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Being in a car accident is a stressful and overwhelming situation, so it’s very common to be in shock and forget to do certain critical things, like calling the police, contacting your insurance company, or writing down witnesses’ information. What should I do first after a car accident? The first thing is not to panic. […]

As noted in one of our recent posts, the coronavirus pandemic and the related shutdowns had an interesting effect on car accidents and car accident related injuries and deaths. On the one hand, the overall number of traffic accidents went down significantly due to fewer cars being on the roads. However, the number of speeding […]

We are all aware of the recommendations that we wear masks on our faces when we are out in public due coronavirus epidemic. However, these recommendations appear to have had an unintended and possibly dangerous consequence. According to an article in the New York Post this past week, a New Jersey driver crashed head-on into […]

Anyone who has taken a drive in New York lately has undoubtedly noticed that roads that are usually filled with bumper-to-bumper traffic are now eerily empty. The coronavirus pandemic has led to most New Yorkers staying home and off the roads. This seems to be a small silver lining in what is otherwise a terrible […]

It appears that the strain that the coronavirus pandemic has placed on the City of New York has prompted the NYPD to come up with a new policy regarding police responses to motor vehicle accidents.  According to a Daily News article, a memo recently distributed by the NYPD indicates that police officers will no longer […]

If you are injured in an auto accident, it will serve in your best interest to talk to a personal injury lawyer BEFORE you talk to any insurance adjuster. To ensure you receive the compensation you deserve for the injuries sustained in the car accident you should always hire a personal injury attorney immediately after […]

The world was shocked over the unexpected and tragic deaths of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and his daughter Giana in a helicopter accident that also claimed the lives of six other passengers and the helicopter pilot. Following this week’s memorial at the Staple Center comes news that Vanessa Bryant, Kobe’s widow, has filed a wrongful […]

Whether a minor car wreck or a tragic accident, like the recent car crash that killed two former volleyball stars and their daughters, it’s important to know what to do when involved in a car accident. https://nypost.com/2020/02/17/former-volleyball-stars-and-their-daughters-killed-in-car-crash/ First and foremost, be sure to call 911 immediately. When the police arrive, ask them to make a […]

Driving while intoxicated is a serious crime in New York State. A person’s judgment, coordination, and ability are impaired when alcohol is consumed. Sadly, there are several accidents that happen quite often on Long Island that are drunk driving related. If you or a loved one have fallen victim to an accident that is related […]

Traumatic brain injury, also known as TBI, usually results from a blunt trauma, hard blow, jolt or other head injury that causes damage to the brain. Common causes include car, motorcycle, or bicycle accidents, slip and falls, and even explosions. Recently, over 100 of members of American troops in Iran sustained traumatic brain injury from a missile […]