Usually when a car accident occurs, the blame falls on another motorist. This is because car crashes often involve human error, such as being hit by a drunk driver or someone who forgot to look both ways before taking a left turn. Yet, there are times when someone gets into a wreck because of a flaw in a road’s design…
Were you injured in a car crash in New York while not wearing a seat belt? You might be wondering if you can still receive compensation for your injuries, even if they were caused in part by your own negligence. Our Oneonta car accident lawyers explain how your compensation is affected in a personal injury claim if you are hit…
Every day in the United States, an average of 16,438 car crashes occur. That’s over 6 million car accidents per year! Car accidents often happen so quickly and without warning that it can be difficult to determine how the accident even occurred in the first place. Or, you may be certain that you didn’t cause the car crash but the…
All New York motorists are required by law to have car insurance, and there are minimum levels of coverage all policyholders must maintain. Having your own auto insurance is especially vital because New York is a “no-fault” state, meaning that when you get into a car accident any damages are paid from your own insurance policy, not the at-fault party’s.…
The time period following a car accident can be a tumultuous one. You may have to file an insurance claim, take your car to the shop for repairs, visit a doctor to get treated for injuries, and arrange to take time off of work—all in rapid succession. Amidst all this busyness and stress, it may not even occur to you…
Just because there are fewer cars on the roadways right now doesn’t mean you can let your guard down while driving. Getting behind the wheel of your car is one of the most dangerous activities we partake in, and most of us do it almost every day. To stay safe on the road, you’ll need to drive defensively. This means…
Although fewer people are on the road during the coronavirus pandemic due to social distancing and other quarantine measures, car accidents can still happen. Many people still have to commute to work; others get behind the wheel to pick up essentials like groceries and medicine. Our Oneonta car accident attorneys describe the most common causes of car accidents so you…
Everyone knows instinctively that texting while driving is distracting and dangerous. Yet not many people know just how dangerous it is and why. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are three types of driver distraction – and using a smartphone behind the wheel engages a driver in all three at once. What are the Three…
In a previous blog entry, our car accident attorneys from Scarzafava, Basdekis & Dadey, PLLC in Oneonta discussed a few things you should do after being in a car crash. In this entry, we want to take a closer look at one of these steps: seeing a doctor. The truth is seeing a doctor could be the single most important…
After a car accident, you will need to negotiate with the other driver’s insurance company to recover compensation. This will involve building your case and discussing terms with the provider. To collect evidence of your injuries, insurance providers often ask for a statement. They may ask for you to give your statement in writing, or ask to record your statement…