Car Accidents

New York Ranked Safest State for Teen Drivers

Motor-vehicle accidents are the second leading cause of death among the teen aged 16 to 19, which also happens to be the age group with the highest risk of car crashes. Thankfully, a recent study by WalletHub has shown that New York is the safest state for teen drivers. This study gives varying degrees of weight to numerous factors relating to road safety, and breaks them down into 3 primary…

Peter J. Gregory

Fatal Car Accidents in the U.S. – An Avoidable Epidemic

In the United States, car accidents are a somewhat common and normalized occurrence, as most Americans in their lifetimes will either be in an accident themselves or at the very least know someone who…

Convenience Meets Dangerous Reliance: “Self-Driving” Cars and Crashes

With an increase in vehicles hitting the market with driver assist and what has been called “self-driving technology,” it is important for drivers to understand what these terms mean, and…

What are the Most Common Car Accident Injuries?

On average, every year in the United States 4.4 million people are seriously injured in a car accident and 1.35 million people globally lose their lives. Injuries resulting from car accident range in…

What You Need to Know about Marijuana and Car Accidents in New York

New York State recently legalized adult-use of cannabis, and provided for the eventual licensure of producers, distributors and retailers of marijuana. Adults aged 21 and over are allowed to…

What Types of Compensation are Included in a Personal Injury Claim?

Money damages are awarded to an injured person on the theory that he or she is entitled to be compensated for all losses proximately resulting from the injuries caused by the negligence of others.…

Can a Parent Be Held Responsible if their Child Injures Someone Else?

Generally, a parent or legal guardian is not liable for wrongful acts committed by a child. However, a parent or legal guardian may be held accountable for the actions of a child, between 10 and 18…

New Safety Study: SUVs, Truck More Likely to Hit, Kill Pedestrians

Drivers of larger motor vehicles such as pickup trucks, minivans and SUVs are more likely to hit pedestrians than drivers of cars, according to a new study. New research released by the Insurance…

New Law to Require Anti-Drunk Driving Technology for Cars

As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act recently passed by Congress, carmakers will have to include technology to detect and stop drunk drivers by as early as 2026. The new legislation…

Car Accident Fatalities Rise in 2021

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently reported that the number of fatal traffic accidents in the first half of 2021 rose 18.4% compared to 2020. An estimated 20,160 people died…

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