Automobile Accident

The seconds and minutes after a car crash are often chaotic. You may feel confused and in shock. But the steps you take immediately after a collision will impact your ability to recover financial compensation for physical injuries, mental anguish, and property damage.   Here, New York City car accident attorneys with Friedman, Levy, Goldfarb, Green & Bagley, P.C. explain why …

Recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows more than 2.3 million people were injured in motor vehicle accidents in a single year. For many, these injuries are physically and emotionally life-changing.   Prompt medical care after a crash is essential to avoid further complications and protect your right to sue for damages in civil court. New York …

Because no two motor vehicle accidents are exactly alike, it’s essential to understand the factors that can influence a car accident settlement. One of the most crucial is whether or not the at-fault party has adequate insurance coverage. If they are underinsured or driving without insurance, it can be challenging to recover for your damages and losses, especially if you …

A routine drive can suddenly turn hazardous when the road becomes a construction zone. In addition to abrupt changes in the landscape, construction zones can be accompanied by hesitant drivers who make poor decisions, as well as obstacles in the path of travel. Due to the other parties and factors involved, these accidents can be more complicated than non-construction zone …

Rear end collisions are a leading cause of automobile-related injuries in the United States. In addition to physical and mental pain and suffering, victims can incur medical bills, lost wages, and other financial losses due to their crash-related injuries. More often than in other types of crashes, rear-enders are caused by one party’s negligence. The New York City car accident …

Across the United States, three were 4,237 fatal truck crashes in 2017, the last year for which statistics were available, and 344,000 truck crashes in which someone was injured, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Fatal crashes constituted 1% of all truck accidents and collisions in which someone was injured constituted 23% of all truck crashes. In the …

Even the best of drivers can make mistakes now and then. Whether you’re going a little too fast for weather conditions or texting a friend while trying to steer, there are actions that can seriously increase your risk of having a life-altering or even fatal collision. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 36,750 people died in motor vehicle …

Police respond to more than 6 million car accidents a year. In a no-fault state like New York, your insurance company is supposed to pay for your damages, regardless of who was at fault for the accident. However, even with the best insurance, it could be an uphill battle to prove the full value of your claim. Often, car accident …