There are many different ways that you can conduct yourself on the road. However, there are certain techniques that provide for safer driving than others. Read on to learn how you can keep yourself and those around you safe by utilizing defensive driving practices. How to Drive Defensively Leave plenty of space. It’s a good ideaView Article
What Your Body Should Expect After a Car Crash
Being involved in a car accident that caused you to sustain bodily injuries is not an easy thing to go through. You must face many decisions when something like this happens. Before you contact the insurance companies or a Long Island car accident lawyer, any serious injuries or bodily harm you endured should be addressed.View Article
Tips to Avoid Driving Aggressively
Aggressive driving is a serious issue in society today. According to the State of New York, “Aggressive driving is the operation of a motor vehicle in an unsafe and hostile manner without regard for others.” You are driving aggressively if you are speeding, making habitual or dangerous lane changes, neglecting to signal or yield to theView Article
Does the Type of Accident I’m in Matter for my Personal Injury Case?
Mishaps of all kinds happen every day and in every place on Earth. Car accidents are some of the most common accidents that cause injuries and can leave victims with lasting negative effects. In the state of New York, car accidents are the fourth leading cause of injury-related deaths. On average, 1,098 New York State Residents lose their livesView Article
Navigating a Wrongful Death Claim with the Help of a Lawyer
Getting through any kind of injury can be difficult in its own right. Getting through the death of a loved one caused by negligence can seem almost impossible to do. When you consider the impact it has on the family, the potential hardships that come along with it, and the grieving, legal action is oneView Article
What Damages May I Recover Following a Wrongful Death?
It is one of the most difficult things to experience. Losing a loved one due to negligence. This often results in the family having to deal with the emotional and financial hardships that come with the injury and subsequent death of a loved one. While legal action is not something that many people consider immediatelyView Article
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim In New York?
When if you are in the difficult position of losing a loved one, it’s difficult to recognize what comes next. In New York’s wrongful death statute, there are specific rules and specifics that can help determine who would be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. It’s imperative to know who can hold the negligent party accountable,View Article
New York’s Dram Shop Laws: What they Mean for Drunk Driving Accidents
In any negligence-related incident, there are multiple questions regarding liability and proving who should be responsible for compensation. Unfortunately, in drunk driving accidents, it’s easy for individuals to get caught up in blaming only one party for the injuries. Yes, the drunk driver should be held accountable for their decision to drink and drive. TheyView Article
Spring Vehicle Maintenance Tips to Avoid a Car Accident
With the spring coming up, many drivers will take to the roads, going from one destination to the other. In Long Island, this could mean a trip to the beach or to the city for some fun. However, one thing that is often overlooked is vehicle maintenance and how important it can be for yourView Article
How Many Fatal Car Accidents Occur In New York Each Year?
We all know about the amount of traffic on the roads throughout the entire state of New York. When you also factor in some of the inclement weather, there are a number of potential dangers that could cause serious car accidents. For all drivers, understanding how serious this is can be important. Here is aView Article
Arbitration vs. Litigation: What You Need To Know
While many people are familiar with the litigation system in our country, not everyone can say the same regarding arbitration. You might have heard that arbitration is cheaper, faster, and more tailored to your personal needs, but what does it really mean to settle a case through arbitration and why is different from litigating aView Article
New Car Safety Features that Could Come In Handy
Modern cars have come a long way since their invention in the 19th century. With all of their fancy features and designs, they look more like spaceships than cars! Modern engineering has equipped cars with many safety features that have been proven to saves lives. According to NHTSA, cars made after the year 2000 haveView Article
What Everyone Should Know About First Aid
It’s all fun and games…until someone gets hurt. Be the one to save the day, or even someone’s life, by learning these basic first aid skills: Stopping heavy bleeding Heavy bleeding can become life threatening very quickly. If the bleeding continues, then a clot is not forming, and the person can bleed out. Use aView Article
Slip and Fall Accidents
Whether it’s on a sidewalk outside of your friend’s house, or on a freshly mopped floor at the mall, slip and fall accidents are fairly common. The term “slip and fall” refers to an incident where some slips and becomes injured on someone else’s property. Thousands of people are injured every year as a result of slipView Article
Obtaining and Using Police Reports in a Motor Vehicle Accident
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, or any other incident where law enforcement officers responded, a police report will have been generated. In all of the commotion surrounding an accident, you may forget about the police report, but it is important to request one as soon as possible following an accident. TheseView Article
Driving Near Large Trucks
Driving near a large truck can be intimidating. They are large, occupy the majority of their lane, and have several major operational limitations including large blind spots, long stopping distances and challenging maneuverability. It is estimated that approximately 250,000 accidents between passenger cars and 18-wheeler trucks happen each year. Of these accidents, more than 70%View Article
How to Keep Your Kids Safe While Sledding
When the schools are closed and there’s snow on the ground, the first thing kids want to do is go outside and play. Whether it’s building a snowman or going sledding, playing in the snow can be a great time for all. In the case of sledding, there are risks involved. Some states have evenView Article
Strange Injuries
We asked the community what about some of the strangest injuries they’ve experienced. Their answers did not disappoint. “One of [my husband] Sean’s teammates once sneezed and strained his oblique!”- Sandra N. “I broke a pinky in a pillow fight, broke a wrist while jumping in moon boots (then fell down stairs), knocked myself unconscious andView Article
Winter Driving Safety
Driving in the snow can be one of the most stressful parts of any winter. Whether it’s other cars moving slowly, your car sliding on the roads, or lack of visibility, snowy conditions lead to increased car accidents. While there are some incidents that can’t be avoided, you can take steps to help reduce your riskView Article
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
With the temperature dropping, people begin warming their homes and cars, and as a result, there is an increase in carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas caused by burning fuel that can result in nausea, headache, and fatigue in the early stages, and permanent neurological damage or death in severe cases.View Article