Category: Vehicle Accidents
Category: Vehicle Accidents
What Happens When You’re Injured As a Passenger in a NYC Taxi in Midtown Manhattan
- September 11, 2025
- Vehicle Accidents
New York City taxis are part of daily life in the hustle and bustle of Midtown Manhattan, where thousands of yellow cabs weave through traffic-packed avenues every hour. While taking a cab may seem safer than navigating the streets yourself, passenger injuries in NYC taxi accidents are more common than you might think, particularly in high-traffic zones like Midtown. After suffering injuries as a passenger in a New York City taxi, it’s natural to feel con[ ... ]
How Much Money Can a Passenger Get in a Car Accident?
- February 28, 2025
- Vehicle Accidents
How much money can a passenger get in a car accident in New York? There is no simple answer to that question. How much you might get depends on your injuries. Some people get thousands while others may get millions. How badly you were hurt, as well as the negligence involved, generally determines how much money you can get as a passenger in a car accident. New York’s no-fault insurance laws can limit how much you can get. But if your injuries are serious en[ ... ]
The Cost of Railroad Crashes
- January 7, 2025
- Vehicle Accidents
While rail travel has become safer in recent years, train accidents still sometimes cause injury and death in New York and across the country. Commuter railroad companies have been forced to pay out tens of millions of dollars in legal fees and injury settlements, in response to crashes that were deemed preventable or avoidable in a court of law. What follows is a report on a spate of accidents that have occurred more recently, and the ways in which authorities will[ ... ]
Driving in the Snow
- January 6, 2025
- Vehicle Accidents
For a time, it felt like the cold weather might never arrive. But now temperatures are dropping precipitously, which means it’s only a matter of time before snowfall and icy conditions make driving a veritable nightmare for New York City residents. Even if you have experience driving in the snow, New York City’s icy winters increase the likelihood of getting injured in an accident. If you get seriously hurt in an accident caused by an[ ... ]
Should You Drive If You Have Narcolepsy?
- October 6, 2024
- Vehicle Accidents
There is no straightforward answer to this question – it depends on the severity of your symptoms and your ability to manage them. However, it’s important to understand that narcolepsy is a serious condition that can significantly affect your ability to drive and keep yourself and other road users safe. In this blog post, we explore this question in detail and explain measures you can take to promote safety as a narcolepsy sufferer on the road. W[ ... ]
Can I Sue the Other Driver’s Insurance if I’m Injured While Driving a Work Vehicle?
- October 1, 2024
- Vehicle Accidents
If your job requires that you operate a work vehicle and you get into an accident, you may be a bit confused about what your options are, claim-wise. As long as you were driving for work reasons, you’ll typically be able to get workers’ compensation, but can you file a personal injury lawsuit against the other driver as well? Here is what you need to know about workers’ compensation and work vehicle accidents in New York — and when suing the other driver’s[ ... ]
New York Child Car Seats and Booster Laws
- September 10, 2024
- Vehicle Accidents
If you’re a parent and a driver, it’s important that you stay up to date on New York’s laws regarding car seats and boosters. These are important, first and foremost, for your child’s safety; however, breaking one of the rules can result in hefty penalties in some circumstances. We go into detail on the state’s rules on child car seats and boosters in this article, including guidelines for infant and convertible car seats and the fines associated wi[ ... ]
Smartwatches: A New Way to Distract Drivers and Cause Accidents
- August 28, 2024
- Vehicle Accidents
Technology has advanced so much that a smartwatch is no longer a novelty. Almost everyone now owns a wearable computing device that doubles as a time-keeping device. These smartwatches have many functions that have seamlessly been integrated into our daily lives. With a smartwatch, you can answer phone calls from your mobile phone, get weather reports, do your daily exercises, compose and read email and text messages, listen to music, and even interact with a digital[ ... ]
Do Driver Assist Features Prevent Car Accidents?
- August 28, 2024
- Vehicle Accidents
We are in an era where technology is evolving, and the world is coming up with innovations in different sectors that can improve human lives. The automotive industry is not an exception. One of the major changes is the incorporation of driver-assist features in modern vehicles. These advanced systems promise to enhance safety, reduce accidents, and make driving more secure. These features are new and different from what humans are used to, and many are skepti[ ... ]
How Do You Know If You’re an Aggressive Driver?
- April 4, 2024
- Vehicle Accidents
Driving can be a stressful task at the best of times, and many find it particularly taxing in high-traffic areas or under tight schedules. Some people get into the habit of responding to this stress by driving aggressively. While this is understandable, it’s also dangerous. It’s important to be able to identify the impulse to drive aggressively and the reasons it arises, so that you can avoid aggressive driving and stay safe on the road. This blog[ ... ]