With road work on the rise, New York drivers should be aware of increased electronic monitoring of work zones - and the tickets that accompany violations. 

Hope to combat the rising number of injuries linked accidents 

Recent motorcycles crashes serve as a reminder of the risks of the road

Dog owners face increased liability

If you have a teen or inexperienced driver on your policy, it is a good idea to review your coverage and consider your options

Homeowners trade easy cash for liability risk in the event of injuries on property

Summer is here, and that means an increase in bike riders - and bike accidents.

Law aimed at reducing fraud found to be burdensome, inneffective.

Law now covers all vehicles stopped along a roadway

Whether you are a driver or a passenger, if you are injured in a ridesharing accident, it is important to know your rights and protect yourself

New York's Scaffold Law is often thought to only cover construction workers. In reality, it covers many different types of workers injured in falls from elevated workspaces. 

Bill mandating liability policies include supplemental spousal liability coverage
awaits Gov. Hochul’s signature

Last week, the New York State Assembly passed a long overdue update to the laws governing the right to sue following a wrongful death.

Under current law, which dates back to centuries-old English common law, the family of a loved one who dies is limited in the scope of damages they can recover to simply economic damages.

A report released this week by the Highway Traffic Safety Administration offered a grim look at driver safety. According to the agency, 42,915 people were killed in traffic crashes in 2021, compared to 38,824 in 2020.

On January 6, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law that expands the admissibility of statements made by a party’s agent or employee. The goal of the update to the law is to expand the “speaking agent” exception to the rule against hearsay. If this sounds like a lot of legal speak, hang in there because it is actually a very important evolution in the law that will benefit injured workers.

In New York State, drivers are required to carry liability insurance. But that doesn’t mean they all do. A 2021 study by the Insurance Research Council (IRC) found more than 12 percent of drivers on the road do not have auto insurance. That equates to roughly one in eight drivers.

Summer is almost here, making it the perfect time to talk to your teen drivers about road safety