Can Social Media Posts Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim? YES!
Posting lots of information about daily activities, outings, and even angry rants on social media has become a habit for many people. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that the information we share isn’t always just visible to our friends, but might be available for the whole world to see. When you’re pursuing a claim for compensation […]
Safe Driving Near Tractor-Trailers and Other Large Vehicles
We’ve discussed the dangers posed by large trucks, tractor-trailers, and semis in previous posts. These massive vehicles can easily crush smaller vehicles and cause large pileups on New York highways. While accidents between passenger vehicles and large trucks often result from negligence on behalf of the truck driver, passenger vehicles can also take steps to prevent accidents […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Resulting from a Car Accident
Experiencing a serious car accident isn’t just scary—it’s traumatic. After a wreck, you may experience flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, or depression. While these issues may fade in time, they might also be symptomatic of an overarching condition for which you should seek treatment. Motor vehicle accidents are the most frequently experienced traumatic event for about 25% […]
The Law Recognizes a Different Standard For Assumption of the Risk Among Children
What is Assumption of Risk? The basic, non-formal idea of “assumption of risk” is that the plaintiff has in some way, spoken or unspoken, acknowledged there was a risk in the activity they were hurt in, potentially leaving the defendant free of responsibility As a general rule, the legal theory of “assumption of the risk” makes […]
Seat Belts: Even More Important Than You Might Think
Buckle up! Not only is it the law; it’s an excellent way to ensure that you survive an accident. Here are some facts relating to seat belts, and why it’s so important that you strap in each time you get in the car. While a seat belt can’t save you from all types of injuries relating […]
Head-On Crashes are Often Serious or Even Fatal
Head-on crashes constitute a small proportion of all car crashes, but a much greater share of fatal crashes. While generally making up only 2% of all car accidents, head-on collisions constitute over 10% of all motor vehicle collision deaths. Such accidents are most likely to happen on more rural highways, where speeds can be high but […]
Identifying and Understanding Whiplash
Whiplash is a very common injury after a car accident, but it is frequently misunderstood and mistreated. Ensure that you have an accurate understanding of this condition, which you might not realize can result in long-term symptoms, and seek compensation from the responsible party so that you have the resources you need to recover fully. What […]
Steps to Take After Your Car is Hit While Parked
It’s something no one wants to see—you come out to your car parked on the street or in a parking lot, only to find it smashed up. Adding insult to injury, there’s no note on the car. Here are some helpful facts about car accidents involving a hit and run of your parked car. It’s not just […]
How to Best Record Evidence of an Accident
If you’ve been in a serious accident, you’ll want to be well-prepared when it comes time to make a claim with your insurer or, if the accident was sufficiently serious, in court. The best way to present a strong claim is by making sure that you have as much evidence as possible to turn over […]
Swimming Pool Accidents and Liability in New York
During a steamy summer like this one, you may be wishing you had a pool, or spending a lot more time at the homes of friends who do have pools. Unfortunately, accidental drownings in both private and public swimming pools remain tragically common. In fact, drowning is the number one cause of unintentional death among […]