Safety is imperative on the road. Far too often, people are negligent and cause significant injuries in accidents. In fact, the numbers supporting these dangers show that there’s a real problem in the state of New York. Below, we’ll provide you with some of the most important stats you should know. If you find yourselfView Article
5 Ways that New Yorkers Can Improve Their Safety During Winter Travels
Winter is just around the corner, and if you’re even remotely familiar with New York weather, you know what that means: drivers will be faced with additional hazards on the road due to rain, snow, and ice Here are some statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding weather-related accidents: Weather factors into about 21% of allView Article
Signs of Drunk Drivers To Look Out For
With Halloween around the corner, many New Yorkers are figuring out what their plans will be with the coronavirus outbreak still impacting large gatherings and social activities. Year after year, drunk drivers hit the road at much higher rates during Halloween celebrations—and we don’t expect this year to be much different. Data from the U.S. DepartmentView Article
Why You Should Take Even a Mild Concussion Seriously
Head and brain injuries are common when it comes to car crashes as well as motorcycle, truck, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents. While some of these injuries are more serious than others, you should not simply dismiss a traumatic injury to the head because you believe it to be just a “mild” concussion. This term canView Article
Your Options When the Insurance Company Offers You a Low Settlement
Being injured in an accident can be traumatic and stressful. These feelings can be amplified when you receive medical bills in your name that you can’t afford to pay for. The good news is that you have the right auto insurance, so your insurance company should cover all your expenses, right? Unfortunately, the claims processView Article
The Importance of Taking Photos After a Car Accident
Many of us know that the steps we take after a car accident are crucial. You should always prioritize your health and safety by calling 9-1-1 and reporting the incident so police and medical responders can arrive at the scene. In the shock and chaos of a car crash, many people fail to take photosView Article
What Are My Rights After Being Hit by a Drunk Driver?
Many people understand the risks and dangers of getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. However, drunk driving continues to be a major problem in the state of New York and other parts of the country. If you are ever in this situation, learn what your rights are pursuing compensation against the responsible driver. FilingView Article
How Is Auto Accident Negligence Determined in New York?
When you’re injured in a car accident, getting compensated for your injuries and other damages revolves around a concept called “negligence.” Essentially, this term is used to describe a situation where a person acted negligently—that is, they did not act with the care and safety that they should have. When it comes to a car accident,View Article
Truck Accidents & COVID-19
With the impacts of the coronavirus being so widespread, the U.S. has had to make some changes with regard to hours of service regulations for trucking companies. Read on to learn more about these changes. Shipping Increase As you probably know, concerns regarding COVID-19 have caused people to panic-buy. Stores across the country are runningView Article
Three People to Call After an Accident
If you’re involved in a car accident, it’s important to know how to handle it. There are guidelines to follow in order to have the best chance of a successful claim. Read on to learn about the three people you should call after getting into a car accident. #1 – The Police If you’re involvedView Article
Car Accident Causes in New York City
No one wakes up and wants to get into a car accident, yet thousands occur in New York City every day. We already know that human error is the by far the majority cause of auto accidents, but thanks to NYC Open Data, we can look deeper into the causes of New York City car crashes. TheView Article
2019 New York City Car Accident Facts
Car accidents impact every city, state, and nation in the world, but residents should know how car accidents impact their communities daily. For this reason, The Odierno Law Firm, P.C. has gathered New York City’s 2019 car accident data from NYC Open Data. 2019 New York City Accident Facts Total Collisions in New York City In 2019,View Article
Defensive Driving Tips
There are many different ways that you can conduct yourself on the road. However, there are certain techniques that provide for safer driving than others. Read on to learn how you can keep yourself and those around you safe by utilizing defensive driving practices. How to Drive Defensively Leave plenty of space. It’s a good ideaView Article
What Your Body Should Expect After a Car Crash
Being involved in a car accident that caused you to sustain bodily injuries is not an easy thing to go through. You must face many decisions when something like this happens. Before you contact the insurance companies or a Long Island car accident lawyer, any serious injuries or bodily harm you endured should be addressed.View Article
Tips to Avoid Driving Aggressively
Aggressive driving is a serious issue in society today. According to the State of New York, “Aggressive driving is the operation of a motor vehicle in an unsafe and hostile manner without regard for others.” You are driving aggressively if you are speeding, making habitual or dangerous lane changes, neglecting to signal or yield to theView Article
Does the Type of Accident I’m in Matter for my Personal Injury Case?
Mishaps of all kinds happen every day and in every place on Earth. Car accidents are some of the most common accidents that cause injuries and can leave victims with lasting negative effects. In the state of New York, car accidents are the fourth leading cause of injury-related deaths. On average, 1,098 New York State Residents lose their livesView Article
Navigating a Wrongful Death Claim with the Help of a Lawyer
Getting through any kind of injury can be difficult in its own right. Getting through the death of a loved one caused by negligence can seem almost impossible to do. When you consider the impact it has on the family, the potential hardships that come along with it, and the grieving, legal action is oneView Article
What Damages May I Recover Following a Wrongful Death?
It is one of the most difficult things to experience. Losing a loved one due to negligence. This often results in the family having to deal with the emotional and financial hardships that come with the injury and subsequent death of a loved one. While legal action is not something that many people consider immediatelyView Article
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim In New York?
When if you are in the difficult position of losing a loved one, it’s difficult to recognize what comes next. In New York’s wrongful death statute, there are specific rules and specifics that can help determine who would be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. It’s imperative to know who can hold the negligent party accountable,View Article
New York’s Dram Shop Laws: What they Mean for Drunk Driving Accidents
In any negligence-related incident, there are multiple questions regarding liability and proving who should be responsible for compensation. Unfortunately, in drunk driving accidents, it’s easy for individuals to get caught up in blaming only one party for the injuries. Yes, the drunk driver should be held accountable for their decision to drink and drive. TheyView Article
