Personal injury attorneys often counsel Saratoga Springs, NY, truck accident victims about what to do in the wake of a crash. Part of our commitment to the communities we serve involves telling victims how to improve their accident claims. Our injury attorneys also...
Truck Accidents
Many causes of semitruck crashes
Anyone who drives in New York will likely see semitrucks as they drive. While most truckers are safe drivers, there are some instances in which crashes do occur. Anyone who is struck by a semitruck will likely need medical care. This is often costly. Some individuals...
Study Examines Tech That Could Reduce Truck Accidents
The average commercial truck (also called a semi or 18-wheeler) weighs about 20-30 times more than the average personal-use vehicle. Therefore, when a collision occurs between a truck and a smaller vehicle, it is not likely to be a mere fender-bender. Even a rear-end...
What Do I Do After a Car Accident?
Have you been in a car accident? There are steps that you must take—things that you are legally required to do and things that strengthen your position on the issues of liability and damages—to protect your rights later in the process. Of course nearly all of these...
Dealing With Your Insurance Company
Dealing With Your Insurance Company After an Accident Many people stay with the same auto liability insurance carrier for decades, paying premiums year after year without question, and then are shocked at the shabby treatment they receive when they have been involved...
Dealing With the Insurance Company for the Party Who Hit You
You will be contacted by the insurance carrier for the person who hit you within days, sometimes within hours, of the accident. Typically, you will receive a telephone call from a claim adjuster inquiring first about your physical condition and then requesting a...
The Dangers of Driving While Fatigued
Being tired while driving is a recipe for disaster. Your reaction times are slower, your judgement is impaired, and you can become moody and aggressive. The NHTSA estimates that drowsiness contributes to more than 100,000 collisions each year resulting in 1,500 deaths...
What is “no-fault” Insurance?
“No-fault” insurance, or “Personal Injury Protection” (PIP) as it may be called outside of New York State, pays your medical bills and part of your lost wages for injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident. It does not matter who caused the accident. In certain...