In Rochester and throughout New York State, auto accidents are an understandable concern. Many drivers are reckless, distracted, drive under the influence or commit other violations that place themselves and others at risk. While any motor vehicle accident carries...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
What are the most common causes of truck accidents?
Depending on the type of vehicles involved and the force of the collision, motor vehicle accidents can result in catastrophic injuries. Vehicle occupants can suffer broken bones, brain damage, paralysis or amputation in a serious crash. When that collision involves an...
Strong medical evidence supports motor vehicle accident claims
A fender-bender or minor crash on a New York highway may not cause a victim significant worry. For many individuals who are involved in motor vehicle accidents, it is possible to walk away from crashes without sustaining major physical harm. Because of this, many...
Traffic deaths and miles dropped in early 2020
The nation’s shutdown in the spring lowered vehicle miles traveled on the nation’s roads and reduced, but did not eliminate, traffic deaths. According to early estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 7,780 fatalities from motor...
Safety tips for sharing the road this summer
As seasons change, so do road conditions — winter snow brings on slick roads and spring rain brings on visibility challenges. Although summer weather can create clearer road conditions, there are other obstacles to keep in mind. Higher temps lead to more...
Bicycle accident claims the life of a local 13-year-old
A tragic bicycle accident in a suburb of Rochester took the life a of 13-year-old boy. Those who knew the teen described him as intelligent and talented in many ways. The driver of a motor vehicle struck the boy at an intersection. Authorities said that they are...
The types of car accident damages that can help victims
Car accident victims can suffer a variety of serious and catastrophic injuries. Serious injuries can include brain injuries, broken bones and other types of injuries as well. When this happens, it is important for victims to be familiar with legal resources that can...
Statistical analysis shows rise in truck accidents in 2019
New Yorkers sharing the road with large trucks will likely be concerned about the possibility of a collision. Since these vehicles are so massive, travel long distances, move at significant speeds and drivers are on the road for long stretches, there are myriad...
What are Hours of Service Regulations for Truck Drivers?
Drowsy driving is a cause of motor vehicle accidents all throughout New York, and drowsy driving does not only affect individuals operating their own personal vehicles. Truck drivers can and do choose to drive when they are too tired to safely operate their rigs....
Serious Injuries May Result from Motor Vehicle Accidents
Serious motor vehicle accidents affect too many New Yorkers each and every year. For some, the injuries they sustained in car accidents may impact their quality of life long into the future. For others, vehicle collision injuries may permanently alter their abilities...
Understanding the different types of injury damages
Injury damages that may be available through a personal injury claim for damages are important for car accident victims to be familiar with. There is so much car accident victims can unexpectedly suffer in a car accident that they should be familiar with the types of...
Study: Current safety tech could dramatically cut truck crashes
When you walk into a Rochester car dealership, salespeople will eagerly tell you about advanced safety systems standard in new vehicles or available as options. Among the safety features available in 2020 and 2021 models are forward-collision warning systems and...
Understanding New York’s contributory negligence law
When the English colonists began to establish formal legal systems in the New World, they copied many of the legal rules and institutions that prevailed in English courts. One rule that survived crossing the Atlantic was the so-called “contributory negligence” rule....
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