New York’s No-Fault Car Accident Law: What It Means for Injured Drivers

By WRSMH on August 17, 2025

Close-up of a car accident showing the front end of a silver vehicle that has collided with the rear of a dark SUV on a city street. The silver car's hood is crumpled and its bumper is damaged, with other vehicles visible in the background

If you’ve been involved in a car crash in New York, your first step for seeking compensation is a claim through your own insurance.

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NYC Hit-and-Run Accidents: What Victims Need to Know in 2025

By WRSMH on August 9, 2025

Rear view of a damaged white car parked on a wet city street, showing significant impact to the back corner and bumper. Other vehicles and a monorail track are visible in the background under overcast skies with red traffic lights reflecting on the pavement

Hit-and-run accidents continue to plague drivers and pedestrians in New York City. From Brooklyn crosswalks to Bronx intersections, drivers are fleeing accident scenes, leaving victims with devastating injuries, unanswered questions, and complex legal challenges.

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Uber Accident While Visiting NYC? Know Your Legal Rights

By WRSMH on April 23, 2025

Imagine this scenario: You’ve just finished sightseeing in New York City and call an Uber to take you back to your hotel. Moments after entering the vehicle, you end up in a car accident and feel immediate pain in your neck and back. Paramedics arrive, and you’re advised to go to the hospital. But you’re flying home to Atlanta in 48 hours. Do you even have time to do anything about this situation?

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What to Do After a Car Accident in NYC

By WRSMH on September 15, 2024

A man holding his neck after getting out of his car after an accident.

A car accident is completely unexpected, and it can have a devastating impact on your life. Your actions following a collision can make a big difference in your compensation. Taking the right steps will safeguard your health and set the groundwork for a successful claim when you seek compensation for your injuries.

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When a Car Accident Injury Is Caused by Mechanical Failure

By WRSMH on May 30, 2024

A rear end collision

A car accident caused by mechanical failure has significant implications for a personal injury case. The vehicle owner involved in an accident may be liable for your injuries if they fail to ensure adequate vehicle maintenance. This liability includes trucking and delivery companies. In cases of mechanical failure, manufacturers of defective vehicles can also be held liable for car accident injuries. 

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Why Are Some Sideswipe Car Accidents So Dangerous?

By WRSMH on April 20, 2024

Shot of a firefighter opening door with clamp to rescue a driver from a damaged car.

Sideswipe car accidents occur when the sides of two vehicles traveling in the same or opposite directions make contact. People often underestimate the risks associated with sideswipe accidents due to their perceived lower impact because they are considered minor. However, these collisions can still result in significant injuries, property damage, and legal liabilities if not appropriately handled. For example, sideswipe accidents can have severe consequences, including loss of control, rollovers, or collisions with other vehicles or objects.

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Single-Vehicle Accidents: Liability and Passenger Rights

By WRSMH on September 10, 2023

Woman looking stressed on the phone on the side of the road, behind her is her car crashed into the guardrail.

Automobile collisions that involve two or more vehicles are very dramatic, but single-vehicle accidents also do a lot of damage. In fact, thousands of injuries are caused by single-vehicle crashes every year, and most traffic accident fatalities result from these accidents.

If you were harmed in a single-vehicle crash as a passenger, it is in your best interest to speak with a NYC car accident attorney as soon as possible. There are strict filing deadlines in these cases, and New York has complicated auto accident liability laws.

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New York City Has Some of the Worst Roads in the US

By WRSMH on May 20, 2023

Nyc cityscape at an intersection.

It’s no secret that New York City has awful roads. And this costs local drivers countless hours spent behind the wheel and billions of dollars every year. Bad roads also increase the chances that you’ll suffer serious injuries in an accident that could have been prevented.

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How Dashcams Help New York Injury Claims

By WRSMH on April 30, 2023

Car video camera attached to the windshield to record driving and prevent danger from driving

Dashcams have become increasingly popular for drivers in NYC, and for good reason. These small cameras, mounted on the dashboard of a car, record the road ahead. The camera footage captured in an accident can prove to be the most compelling and relevant in a serious car accident injury case.

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New York School Zone Accidents

By WRSMH on August 11, 2022

Dangerous accidents occur in school zones every day in the United States. There are several reasons why school zone accidents occur. For one, there are often a lot of children around and children can be unpredictable. It is also in the nature of school zones that, at rush hour, there is a unique combination of foot traffic, school buses, and lots of smaller vehicles starting and stopping to drop-off or pick up students. Busy parents are also too often caught up in the hubbub of their professional lives—rushing to work to be on time or engaging their kids or other parents in conversation when they should be focusing more on the road in front of them.

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