Drivers are responsible for ensuring that their automobiles are in safe working condition. Part of that responsibility includes making sure tires are properly maintained. Tires that are not in good shape can cause a serious or even fatal accident. Sometimes, the blame lies with other individuals such as car mechanics or even the manufacturer of […]

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Despite decades of public awareness campaigns, drunk driving remains a persistent and deadly problem. Throughout the State of New York, just over 30% of fatal vehicular accidents are alcohol-related. Many drunk drivers are served at retail establishments, such as bars and restaurants, before getting into accidents. Fortunately for victims and their families, the law allows […]

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When most people think of automobile accidents, they imagine two or more vehicles getting into a wreck. But often, and especially in a major city like New York, the victims of automobile accidents are pedestrians. Like the victims of car crashes, pedestrians can seek compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. But proving liability can […]

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If you’ve been in an automobile accident, there’s a good chance the at-fault driver’s insurance company will soon contact you. Dealing with the insurance company is best left to an experienced car accident attorney, because insurance companies are notorious for using underhanded tactics to deny or underpay perfectly valid claims. Here, the personal injury lawyers […]

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