Category Archives: Car Accident
Are You a New York Resident? The Answer May Affect Your Car Accident Lawsuit
Personal injury claims, such as lawsuits arising from car accidents, are generally handled under state law. This means that if you are injured in a motor vehicle crash that occurs in New York, your remedy would be to sue the negligent driver (or other third party) in a New York State Supreme Court. But… Read More »
How Does Uninsured Motorist Coverage Protect (or Not Protect) You in New York City?
New York law requires drivers to purchase and maintain a minimum amount of auto insurance coverage in order to legally register their motor vehicle with the state. If you are an active New York driver, you probably know that this insurance mandate includes personal injury protection (or “no-fault”) coverage that covers your medical expenses… Read More »
Who Is Liable for a Rear-End Car Accident in New York?
All New York drivers have a legal duty to obey traffic laws and operate their vehicles in a reasonably safe manner. A driver who commits a traffic infraction that leads to an accident is liable for any personal injury suffered by another driver, passenger, or pedestrian. Indeed, a traffic violation is considered negligence per… Read More »
Federal Court Upholds $1.9 Million Verdict Against BMW
We often think of car accidents in terms of a collision with another vehicle or object. But there are cases where the car itself may be the cause of the accident. After all, cars are essentially a complex type of consumer product. And like any consumer product, a defect in its design or manufacture… Read More »