashes, and a significant number of these involve left turns. Though it may seem that the turning driver is principally to blame, left-turn accidents can occur under several common scenarios, and many times the fault difficult to determine without a thorough investigation. New York Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1141 requires any driver…
Lawsuits over injuries from truck accidents are often more complicated than cases arising from collisions involving passenger cars. When a semi-truck or other heavy commercial vehicle collides with a smaller vehicle, the size and weight disparity causes greater force to be exerted. Occupants of the smaller vehicle can suffer catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage and…
Soft tissue injuries, which are common in automobile collisions, affect the muscles, ligaments and tendons. Unlike fractures or other more obvious injuries, symptoms may take hours or even days to manifest. Nevertheless, soft issue injuries require proper diagnosis and treatment, as they can cause persistent pain and can significantly impact a person’s ability to perform daily activities and enjoy life.…
If you are in an accident as a passenger in an Uber or Lyft vehicle, or as a driver or passenger of another vehicle, you have various legal recourses to obtain compensation for your injuries. Insurance claims for rideshare accidents can be complex because multiple parties may be involved, including the rideshare driver, the other driver and the rideshare company…
Distracted driving, which includes texting, talking on the phone or engaging with other devices while behind the wheel, has become a leading cause of car accidents nationwide. A driver whose conduct causes an accident may be held liable for damages to people injured. Proving that the driver was distracted at the time of the accident requires gathering strong evidence that…
In New York, if you have been injured in an accident caused by an intoxicated or impaired driver, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries. Winning this compensation involves understanding the legal thresholds for intoxication and impairment, gathering compelling evidence, and potentially holding both the driver and other parties accountable under dram shop laws. In New York,…
Determining causation and fault in a car accident involves a careful analysis of various types of evidence, including the damage to the vehicles involved. This, along with other forensic evidence, can help reconstruct the events leading up to the collision and identify the at-fault driver and the extent of their responsibility. The location of the damage on the vehicles can provide…
Individuals injured in accidents caused by intoxicated or drug-impaired drivers are entitled to financial compensation. A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) provides a solid foundation for the victim’s claim. However, it is still necessary to show a causal link between the driver’s intoxication or impairment and the accident. DUI (driving with a…
Self-driving cars, also known as autonomous vehicles (AVs), are revolutionizing transportation. However, with this new technology comes an important question: who is liable for damages in the unfortunate event of an accident? Unlike traditional car crashes where driver negligence is often clear-cut, AV accidents introduce a new layer of complexity due to the varying levels of automation. There are a…