In many collisions, the negligence of multiple drivers will combine to set off a chain of events that ultimately cause the crash. Simply because a car accident involves multiple drivers does not mean that they are all at fault, however, as discussed in a recent New York ruling. If you…
Car accidents are unfortunately common in New York, and while some people involved in collisions walk away without harm, many suffer significant injuries. People hurt in car accidents can recover compensation, but only if they can demonstrate that another party proximately caused their harm. In a recent New York case…
Collisions involving bicyclists often cause catastrophic harm. In many cases arising out of bike accidents, defendants will often try to avoid liability by assigning fault to the plaintiff. Unless the evidence clearly demonstrates that a defendant bears no fault, however, the court will not rule in their favor as a…
Motorists approaching intersections generally must check for oncoming traffic before proceeding. If an obstruction inhibits their vision, though, they may not be able to ensure that the way is clear. For example, if a property owner allows bushes or trees that grow adjacent to the intersection to become overgrown, they…
According to the United States Department of Transportation, 1.6 million automotive accidents occur each year as a result of distracted drivers on their cell phones. All of these accidents resulted in approximately 500,000 injuries and 6,000 deaths. According to Verizon Wireless, those who read or compose text messages while driving…
People hurt in motor vehicle collisions will often endure significant emotional and physical pain and psychological trauma. As such, they will frequently pursue civil claims against the parties responsible for their harm in an effort to recoup compensation for their losses. Pursuant to New York law, however, a plaintiff in…
People involved in car crashes will often pursue claims from the parties they deem responsible for the collision. In order to recover damages, though, a plaintiff in a car accident case must not only demonstrate fault for the crash, but they must also show that the crash proximately caused them…
When multi-vehicle collisions occur, there is often more than one party at fault. As such, people injured in such accidents will often name multiple parties as defendants. Simply because one defendant bears a portion of responsibility for a car crash does not mean that the other defendants cannot be deemed…
The force created by collisions frequently causes fractures, contusions, strains, and other bodily harm. People that suffer injuries in car accidents have the right to pursue damages from the individuals that caused the accident, but pursuant to New York law, they must meet a certain injury threshold to recover damages.…
Car accidents frequently happen in New York and, in most instances, are brought about by negligent driving. People injured in such crashes, therefore, will frequently pursue claims against the parties responsible for the collision. Defendants in car accident cases will rarely admit fault and may attempt to garner judgment in…