According to 2022 car accident statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation, there were 42,514 deaths from car crash accidents in the United States. 2022 car accident statistics also show that 1,175 died in car accidents in New York alone. An auto accident death is tragic. These sudden and unexpected deaths are stressful and emotional […]
Headaches after a car accident are common. While sometimes stress-induced, other times they may indicate something more concerning. Common causes of headaches include whiplash, concussion, or other head injuries. In serious cases, a headache may indicate a traumatic brain injury. No matter the cause of a headache, debilitating head pain can affect you physically, financially, […]
There are numerous vehicle accident causes including driver actions and errors, and external factors like weather or mechanical failure. Leading car crash causes like drunk driving, speeding, and reckless driving can lead to severe injuries. On average, there are 136,913 emergency room visits each year due to car accidents in New York. Our experienced New […]
Chest pain after a car accident could indicate an injury requiring medical assistance, such as broken bones, internal damage, or even a seat belt injury causing chest pain. Prompt medical care can determine the cause of chest pain after an accident, whether it’s from being hit in the chest or other chest injuries from car […]
Generally speaking, car accidents cases rarely go to court. Most claims are resolved through negotiation outside of the judicial process. For this reason, it’s important for an injury victim to retain an experienced New York car accident lawyer with the high-level negotiation acumen who can cross the finish line with a win, although sometimes a […]
Attempts to reopen a claim following a settlement are unlikely to prevail. In most cases, a settlement is a final decision, and the injured party will sign a legally binding document that prevents them from taking further action against the party that signed the agreement. There are a few rare exceptions where reopening a claim […]
Impact, force, and even safety devices like airbags and seatbelts can cause injury in an accident. Approximately five people are injured every minute in car crashes in the U.S. If you’ve been injured, a New York car accident lawyer can help. Car accident leg injuries can range from minor scrapes and bruises to complex fractures […]
Hit and run in New York is very common. A hit-and-run accident happens when a vehicle hits something, like another vehicle, object, or person, and then the driver just takes off without stopping to help or give their information. This kind of accident can really hurt or even kill someone, and the drivers who run […]
The violent forces of a crash and traumatic blows that a car occupant can suffer often result in a wide range of neck injuries, including sprains, strains, herniated discs, fractures, and spinal cord damage. However, many car accident victims who suffer neck injuries often have difficulty recovering injury compensation for their medical expenses and lost […]
When you are driving on freeways, or anywhere for that matter, there is always the risk of getting involved in an accident. Driving in itself is a risky proposition, so it is important to know how to file an accident claim. A New York Car Accident Attorney will file a car accident claim by gathering all […]
