Archive for 'Motor Vehicle Accidents' Category
Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jul 23, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | The New York metropolitan area is host to many one-way streets. If navigating so many one-ways starts to become frustrating, you might just wonder if it is safe and legal to make a left turn during a red light. Every driver should know that in […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jul 21, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | If you are like most Americans, you spend hundreds of hours behind the wheel every single year. In fact, the Federal Highway Administration estimates average drivers put more than 13,000 miles on their vehicles annually. While most of the miles you log are probably on the highway, […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jul 7, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | In an emergency situation like a motor vehicle accident, minutes are precious. In the aftermath, though, there are plenty of weeks and months ahead for those injured to recover and sort through the complicated matters of insurance coverage. This process becomes more complicated the more […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | May 24, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | Obtaining a driver’s license is a right of passage in the U.S. According to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, a person can apply for a driver’s license when he or she reaches the age of 16. While receiving a license requires passing some tests […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | May 21, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | As you travel along, you may not take much notice of whether people around you are sleepy or not while driving. However, someone driving while drowsy can put any surrounding vehicles in danger. Learning about why this issue is important can help you if you […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Apr 6, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | When one chooses to get behind the wheel after drinking, they put everyone’s life at risk, including their own. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, there are more than 300,000 drinking and driving incidents across the U.S. every year. While drunk drivers killed more than 10,100 people […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Apr 1, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | Anyone who has ever driven in New York understands that the traffic can be difficult to navigate. Additionally, parking can be hard to find. These factors make U-turns a common, but risky, maneuver that New York drivers must execute. These tips can help you stay […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Mar 16, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | Traffic fatalities are on the rise across New York City and the rest of the nation, and so, too, is the number of drivers who are blowing through red lights at signaled intersections. Research suggests a clear link between the rising number of road deaths […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Mar 3, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | Suffering from a head injury after a motor vehicle accident can cause a number of other difficulties, as well. This includes the possibility of a traumatic brain injury or TBI. Understanding how TBIs manifest is important for administering the correct treatment as promptly as possible. […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Feb 10, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | Truck drivers across the country must follow specific protocols and procedures in order to ensure that they transport their loads as safely as possible. To that end, strict regulations exist to help prevent these drivers from hitting the road with a truck that is over […]