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MTA Bus Crashes Off Bronx Overpass
A bus operated by New York’s Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) crashed off an overpass over the Cross Bronx Expressway, injuring at least eight people. The terrifying accident is a reminder that even city buses are at risk for a crash. Read on to learn about the accident and whether injured passengers may file claims… Read More »
What Does Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage Mean?
New York law requires drivers to purchase a minimum amount of insurance coverage before getting on the road. In addition to the minimum required liability coverage ($25,000/$50,000 for bodily injury and $10,000 for property damage), drivers are also required to carry minimum supplementary uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (SUM) in the same amounts. What does this… Read More »
What to Do After a Taxi Accident in New York?
Taxis are a necessary evil in New York. For many people, owning a car is simply not feasible. But taxi drivers often make aggressive, risky driving maneuvers, and accidents are common. If you were hurt while riding as a passenger in a New York cab, what should you do? Below, our dedicated New York… Read More »
What to Do With Neck Pain After Car Accident
Neck injury is one of the most common consequences of car crashes. Particularly in rear-end collisions, car accident victims are often thrown about their vehicle with their head and torso sent in opposing directions. The sudden jerking movements and impact can cause neck strain, spraining and tearing muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves in the… Read More »
Who is Responsible in a Multi-Car Crash?
Multi-car crashes or multiple vehicle accidents occur when more than two cars get caught up in an accident. Sometimes, one vehicle hits another and causes a chain reaction of collisions. Other times, two vehicles will crash and additional cars following them will be unable to avoid joining the fray, leading to a multiple-vehicle pileup…. Read More »
Can You Sue if you Were Injured in an Uber Accident
These days, rideshare vehicles like Uber are nearly as prevalent as yellow taxis. The laws and regulations governing rideshare drivers are not, unfortunately, clear-cut. In many ways, Uber drivers are treated differently compared to other commercial drivers. If you were in an accident with an Uber vehicle, you may or may not be able… Read More »
Family of Woman Killed by Speeding NYPD Cruiser Plans to Sue
A young woman was tragically killed in the Bronx when she was struck by a speeding NYPD vehicle. The family recently filed a notice with the city stating that they intend to sue the city for damages as a result of the accident. Continue reading for details about the accident and how claims against… Read More »
What’s Considered a Serious Injury in a Car Accident?
New York is one of only a few states that has a “no-fault” scheme when it comes to car crash injury claims. People file a claim with their own insurance provider after a crash, regardless of fault, and are limited to certain categories of damages and the limits of their insurance policy. In order… Read More »
How is a Truck Accident Different From a Car Accident?
Being involved in any sort of traffic accident is scary, jarring, and has the potential to upend your life. When a crash involves a tractor-trailer, eighteen-wheeler, semi-trailer, or other large truck, the fallout is likely to be more severe and the resulting claims more complex. Continue reading for a discussion of the differences between… Read More »
What to Do After a Car Accident?
Getting into a car crash is a jarring, scary experience that most people will not encounter more than once or twice in their lives. It can be difficult to know how to react. Read on for advice on how to behave right after getting into a car accident. If you have been hurt in… Read More »
