If a friend or a family member is involved in an accident after borrowing your car, your insurance company should generally step up and cover the damages. Giving your car key to a friend, colleague or relative may seem like a minor thing. However, if an accident occurs when someone else is driving your car, …
If you have been injured in a pedestrian auto accident in New York, you are likely wondering what damages you are entitled to. Here’s what you should know. Imagine you were walking beside a road and got hit by a speeding vehicle. Now you’re suffering from serious injuries that were caused by someone else’s carelessness. …
If you are involved in a blind spot accident, it is important to know how fault is determined and how you can claim rightful compensation. There’s a common notion that blind spot accidents are only common among truck drivers. This is not true. Any vehicle can be involved in a blind spot collision. If you …
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are usually caused by a sudden and violent jolt or blow to the head, common during an auto collision. According to a recent report released by the New York Department of Health, approximately 400 people suffer a traumatic brain injury every day in New York. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are usually …
According to the Federal Highway Administration, one in every five auto accidents is a secondary accident. Car accidents roughly break down into two types: primary and secondary accidents. You can think of a primary accident as a first-hand accident or a standard/typical car accident. On the other hand, a secondary car accident is an accident …
Pregnant women are 42% more likely to end up in an emergency room if involved in a car accident. Here are some of the most common types of injuries an expectant mother may incur after a car crash, what signs they should look for, and what they can do to protect their legal rights after …