With so many drivers on the road in New York, car accidents are commonplace. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are caused by aggressive drivers. Aggressive driving greatly increases the risk of car accidents. If you’ve been injured due to the actions of an aggressive driver, you should contact a personal injury...
Proving Another Driver Failed to Yield in an Accident
Many auto accidents are caused by drivers who fail to properly yield. Although proving fault in this type of accident can be difficult, it is definitely possible. The first step in proving that another driver failed to yield caused your car accident is having a solid grasp of New York’s right-of-way laws....
Travis Scott Sued Following Astroworld Festival Tragedy
Performing Artist Travis Scott was sued after a man who was injured at the Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, in November. The Astroworld Festival, which took place on November 5, left eight people dead and dozens of others injured.
Manuel Souza, a man who attended the Astroworld concert...
What is Comparative Negligence in New York?
Whenever a party is accused of causing an accident or injury through negligent or wrongful behavior, a common defense raised by defendants and their insurance companies is that the injured party’s own negligence contributed to the accident or injury. The reason defendants make this argument is that New York operates under a...
Am I Liable if Someone Steals My Car and Gets into an Accident?
No one wants to have their car stolen. Even worse, however, is having someone steal your car—and then get into an accident. This situation raises all types of legal questions, one of which is whether you can face any liability for the accident. In this article, we discuss whether you are liable...
Wrongful Death Lawsuit in New York
When someone is killed as a result of someone else’s negligence, certain people are entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the party responsible for the incident. There are a number of circumstances that can lead to wrongful death lawsuits in New York, including car accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, and...
Medical Malpractice in New York
If you have been injured due to a mistake made by a medical professional, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your losses by filing a medical malpractice claim. However, before filing a claim, you must understand what you need to prove to succeed in your medical malpractice case. In...
An Overview of Slip and Fall Accidents in New York
Although we all try to remain safe, accidents sometimes happen. One of the most common types of accidents is called a slip and fall. A slip and fall accident occurs when something causes a person to lose his or her footing and fall down. Often, slip and fall accidents are caused by...
What to Do After a Car Accident in New York
The aftermath of a car accident can be confusing and scary. After you’ve been involved in an accident, not only do you have to deal with injuries, other drivers, and the police, but you also must act in a way that gives you the best possible chance at obtaining financial compensation...