It is human nature to try to organize concepts to better understand them. For example, there are nearly infinite possible ways in which people could get hurt in a car crash, and people often rank those potential injuries on a broad spectrum. At the low-impact end,...
We generally do not get much say in who lives next door. Maybe we get along great with our neighbors and a situation like this is a surprise or maybe we have always had reservations and are frustrated that we did not act sooner. Whatever the background, it is...
We may not have taken advanced physics in high school, but we all recognize the danger that comes when we drive a small sedan or even a mini-van and share the road with a massive eighteen-wheeler. These vehicles can weigh from 35,000 pounds empty to 80,000 pounds...
Many New Yorkers are injured at their job every year, and for the majority of them, they can obtain compensation from their employer through their workers' compensation insurance program. However, there are situations where a worker can file a lawsuit on the basis of...
The law requires motorcycle riders wear a helmet when riding in New York. There are various factors that may mean we do not always wear one. Perhaps we forgot the helmet, chose to enjoy a beautiful day, or simply forgot. Whatever the reason, anyone who is injured in a...
Many states only require that drivers carry liability insurance. However, New York has a higher standard for insurance coverage than other states. Specifically, drivers need to carry a combination of both no-fault protection and liability coverage. Most people don't...
If you generally employ diligent safety practices when driving and you have adequate insurance coverage, you may feel like you don't need to worry much the risk of being involved in a crash. However, the liability insurance system used in New York means that you’ll...
A simple trip to the nail salon should not result in you suffering a head injury, but that could be exactly what happens if someone spills a cup of coffee on the floor and you slip. Patrons at businesses can sometimes get hurt because of improper or inadequate...
New York has different motor vehicle insurance requirements than many other states. In addition to liability coverage that protects you from financial exposure after a car crash, you also have to pay for no-fault coverage when you register a four-wheeled vehicle. As...
After a car collision, many people experience external injuries: cuts, bruises or punctures. While it’s obvious that victims will have to seek medical treatment, some injuries may convince people otherwise. Many people experience internal injuries after an accident...