This time of year, New Yorkers are likely to see more road construction projects underway. As such, drivers should brush up on their driving skills and knowledge when navigating road construction safely. Pay attention Work zones can be chaotic. They are loud and...
The Hamburg-based, personal injury law firm of Campbell & Associates recently obtained a jury verdict of $9,869,440. This is the highest personal injury verdict in New York State thus far in 2022. Firm partner Colin Campbell and Catherine Dempsey of Dempsey &...
Commercial trucking is critical to moving freight across the country, and there are millions of trucks operating in the U.S. Most of these trucks and the people who drive them are safe, but many should not be on the road. When a truck is unsafe, or parties are...
Out-of-date legislation helps insurance companies, not families New York’s current law allows family members of a wrongful death victim to recover only their economic loss and an amount for the victim’s pain and suffering, if any. Therefore, if the victim was elderly...
Figuring out what happened after a serious motor vehicle crash typically requires more than collecting statements from the people involved. There is a range of evidence that can prove what happened, who is to blame and how bad the damage is. What kind of information...
Victims can be scared and disoriented in the minutes and hours after a crash. And many are not sure who to call or who needs to know about the accident. Below is a quick guide on who you may want to tell about a crash. Emergency responders Getting medical assistance...
One of the most frequent statements drivers make after crashing into a motorcycle is that they never even saw the bike. People say, "The guy came out of nowhere!" or "I didn't see them weaving through lanes!" However, these are not excuses for hitting a motorcycle,...
Whether this is your first Winter in New York or your twentieth, it can take some time to adjust to conditions. Not only is it cold, but it can also be icy and messy, making all forms of travel more difficult and less safe. As such, now is a good time to review some...
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous for workers. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) stated that about 20% of worker fatalities in 2019 were in construction. OSHA has identified four major hazards that cause these...
In New York, drivers must have insurance to register a vehicle and get license plates. And there is a minimum amount of insurance they must carry. The three types of insurance drivers must have include Personal Injury Protection, liability coverage and supplemental...
