In New York the vehicle and traffic law grants bicyclists all of the rights of the road applicable to motorists. NYS Vehicle and Traffic law section 1231. The law requires that bicyclists ride [...]
When a dump truck causes a crash, the injuries are often devastating. When a fully loaded dump truck, weighing in excess of 20,000 pounds, was traveling eastbound on NY State Route 43, [...]
The Duty of Care for Motor Vehicle Operators: Ensuring Roadway Safety for Pedestrians and People in Wheelchairs Motor vehicle operators have a fundamental duty of care to operate their vehicles safely and [...]
While working on a construction site, Mr. G’s foot was run over by a piece of heavy equipment causing him to fracture a bone in his foot into multiple fragments (comminuted fracture [...]
In New York State, a property owner must use reasonable care to keep their property in a reasonably safe condition. If a property owner creates a dangerous condition on the property or [...]
On the morning of June 6, 2020, Karla was walking westbound at the intersection of Windsor Drive and Sand Creek Road in the town of Colonie, NY. She was in the crosswalk [...]
Is there a time limit to file a lawsuit in an injury case in New York State? Yes, there is a time limit to filing a personal injury case in New York. [...]
Can I bring a lawsuit for injuries caused by an ATV accident? Yes, if you have been injured in an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) accident, you can bring a lawsuit for the injuries [...]
I was seriously hurt while in a rideshare such as Uber or Lyft; can I file a lawsuit for my injuries? Yes, if you were injured as a passenger in a rideshare [...]
If I am Injured in a Work Zone by a Distracted Driver, Can I Bring a Lawsuit for My Pain and Suffering? Work Zone areas are popping up everywhere! The National Highway [...]
