Category: Car Accident Lawsuits

Blind Spot Monitors Can Cause Problems

Blind spot monitoring (BSM) systems are a great safety feature in cars to detect vehicles in the driver's blind spots and warn that a vehicle is approaching so it would be hazardous to change lanes.  BSMs are helpful since it is easy to miss a vehicle in a car’s blind spot -- the space just of...

What to Do if You’re in a Car Accident in Someone Else’s Car

If somebody lends you their car, that is a big responsibility. You should try to return the car to them in the same state you received it, preferably with a full tank of gas to thank them for their generosity. But what do you do if the worst-case scenario happens and you get into a

Can Damage to My Car Be Used to Determine Fault?

Car accidents are not a novelty; they occur almost every day. According to the National Safety Council’s report, about 36,164 motor accidents occurred every day and 13 200,000 throughout the year across the U.S. in 2021 alone. When these ...

Right-of-Way Laws in New York

Right-of-way laws are meant to keep traffic flowing smoothly. However, these laws are not always intuitive, and many drivers are simply not familiar enough with them. Here is a review of NY right-of-way laws to help you stay safe when out and about in New York.

If you were injur...

Will My Car Accident Become Public Record in New York City?

When you are involved in a car accident in New York City, you are required to do several things. For example, if anyone is injured, New York requires you to report a car accident to local police. This is relatively easy to do — you just need to call 911. But just because it is easy doesn’t me...