Drivers carry insurance to cover the expenses of property damage and medical care if they should be involved in an accident. If they keep their premiums current and file their claims according to the insurer's instructions, they may have little problem obtaining the...
When a driver is involved in an accident, New York law requires certain actions before he or she can leave the scene. It may be an instinctive reaction to flee the scene, especially if the driver believes he or she caused the accident through some negligence, but it...
When a driver is involved in an accident, even if no one is injured, there may seem to be no end to the hassles of getting estimates for car repairs, dealing with insurance adjusters and waiting to get one's vehicle back on the road. However, for some, this is all in...
Defending a driver or an insurance company in a lawsuit following a traffic accident can be a complex matter, especially if the accident results in serious injuries. A defense team must conduct a thorough investigation, interview witnesses and review any evidence...
It is not uncommon for lawmakers and other public officials to call for sweeping changes following a tragedy. Seatbelt laws, school bus stops before crossing railroad tracks and bans on handheld devices while driving are just a few examples of legislation resulting...
Professional drivers are held to a much higher standard than those who work in other industries. Whether a driver works for a taxi company, bus line or limousine service, customers and employers rely on the individual's spotless driving records and careful attention...
Following a tragic accident in which a passenger dies, there are often many procedures a New York driver may undergo. These include medical, legal and, if the accident was the result of drunk driving, administrative. Each of these attempts strive to bring some...
Understanding insurance law is not always easy, but consumers have an obligation to know what their policies contain and what they are required to carry. Additionally, each state has different ways of determining how an insurance company is required to pay damage...
Driving in New York can be tricky, especially when the already narrow streets are blocked with construction barricades or delivery trucks. Those whose daily commute takes them through the city often find the trip too harrowing to make on their own, so they take...
Those who drive in New York know that it is no walk in the park. Local drivers do not need studies and statistics to know how dangerous and frustrating it can be to try to reach one's destination by car. However, this commute may be even more frightening when a...