When Businesses Are Responsible For Non-Employees Involved in Motor Vehicle Accidents

In this informative piece, Christopher T. McGrath, Esq. describes the circumstances under which a business may become liable for the actions of a driver, even if the driver is not a direct employee. Many New York attorneys are unaware that a business that hires a vehicle and driver from a second business may become vicariously […]

New York Attorney Christopher McGrath Explains What’s Required to Sue for Injuries Resulting from a Car Accident

When No-Fault Insurance is Not Enough – In this article, New York lawyer Christopher T. McGrath explains that not all victims of motor vehicle accidents necessarily have a legal claim.  New York’s “threshold” requirements for these types of cases mean that only “serious injury” claims may be pursued.  Mr. McGrath describes how the law defines […]

Drivers Can be Held Liable for Stopping Suddenly and Causing Accidents

By Christopher T. McGrath, Esq. New York There is a trend in the case law suggesting that a preceding vehicle in a rear end collision scenario is not responsible for the happening of the accident.  The cases have suggested that, regardless of the actions taken by the preceding vehicle, the following vehicle is responsible for […]

A Motorcycle Accident Case – As explained by Long Island Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney

Long Island, New York (NewYorkInjuryNews.com) — Out of all the types of roadway accidents, motorcycle accidents can be particularly devastating. There are naturally higher risks of injury when on is on an unprotected motorcycle. A motorcycle is also smaller than a car and has less built in safety mechanisms (i.e. seat belts, front and side […]