On behalf of StolzenbergCortelli, LLP | Jul 3, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The Fourth of July is the deadliest day on the road, so it’s important for drivers to know what to watch out for. Like any other time, there will be hazards like roadwork or potholes. There will also be pedestrians or cyclists to watch out for. However, on the Fourth,...
On behalf of StolzenbergCortelli, LLP | Jun 22, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Clearly, the traffic fatality rate in the United States is different every year. There are more people as the population continues to grow. A different specific number of people lose their lives each year, impacting the rate. You have to factor that in when looking at...
On behalf of StolzenbergCortelli, LLP | Jun 2, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The summer is a relief for many in New York. For working adults, it’s a chance for longer days, relaxing evenings and going on vacation. For students, it’s a break from school and a chance to see friends. Summer days are thought of equally as packed with activities...
On behalf of StolzenbergCortelli, LLP | May 19, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Distracted driving has always existed. Drivers in past generations got distracted by events outside or billboards. When the radio was invented, it quickly became a distraction. Children and pets in the car have always been an issue. That said, the “new” face of...
On behalf of StolzenbergCortelli, LLP | Apr 14, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Brain injuries are complicated, and they can have major ramifications that can change a person’s life forever. In some cases, they even ruin relationships and end marriages. Why does this happen? There are a few reasons, but today we’ll take a look at how someone may...
On behalf of StolzenbergCortelli, LLP | Mar 10, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Distracted driving is more than just annoying. It’s a serious issue that leads to crashes every day. The victims of those crashes may suffer from serious injuries or even die as a result of one driver’s bad decision. Some people think that getting distracted for a few...
by StolzenbergCortelli, LLP | Aug 29, 2019 | Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents
In general, senior citizens as a group are safe drivers when compared to others. Most obey the speed limit, wear seat belts and avoid drinking and driving. But this age group is especially vulnerable to death or injury in car accidents due to age-related conditions....
by StolzenbergCortelli, LLP | Aug 15, 2019 | Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents
A fatal hit-and-run accident happens almost six times every day in the U.S. A 38-year older woman in North Babylon became the latest New York victim when an AutoZone delivery van struck two pedestrians and just kept going. The van had pulled out of a company lot onto...
by StolzenbergCortelli, LLP | Aug 1, 2019 | Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents
Women have a higher probability of dying or being seriously injured in a vehicle accident than men, and part of the reason may lie in the outdated crash test dummies used by car manufacturers. The problem is real and it is significant. Researchers from the University...
by StolzenbergCortelli, LLP | Jul 19, 2019 | Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents
It’s not a pleasant thought, but do you know what happens to your body if you are involved in an auto accident? You are in motion along with your vehicle, and suddenly that motion is suddenly – and dramatically – altered or stopped. Your car has hit...
