On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | May 13, 2020 | Car Accidents
You were on your way to see a friend when you noticed traffic slowing up ahead. You put your brakes on, but the person behind you must not have been paying attention. Though you gave them plenty of warning, they ended up ramming into the tail-end of your vehicle at a...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Apr 9, 2020 | Car Accidents
As every New Yorker knows, when a car hits a bicycle, it’s the bicyclist who is much more likely to die or be severely injured in the crash. In fact, in 2018, a reported 857 bicyclists died in traffic crashes in America. A large number of these accidents can be...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Mar 10, 2020 | Car Accidents
When you’re involved in a car crash, your body is at the mercy of the forces colliding. You might be strapped in and have air bags deploy, but you’re still being thrown around and have little control over how your body is moved. Many people feel fine after a serious...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Mar 4, 2020 | Car Accidents
The force of a crash can have many effects on the body. The back and neck are particularly vulnerable to injuries from the impact. Anyone who was in a car wreck should pay close attention to how these areas are faring after the incident. There is a chance that if you...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Mar 3, 2020 | Car Accidents
Walking around New York City is a great way to experience what it has to offer. One issue that’s become more evident is that distractions are causing people to do unsafe things that can lead to them harming themselves or others. It is imperative that anyone who’s...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Jan 24, 2020 | Car Accidents
There’s never a day when a person starts out thinking, “I’m going to get hurt today.” You probably thought today was just like any other when you got into your car. Unfortunately, the trip to work didn’t go as planned, and a driver who...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Jan 2, 2020 | Car Accidents
In New York and across the nation, distracted driving is a continuing problem that causes injuries with accidents and fatalities. At first glance, people will associate being a distracted driver with texting and driving and activities with cellphones. However, there...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Dec 19, 2019 | Car Accidents
When thinking about the potential dangers on the road in the New York Metropolitan area, people will name texting and driving, drunk driving, speeding, recklessness and other examples before drowsy driving comes up. However, drivers getting behind the wheel when they...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Dec 12, 2019 | Car Accidents
Texting and driving and other distracting behaviors behind the wheel have been problematic in New York since smartphones became commonplace. Law enforcement and legislators have tried to formulate strategies to lower the number of distracted drivers. Despite laws...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Dec 5, 2019 | Car Accidents
In New York and throughout the Metropolitan Area, the roads are constantly busy and crowded with automobiles, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians. With that, the inherent dangers are apparent. Distracted drivers is one such danger. However, during the holidays,...
