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Seat belts save lives. The evidence is in, and the conclusion is not open to debate. Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of a serious injury by 50% and death by 45%. For this reason, New York requires that motorists buckle up. But what happens if you didn’t wear a seat belt and were …
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Tags: car accident, Glens Falls car accident lawyer, Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
Electric vehicles are all the rage. The media confidently predicts that in 2040 virtually every vehicle sold on the planet will be an EV. For now, most of the sales are happening in urban and suburban areas around the country, such as San Francisco. But even Glens Falls should see more electric vehicles in the …
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Car collisions are traumatic events. Even at low speeds, two cars will generate amazing force, which can twist and turn the human body beyond its natural limits. These accidents leave occupants with many serious, disabling injuries. But perhaps few injuries are as serious as spinal column injuries. The spinal column is made up of 33 …
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Tags: Car Accident Attorney, Glens Falls car accident lawyer, spinal injuriesPosted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
When a car accident occurs in Glens Falls, it is not uncommon for each driver involved to blame the other for the collision. This often extends into the trial of a personal injury claim arising from an accident. The plaintiff alleges the defendant’s negligence caused the crash, while the defendant maintains it was actually the …
Tags: Glens Falls car accident lawyer, Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
New York requires that motorists buckle up. This law promotes public safety and has helped to reduce the number of car accident fatalities and serious injuries. Nonetheless, seat belts can also cause injuries in a crash. Car accidents are so traumatic that occupants can suffer serious injuries when the seat belt restrains them. At Larson …
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Tags: car accident, Glens Falls car accident lawyer, Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident, Uncategorized
It’s summer, which means Glens Falls and surrounding areas will see plenty of road work, just as we do every year. We sympathize with all motorists. Nothing is more frustrating than coming upon a construction zone unexpectedly, especially when you’re trying to get to work or school and are running a little late. Nonetheless, it …
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New York requires that drivers purchase no fault insurance, called PIP, before they can register their vehicles. Currently, the minimum amount of coverage is $50,000. After suffering injury in an accident, you can immediately use the insurance to cover the cost of medical care for your injuries and to replace lost income if you can’t …
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Tags: car accident, Glens Falls car accident lawyer, Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
Not all car accidents have a single cause. There may be multiple failures or negligent acts that lead to a specific crash. To give a simple hypothetical example, say two cars collide at an intersection. One of the cars ran a red light. The other car had a green light but was traveling in excess …
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A personal injury lawsuit enables you to sue a government or corporation when their negligence harms you in some way. For example, you can sue a negligent driver for causing a car accident. Similarly, if that driver was acting on behalf of their employer at the time of the crash, that employer can also be …
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After a motor vehicle collision in Glens Falls, you are likely wondering about your options for seeking compensation to help cover the costs of your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. More specifically, you might be wondering if you have the ability to file a lawsuit in order to seek financial compensation …
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