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Rear-End Collisions in NYC: Who is Liable?

Gary Silverstein September 22, 2021

In 2018, the National Safety Council reported that two-car collisions were the most commonly occurring motor vehicle accidents. Of these, unsurprisingly, close to 50 percent of cases were found to involve rear-end collisions. Like any other busy city, New York is no exception to such accidents that mostly occur because drivers do not have the patience to maintain the specified distance from the car in front.

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Head-On Collisions in NYC: Who is Liable?

Robert Wolff September 21, 2021

Research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has shown that the risk of a head-on collision is greatest at intersections. This happens because when traffic flows in opposite directions, vehicles that cross the center line may hit another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. Sometimes, a car going the wrong way on a one-way lane can also cause a head-on collision.

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U-Turn Accidents in NYC: Who is Liable?

Robert Wolff September 20, 2021

When driving in an unfamiliar area, it is not uncommon to miss taking the correct turn in the road. In such a situation, the car driver may try to make up for the error by making a U-turn to proceed in the opposite direction. This type of maneuver requires a lot of space and if the driver tries to execute it in a narrow space, or across several lanes of traffic, it can quickly turn dangerous and cause a horrific crash.

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Can a Pedestrian be at Fault For a Car Accident in NYC?

Gary Silverstein September 16, 2021

Automobile accidents in the US are responsible for the death of almost 6,000 pedestrians every year. New York is one of the most congested cities in the world has more than 3,000 pedestrians every year suffering serious injury in such accidents. When you hear of a pedestrian accident, your first instinct may be to believe that it was caused due to the driver’s fault. However, there are cases where car accidents in NYC are caused due to the negligence of pedestrians.

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What Happens if Passenger Negligence Caused My Car Crash?

Robert Wolff September 15, 2021

While the word ‘accident’ implies that an event occurred unexpectedly, when it comes to car accidents, this may not always be true. A Stanford Law School study has in fact shown that close to 90 percent of motor vehicle collisions arise, at least partially, due to human error. This is the reason why it is important to hold errant individuals accountable for their actions.

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