New York Personal Injury Blog

Every day, commercial trucks travel New York’s highways. Some trucks carry cargo across state lines. Others make deliveries exclusively within New York. Although these vehicles may look identical, the distinction between interstate and intrastate trucking can have important legal consequences.  Interstate trucking generally involves transporting goods or passengers across state or international borders. Intrastate trucking […]

Carrion Accident & Injury Attorneys, PLLC, is joining forces with Latin music star Nicky Jam for “¿Accidente? Call the winner 212-CARRION,” a campaign that puts a familiar face alongside the 212-CARRION name. The collaboration builds on the firm’s longstanding connection with New York’s Hispanic and Latino communities. Through the new campaign, Nicky Jam brings his […]

If you ride a motorcycle in New York, you might have wondered about your odds of eventually being involved in an accident. There is no reliable percentage that tells us how many individual riders will get into an accident. Crash statistics generally measure reported crashes, injuries, and fatalities – not the lifetime percentage of riders […]

Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft make it easy to get around Queens, whether you are heading to work, traveling to the airport, or meeting friends. Unfortunately, rideshare vehicles can be involved in accidents just like any other car. If you are injured while riding as an Uber or Lyft passenger in Queens, you […]

If you have been hurt in an accident, you may need to prove the other party’s negligence in order to recover compensation. In some cases, the legal doctrine of “res ipsa loquitur” could have an impact on your claim.  Res ipsa loquitur is Latin for “the thing speaks for itself.” In personal injury claims, this […]

A motorcycle crash can turn an ordinary day into weeks or months of medical appointments, missed work, and uncertainty. While you are trying to recover, you may also be getting calls from insurance adjusters and wondering who is responsible for your mounting expenses. You do not have to hire a lawyer after every motorcycle accident […]

Commercial drivers play an important role in moving people and goods throughout New York. Because large trucks, buses, and other commercial vehicles can be harder to operate than regular cars, drivers must have the proper license. New York has three main types of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs): Class A, Class B, and Class C. The […]

Being at fault for an auto accident in New York can affect who pays for vehicle damage, whether you can recover compensation from another driver, and how an insurance claim is handled. However, being responsible for a crash does not necessarily mean you must pay every accident-related expense yourself. New York uses a no-fault insurance […]

Hundreds of thousands of car accidents occur across New York each year. In fact, New York City alone recently saw 6,660 accidents in one month. Most drivers never expect to be in an accident, so the time immediately after one can be scary and confusing.  Understanding the basics of car accident reports in New York […]

A jackknife accident occurs when a tractor-trailer’s cab and trailer fold toward one another at the point where they connect, resembling the angle of a folding pocketknife. As the trailer swings sideways, it may sweep across several lanes, strike nearby vehicles, or create an obstacle that approaching motorists cannot avoid. Understanding why jackknife accidents happen […]