Hit-and-run accidents can be devastating for victims, leaving them with physical injuries, financial burdens, and unanswered questions about who will compensate them for their losses. These accidents are particularly challenging in New York, where busy streets and crowded intersections can make identifying a fleeing driver difficult. Victims, however, have several legal options to pursue compensation [...]
Understanding Fault in Rear-End Collisions Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of car accidents in New York, often leading to significant injuries and vehicle damage. Determining who is at fault in these accidents is essential for insurance claims and potential legal action. Typically, the driver who rear-ends another vehicle is presumed to [...]
Bicycling in New York is more than just a way to get through the bustling city streets; for many, it's a lifestyle. However, when a cyclist is involved in an accident, they face a unique set of challenges and legal considerations. At Shafran & Rock, PLLC, we often get asked: Are bike accidents treated differently [...]
You may have a parking lot injury case if your injuries were caused by another party’s negligence and if the statute of limitations has not expired for your claim. Even if you do have a claim, however, it’s important to realize that: What you do and don’t do after you’ve been hurt in a parking [...]
Chester “Chet” Hanks, the 25-year-old son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, reportedly rear-ended another motorist earlier this year. The alleged victim of that crash is now suing Hanks and Wilson, claiming that they are liable for the accident and the resulting injuries because they allowed their son to use their car that day. According [...]
It’s uncertain if distracted driving played a role in the death of an elderly woman or injury to her husband in a head-on accident that occurred at approximately 5:10 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, 2016 on U.S. Route 209. The crash claimed the life of a 78-year-old woman from Hurley, who was riding in the passenger [...]
Essential Defensive Driving Habits With the New Year can come a lot of resolutions. While many people may be focused on resolutions to improve their finances or their health, another important resolution can lie in focusing on safety. In fact, if you regularly commute to and from work (or anywhere), resolving to be [...]
Driving in the winter can come with some extra risks. And, despite all of your efforts and plans to avoid these risks, you may end up becoming tripped up by one of them, causing you to be stuck on the roadside during less-than-favorable winter conditions. If this happens, having a winter safety kit in your [...]
Winter weather can provide a lovely background for holiday celebrations. It can also make the road and driving conditions far more challenging for both cars and drivers, as the extreme cold can negatively impact some major vehicle systems and equipment. By taking the steps (discussed below) to winterize your vehicle, however, you can minimize your [...]
Technological advancements have been pivotal to enhancing vehicle safety. Not all new vehicle technologies, however, end up having the impacts automakers expect, as some may actually contribute to driver negligence and increase the risk of a collision, a few recent studies have revealed. In fact, two such technologies that have recently come under fire include: [...]
