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The Dangers of Drunk Driving Accidents Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for those ages 44 and under. Approximately one-third of these deaths are related to drinking and driving. nearly 11,000 people died in drunk driving accidents in 2016 and 2017. In New York State, over 20 percent of all highway deaths involve alcohol use. Many more drunk […]

How to Choose a Car Accident Injury Attorney It’s one of those things that most people don’t think about until they’ve been injured: How do you choose an accident attorney? If you’ve been hurt in a car accident, here are some helpful tips. Know What You’re Looking For Before you begin searching, a good place to start is to learn what you’re looking […]

Don’t Accept the First Settlement Offer You Receive After a Car Crash You’ve probably negotiated a new vehicle, a salary package, or some other important deal. When you’re hurt in a car crash, negotiating your injury claim involves that same intense give and take. Settlements are inherently different, of course. You’re trying to agree on the value of your pain and scarring, permanent impairments, and lost opportunities. […]

Living With Back and Neck Injuries from Rear-End Collisions Rear-end collisions can cause significant back and neck injuries. We’ve all heard of whiplash, a common injury in these types of accidents which can be very painful and debilitating. But whiplash only constitutes one of a range of significant back and neck trauma that can result from being rear-ended. In this article, we describe how […]

What Should You Do After a Defective Motorcycle Accident in New York? The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles documented 4,750 motorcycle crashes in the state—more than a quarter of which, 1,151, took place in New York City. More recently, the Governors Highway Safety Association estimated 136 fatalities due to motorcycle accidents in New York state. Most of the time, drivers of larger vehicles like cars […]

NYC Uber Accident Lawsuits and Settlements Uber brings both convenience and suspicion to every community it serves. Drivers appreciate the opportunity to bring in extra income and those who do not own cars like its accessibility. On the surface, this looks like a good arrangement for all involved. However, issues of passenger safety, driver treatment, and regulatory violations arise frequently. Accidents […]

Nerve Damage After an Accident When you are involved in a serious accident, you may find the doctor giving you a laundry list of injuries that you have incurred. From concussions to internal injuries, the one problem you may not pay as much attention to is nerve damage. When you hear about nerve damage, you may associate it with having […]

What to Do If Accident Aggravates Pre-Existing Injury? Dealing with a pre-existing injury can be a difficult and painful ordeal. Sprains, strains, herniated discs, ruptured discs, and traumatic injuries can cause a range of issues that include pain, numbness, weakness, tingling sensations and other issues. The pain can be ongoing, as you are following your doctor’s orders to do everything you can to […]