Category: Car Accidents
$5,025,000 Settlement: Driver Injured in a Three-Car Crash on the FDR Drive
A driver caught in a crash between two other vehicles on the FDR Drive needed spinal surgery and could no longer work. Settled for $5.025 million, ranked #4 in New York for 2022.
When an Uber Crash Is Not Just the Driver's Fault: What New York's Newest Rideshare Ruling Means for You
On October 21, 2026, the Second Department refused to let Uber walk away from a crash case by calling its driver an independent contractor. Here is what Rivera v. Talukder means if you were hurt in a rideshare crash.
Slip, Trip and Fall in New York: What You Actually Have to Prove
Falling on someone else's property is not enough to win a case in New York. Here is what you actually have to prove: notice, recurring conditions, snow and ice rules and NYC sidewalk law.
"Your Car Was Barely Dented" Is Not a Defense: Low-Impact Crashes and Real Injuries in New York
Insurers love to argue that little car damage means no injury. Here is why that is wrong, and what New York law requires of the defense.
New York Construction Accidents: How Labor Law 200, 240(1) and 241(6) Really Work, and Why Your Lawyer Needs to Know the Job Site
How New York Labor Law 200, 240(1) and 241(6) protect injured construction workers, who is responsible, and why your lawyer needs to understand the job site.
New York Ended the 90/180 Serious Injury Claim in Car Accident Cases: What It Means for You
New York's 2026 budget removed the 90/180 serious injury category for car accident lawsuits filed on or after May 26, 2026. Here is what changed, what still counts as a serious injury, and why timing now matters.
$4.025 Million Settlement for an Elderly Pedestrian Struck in a Brooklyn Crosswalk
The driver's insurer tendered $25,000. Our intake and investigation found the driver was working, brought in his employer, won summary judgment and a trial preference, and settled for $4,025,000 within two years.
Staten Island Car Accident Lawyer
A Staten Island car accident lawyer can protect your claim from the day of the crash. New York rewrote its motor vehicle injury laws in May 2026, and those changes now shape how much you recover, or whether you recover at all. At MooreJustice Accident & Injury Lawyers, we handle no-fault benefits, insurance negotiations, and […]
What Happens If the Other Driver Doesn't Have Insurance in New York?
Key Takeaways: If the driver who hit you has no insurance, your own auto policy usually becomes the main source of compensation. That answer surprises people, and it lands at the worst possible moment, while medical bills accumulate and time away from work keeps stretching. New York law anticipates this situation and builds in several […]
Why Car Accidents Increase During Holiday Weekends in NYC
Key Takeaways: Holiday weekends put more impaired, distracted, and out-of-town drivers on the road, which pushes car accidents higher across New York City. The days around July 4th, Memorial Day, and Labor Day bring heavier traffic, later nights, and celebrations that end behind the wheel. When a crash follows, you face medical appointments, insurance calls, […]
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