New York City Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motor vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, SUVs, and trucks, share the roadways of the United States every day. Furthermore, as the volume of traffic continues to increase, so does the number of motor vehicle accidents. Some vehicles are more inherently dangerous than others, but one fact remains the same, regardless of the type of vehicle you drive or encounter: motor vehicle accidents are extremely dangerous, and often deadly, to drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike.

Auto Accidents – may occur anywhere at any time.  It only takes a small mistake to cause a disastrous accident.  However, many accidents are caused by driver inattention, negligence, or recklessness, and could have largely been prevented.  Other factors which contribute to automobile accidents are: alcohol and drug use, speeding, and failure to observe traffic laws.

SUV Rollovers – occur more frequently than rollover accidents in any other passenger vehicle.  Most SUVs have top-heavy design elements, and high centers of gravity, making them particularly prone to rollover accidents which cause severe personal injury to the occupants of the vehicle.  Manufacturers may be held accountable if their poor designs cause severe accidents. 

Van Accidents – are becoming a common tragedy.  The number of accidents involving 15-passenger vans has experienced a steady increase in the last three years.  Vans are commonly used by church groups, nursing homes, sports teams, and other organizations.  Therefore, each accident may potentially harm many innocent passengers. 

Hit and Run Accidents – injure or kill many motorists and pedestrians each year.  All too often, victims are left to recover from serious injuries, while the identities of the people responsible remain unknown.  Therefore, an experienced attorney can be of great assistance in navigating New York’s complex insurance laws in order to determine the best path to compensation.

Bus Accidents – can cause great harm to many passengers.  New York, which contains many transportation hubs, ranks high on the list of states where dangerous wrecks occur each year.  Forty percent of buses in the U.S. are school buses, therefore putting many children at risk each day.  Bus drivers, most of all, should always make safety their top priority.

Motorcycle Accidents – cause approximately 2,000 deaths in the United States each year, and injure thousands more.  Around 75 percent of motorcycle accidents involve other vehicles, and in many cases the motorcyclist is not at fault.  However, insurance companies blame motorcyclists for most crashes.  For this reason, victims should seek legal assistance to protect their legal rights.

Tractor Trailer Accidents – are often the result of negligence by truckers or trucking companies.  Some factors that lead to truck accidents are brake problems, prescription and over the counter drug use, traffic congestion, tailgating, cell phone use, speeding, driver fatigue, and unfamiliarity with local roads. 

ATV Accidents – result in more than 500 deaths each year and 140,000 injuries, many of which are minors.  These accidents can be caused by driver inexperience or defective design and/or parts.  Experienced attorneys can help determine the cause, and obtain the compensation you deserve.

If you have been injured in a vehicular accident, contact the experienced Queens motor vehicle accident lawyers of the Schwartzapfel Partners today. We will fight to protect your legal rights and obtain the compensation you deserve.

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These Hubs are provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Professional legal counsel should be sought for specific advice relevant to your circumstances.