Lever & Stolzenberg, LLP, New York Personal Injury Legal Article Library | Personal Injury Informational Articles

When you have been injured in an accident and need legal help, it is vital that you are aware and informed. Below is a list of helpful informational legal articles for each of our practice areas -- a library of articles that contain basic information, frequently asked questions, safety tips, statistics, and other useful subject matter that could help you better understand your own case.

Library Categories:

• Car Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Slip and Fall
• Truck Accidents
• Products Liability
• Medical Malpractice
• Injured Workers Law
• General

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Car Accidents:

• New York Car Accidents: Driving Tired Could Be Deadly   
  Description: Driving while tired isn't that different from driving while drunk: your reaction times are slow, you can't pay close attention to the road, and you are easily distracted. It's no surprise that driving tired and falling asleep behind the wheel cause a large minority of New York car accidents.
• How To Avoid New York Car Accidents Caused By Fatigue   
  Description: About 20 percent of all car accidents involve fatigue or falling asleep behind the wheel. In this article, learn some important tips on how to prevent driving fatigue while on New York highways and interstates.
• Drunk Driving: A Major Cause Of New York Car Accidents   
  Description: We all know that drinking and driving kills, but nonetheless, one out of three New York traffic accident fatalities involves drunk driving. What are the consequence of a DUI accident in New York and how can everyone help to reduce the number of NY drunk driving accidents? Find out in this library article.
• How To Safely Pull Over On A New York Highway Or Interstate   
  Description: Do you know what to do when you get a flat tire while driving on a New York interstate or highway? More importantly, do you know what not to do? In this article, learn how to safely get off of the road if you have a disabled vehicle - and how to get help without putting yourself or others in danger.
• Pedestrian Parking Lot Accidents In New York City: Statistics And Prevention   
  Description: After an elderly driver ran over several women and children in a Brooklyn church parking lot, more attention has been given to where and why New York City pedestrian accidents take place. To the surprise of many, a large number of serious pedestrian accidents take place at slow speeds in NY parking lots.
• New York Winter Driving Tips: How To Drive In The Snow   
  Description: Winters in New York can be difficult - and the roads can be extremely hazardous. Any New York resident should prepare their car correctly for winter and understand how to drive safely in the snow. Even more importantly, New Yorkers should understand that the best way to prevent a weather-related car accident is to not drive in dangerous conditions.
• Don't Text and Drive: It May Kill You   
  Description: driving motor vehicle accident text messaging liability negligence
• Safety Tips   
  Description: Car Accident Insurance Police What-To-Do Report Claim Responsibility
• The Taconic Parkway Disaster -- Summons and Complaint [PDF]   
  Description: The family of two victims from Diane Schuler's wrong-way crash on the Taconic State Parkway said their lawsuit filed today isn't about money or revenge but about awareness to drunk driving.
• Students, doctors, and lawyers are the most accident prone in White Plains?   
  Description: The next time you get into an motor vehicle accident, there's a good chance that a doctor or a lawyer will be on hand. Maybe both. Not for the reasons you might expect!
• Queens Boulevard: Have Pedestrian Accidents Decreased In NYC? | NYC Pedestrian Accident Lawyer   
  Description: Queens Boulevard is extremely symbolic of Queens itself - the diverse traffic, the bustling row of commercial businesses, and the crowded lanes all reflect the burrow itself. However, the multi-lane street is also the scene of a shocking number of pedestrian deaths in New York City. Does the street deserve the name, "Boulevard of Death?"
• New York City Seatbelt Safety And Car Accident Injury Prevention   
  Description: How important is it to wear your seatbelt at all times? Some safety researchers believe it could cut car accident injuries in half and save thousands of lives each year. Not to mention - seat belts and safety belts are the law in New York state in almost all scenarios.
• 10 Worst Insurance Companies in the United States [PDF]   
  Description: American Association for Justice report on the 10 Worst Insurance Companies in the Question. Lever & Stolzenberg accident attorney Terrence Cortelli makes this important report available at their website for free.
• Avoiding Mistakes after a Car Accident -- Be Brutally Honest to Your Health Care Provider   
  Description: If you are hurt in a car accident your health care providers will be a part of your team that is trying to achieve two goals simultaneously: (1) a quick recovery and (2) establishment of your recoverable damages. Some claimants make the mistake of arranging their medical care to maximize the potential settlement value of a case. This is a mistake. Think health care first, accident claim later.
• What to Do After a Car Accident   
  Description: Each year, thousands of people are involved in traffic accidents during the Memorial Day Weekend. If you are one of these unfortunate people, will you know what to do in the aftermath of a collision? How you react can prevent further injuries, reduce costs and accelerate the clean-up and repair process.
• Why Every Driver Should Have SUM Insurance: What is it and How Will it Help Me?   
  Description: SUM is an acronym for Supplementary Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Endorsement. Essentially, it provides insurance by way of monetary compensation for any injuries that you may have sustained as a result of someone else's carelessness. Its as if you purchased car insurance for the person who caused your accident so that you can ensure that there is enough coverage to compensate you for your injuries.
• Wrong Way Driver: Is the State to Blame?   
  Description: Does the government have a responsibility to drivers to ensure that they do not inadvertently go the wrong way on a highway?
• Can you Sue an Operator of a State Owned Vehicle in Supreme Court or is Jurisdiction over the Action Limited to the Court of Claims?   
  Description: Discussion of Court of Claims jurisdiction and How a Smart Attorney Can Keep Case in Supreme Court and Out of the Hands of a Court of Claims Judge.
• Seatbelt Safety Prevents New York Car Accidents   
  Description: Did you know that the best step you can take toward preventing serious car accident injuries and car accident fatalities in New York City is simply to buckle up? Learn some shocking statistics about seat belt use - as well as some facts that show just how effective seat belts are at saving lives and preventing injury.