Jeffrey M. Rich Personal Injury Law Blog

Because motorcyclists are more exposed than drivers of other vehicles, they are more vulnerable to serious injury in accidents.  Sadly, 146 motorcyclists were killed in accidents in New York in 2009.  There were no fatalities among the drivers or passengers of the other motor vehicles involved in these accidents.

Wearing a helmet is a very important safety precaution for a motorcyclist (and New York law mandates that all riders wear them), but doing so does not... Read More

Potholes can cause a tire to blow out, snow and ice on improperly maintained roadways can cause a crash, and poorly lit roads can lead to deadly accidents. If you are injured in a New York car accident caused by a road hazard or defect, you have the right to seek fair compensation for your injuries.

Some hazards and defects that can cause wrongful injury include:

    water ponding
    potholes
    uneven... Read More

The most common form of injuries as a result of a auto accident include:

WhiplashThe most common injury resulting from a car accident is whiplash. Whiplash occurs when your neck is forced to move rapidly and uncontrollably. Whiplash can injure your spine, discs, ligaments and muscles in the neck. Whiplash can be short term or life long and can leave the neck forever vulnerable to injury. After a whiplash injury, your neck's natural curve may be reversed. This can... Read More