Car Accidents
NYC Reports 2017 Had Fewest Traffic Deaths in More Than a Century
New York City saw the fourth consecutive year of fewer reported traffic deaths following the implementation of Vision Zero, with 2017 reporting the lowest number...
New York City Reports Over 160 Pedestrian, Cyclist Deaths in 2016
After two years of decreasing traffic-related pedestrian and cyclist deaths, the reports coming out of the third year of New York City’s Vision Zero initiative show that...
Distracted Driving Leads to Biggest Increase in Traffic Deaths in 50 Years
Distracted drivers kill thousands of people every single year – 3,179 in 2014 alone according to the United States Department of Transportation, to be precise....
What is Personal Injury Protection or No Fault Insurance?
There are several forms of auto insurance drivers in New York need to have in order to own a car, including what’s known as no-fault benefits or...
Road Rage Incident Captured on Cell Phone Video
Many car accidents are indeed accidents. However, there are others that may not be the result of an “honest” mistake by another driver. Some accident...
David Perecman Joins Lawmakers Pushing for Expanded Recall of Defective Airbags
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration put out a major recall notice on October 20 for defective airbags and urged people whose cars are equipped...
David Perecman Weighs in on Fatal Accident Involving a Teen Car Enthusiast Test Driving a Lamborghini
A New York teenager died after crashing a family friend’s Lamborghini into a guardrail while he was taking it for a test drive. According to FOX...
Can Someone Sue For Negligence In A Car Accident?
A person can sue for negligence in a car accident. In fact, most car accident lawsuits filed are due to a driver’s carelessness or negligence, because...
Can Someone File A Civil Suit For A Car Accident?
If a person was involved in a car accident caused by someone else’s carelessness or negligence, he or she has the right to be compensated...
Are Car Accidents Civil Or Criminal?
Car accidents are usually civil incidents, however, there are several ways in which an accident can escalate and become a criminal offense. Hit-and-Run When a driver...