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Not Wearing a Seatbelt in New York Could Cost You No one enjoys seeing the flashing blue lights in the rearview mirror. You know it will be costly, whatever the fine or penalty. Not only will it cost you money, but depending on your driving history, it could also cost you your license. In addition, it might hurt your personal injury case if you were […]

Does a Fender Bender Count as an Accident? Fender bender accidents happen all the time, but do insurance companies truly consider them car accidents? To sum it up, yes. Any time one car collides with another, it constitutes an accident. There is no minimum amount of damage, speed, or force of impact that has to happen for a fender bender to be a […]

8 Reasons Why Driver Actions May Lead to Car Accidents You may think that today’s motor vehicle safety features would help mitigate driving dangers and protect people from serious injury or death. However, as USA Today reports, technology cannot control all risks, and unsafe driving behaviors often contribute to auto accidents in the United States. If you’ve found yourself in a car accident due to […]

Who Pays for Rear-end Collisions? Car crashes happen in many ways. The scenarios are almost endless, from fender benders to high-speed head-on collisions. But one of the most typical types of car crashes involve rear-end crashes. In a rear-end traffic crash, the point of impact is where the front end of the tailing motorist’s car meets the rear end of […]

Who Pays for My Damages and Injuries in a Hit-and-Run Accident? A hit-and-run accident happens when you’re hit by a driver who flees the scene and does not provide contact details. Being the victim of a hit-and-run accident can be extremely stressful. Along with dealing with the injuries you’ve sustained, you also have to figure out how to pay for the damages to your vehicle and […]

Intersection Accidents and Injuries Driving through an intersection is one of the most complicated and anxiety-inducing traffic situations that people encounter on the road when operating a motor vehicle. Intersections are also some of the most common locations where car accidents occur. The heavy flow of traffic combined with a lack of attention or awareness and/or illegal maneuvers is […]

How Can a Car Accident Lawyer Help Me File a UM/UIM Claim? A car accident can cause you to suffer significant financial consequences. While you usually would pursue compensation from the driver at fault for the crash, pursuing a car accident claim may become complicated if the at-fault driver lacks insurance or has minimal liability coverage. You may pursue financial relief through an uninsured or underinsured motorist […]

What Do I Do After a Hit and Run? When you get hit by a driver who flees the crash scene, you might assume that any chance you had for financial recovery leaves with the fleeing driver. However, you have options for pursuing compensation after a hit and run accident. Acting quickly after a crash can help you pursue those options, including seeking coverage […]

How Much Is Pain and Suffering for a Car Accident? After you suffer injuries in a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence or recklessness, you may have the right to recover compensation for financial losses, such as vehicle repairs, medical expenses, and lost income or earning potential. However, depending on the injuries you suffered in the crash, you may also have the right to […]