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At Harding Mazzotti, LLP, we’ve seen firsthand how devastating car crashes can be. One of the biggest factors influencing the severity of injuries and the likelihood of surviving a crash is speed. Let’s break down how speed impacts collisions and why slowing down truly saves lives.

Being in a car accident is scary. But when the other driver takes off and leaves you behind, it can feel even worse. These accidents are called “hit-and-runs.” In New York State, there are rules to protect people who are hurt or have their property damaged in these crashes. This article will help you understand what to do if you’re ever in a hit-and-run accident, what the law says, and how the law firm of Harding Mazzotti, LLP can help you.

With the rising popularity of ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft, understanding the concept of liability in Uber and Lyft accidents when they do happen is complex but increasingly necessary. As more and more people use these services, the necessity for clarity on who bears the responsibility in the event of an accident becomes more crucial. This article will share some insight on navigating liability in Uber and Lyft accidents, arming you with knowledge if a crash occurs.

Any collision between a passenger vehicle and a large truck or tractor-trailer is always going to be extremely dangerous, as the truck has the advantage of both size and weight over a car. In accidents between passenger cars and large trucks, the vast majority of resulting serious injuries and deaths are to the occupants of the passenger vehicles. Large truck accidents claimed the lives of 4,119 people in the U.S. in 2019 alone. Perhaps the deadliest yet most preventable type of collision with a large truck is known as a truck underride crash.

Traffic accidents have been an unfortunate consequence of driving since the invention of the automobile.

When it’s time to buy a new car, what’s the biggest factor in your decision? For most of us, cost is certainly on our mind, but how about fuel efficiency? Reliability? Are you loyal to a particular brand? What will you be using the car for, primarily? If you’re into music, does it have a good stereo? And, let’s be honest, don’t we think about how we’re going to look when others see us driving our new set of wheels?

Every year, there are over 6 million car accidents in the United States alone. While some may be simply “fender benders,” many others result in extensive damage, serious injury and death.