New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Millions of car accidents occur each year in the U.S. as a result of negligence, meaning one or more drivers behaved in such a careless manner behind the wheel that it led to a crash. One of the biggest causes of motor vehicle accidents is a lack of awareness of one’s surroundings and a lack…

Electric scooters became legal on November 23, 2020 as an alternative means for traversing New York City. While they may be a convenient and accessible way to travel in lieu of a vehicle, many are questioning the efficacy of this mode of transportation in safely navigating one of the busiest cities in the country. Below,…

Will autonomous vehicles ever be a viable mode of transportation in the busy city of New York? Below, the auto accident attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. challenge the liability of self-driving cars and trucks, and whether or not they would lead to more or less accidents if adopted in the…

You do not have to be from New York to know that operating a vehicle in the city can be hectic and stressful; the volume of vehicles navigating the city grid, and pushing the limits of the rules of the road, are enough to cause accidents to begin with. Add in those drivers who are…

The streets of New York City are teeming with pedestrians, motorists, and cyclists—all attempting to quickly arrive at their destination. Unfortunately, this leads to countless accidents each year. How one reacts in both the moments immediately after the accident and in the weeks that follow can have a dramatic effect on your rights and a…