On behalf of The Carey Firm | Aug 29, 2019 | Motor vehicle accidents
The beginning of the new year brings new goals and resolutions to all looking to make a fresh start. In New York, this winter month also brings sleet, snow and icy road conditions. If you are driving in Grand Island and the surrounding area during cold months, you...
On behalf of The Carey Firm | Aug 1, 2019 | Motor vehicle accidents
One of the leading causes of vehicle accidents in New York and the rest of the United States is drunk driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, over 10,000 people a year die directly due to this societal menace. Not only is it important...
On behalf of The Carey Firm | Jul 31, 2019 | Motor vehicle accidents
A car accident can cause you to suffer monetary losses and physical and emotional suffering. But in order for you to receive compensation for these damages in New York, it must be clear that the other driver is at fault. New York has a comparative negligence law,...
On behalf of The Carey Firm | Jul 30, 2019 | Motor vehicle accidents
It is every driver’s duty to dedicate 100% of his or her attention to the road, 100% of the time. When a driver fails to fulfill this duty, car accidents can happen. Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of serious and fatal motor vehicle accidents....
On behalf of The Carey Firm | Jun 17, 2019 | Motor vehicle accidents
Most motorists in New York are probably familiar with the guard hanging behind the wheels at the rear of tractor-trailers. If the truck stops suddenly and the passenger vehicle collides with the back of the trailer, that guard should hit the front of the car, trigger...
On behalf of The Carey Firm | Jun 11, 2019 | Motor vehicle accidents
The weather is warming up, and kids are starting to get out of school. Summertime brings a lot of people out, which means there is an increase in pedestrians and vehicles on the road. This means pedestrian safety is even more crucial. According to data from the...
On behalf of The Carey Firm | Mar 22, 2019 | Motor vehicle accidents
It can be both exciting and terrifying to hand the keys over to a new teen driver. No matter how responsible they are generally, they lack experience — and that becomes even more obvious once they begin driving alone. How can you make sure they stay safe on the...
On behalf of The Carey Firm | Mar 20, 2019 | Motor vehicle accidents
A recent report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) found that approximately 6,227 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2018. That represents a 4 percent increase from 2017 and the highest pedestrian fatality rate since 1990. Overall,...
On behalf of The Carey Firm | Jan 8, 2019 | Motor vehicle accidents
Trucking companies and their insurers act quickly to protect their profits after a commercial vehicle accident. They teach their drivers, crash investigators and claims adjusters strategies to help them limit their liability and payouts for accidents so that accident...
