Archive for 'Motor Vehicle Accidents' Category
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jul 29, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | Even the most minor fender bender is an annoyance. However, any variety of accidents, no matter how minor, quickly becomes a major headache if the other person involved in the accident decides to speed away from the scene. Even though hit-and-run accidents are very frustrating, […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jul 19, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | The average New Yorker walks more than the average resident of any other state, according to recent data. All that walking is good for health and the environment but can lead to pedestrian accidents. Older residents are particularly at risk. What is being done to reduce pedestrian […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jul 19, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | If you are a resident of Queens, you are likely already familiar with the name Boulevard of Death. For decades, Queens Boulevard has held this moniker due to the high number of vehicle-related deaths that have occurred. Between 1990 and 2017, at least 186 people, mainly […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jul 15, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | After a recent motor vehicle collision, you may have trouble discerning regular aches and pains from injury symptoms directly related to the accident. Could you have internal bleeding and not know it? WebMD explores symptoms of internal bleeding resulting from trauma. Find out whether you need […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jun 25, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | Pedestrian accidents often result in severe injuries or death of the pedestrian, but it is everyone’s responsibility on the road to watch out for people in the roadway. According to the New York State website, the law requires both drivers and pedestrians to follow the […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 24, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | Drivers in New York are aware of the restrictions when it comes to using technology behind the wheel. The state bans all handheld phone use but not hands-free phone use, for example. In any event, distractions have become such a problem that there’s talk about […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 20, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | Bus trips throughout New York and across the country each year number in the billions. These statistics are not difficult to believe when you take into account that 25 million children use school buses each day to travel to and from educational facilities. In addition, […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 13, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | New York residents should know that the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is one organization that strives to improve the safety of commercial trucks on the road. One way it does this is through Brake Safety Week, an annual roadside inspection spree. Truckers are expected to […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jul 9, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | If you sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident and are trying to heal, insurance claim matters may cause you stress. You may wonder how you will financially recover from unexpected expenses relating to the accident. Understanding the basics of New York’s no-fault insurance law […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jul 24, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | New York is home to nearly 9 million residents. With this many people interacting on a daily basis, accidents and injuries are unavoidable. So it is no surprise that personal injury lawsuits are so common in the state’s courts, including those resulting from bike-related collisions. […]


