On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Jan 1, 2021 | Car Accidents
Throughout much of 2020, the roads were free of their usual congestion as many people pivoted to remote work and avoided unnecessary travel. With all the reduced traffic, you’d think traffic accidents and roadway deaths would go down — but they’ve actually...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Nov 20, 2020 | Car Accidents
Driving a new car (or one that’s new for you) can be daunting – and dangerous if you aren’t careful. Maybe you’re renting a car while yours is being repaired after a crash. Perhaps you’re using a rental (or maybe a family member’s) car while visiting them over the...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Oct 20, 2020 | Car Accidents
Most Staten Island residents know that motor vehicle accidents can result in a large variety of serious injuries. Common examples include traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage and compound fractures. Another lesser-known consequence associated with a vehicle...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Oct 14, 2020 | Car Accidents
One of New York’s most famous nicknames is The City That Never Sleeps, and many drivers on its roads get behind the wheel without adequate rest. Whether they are civilians, taxi drivers or rideshare drivers, their fatigue puts pedestrians, bikers and other motorists...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Sep 26, 2020 | Car Accidents
As fall weather moves into the area, it’s critical that you take every step you can to protect yourself as a driver. Neglecting to do so increases the risk of an accident. Here are some of the many steps you can take to prepare for fall driving in New York: Visit your...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Sep 15, 2020 | Car Accidents
Everyone knows that drinking and driving is dangerous. Yet every year, police across New York State arrest thousands of people for DUI. Here in Staten Island, several innocent people get killed or permanently disabled each year at the hands of drunk drivers. They and...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Aug 14, 2020 | Car Accidents
Inexperience means that young drivers tend to have very high crash rates. It makes sense. Think of any skill you’ve learned, from riding a bike to playing the guitar. You make the most mistakes at the beginning. It’s true with driving, as well. The problem is that...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Jul 17, 2020 | Car Accidents
If you’ve ever been walking on or near the roads and nearly been hit by a car, you probably know how dangerous it can be to be a pedestrian. Many pedestrians are knocked down, hurt and killed by drivers who aren’t paying attention or who make errors. There are dozens...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Jul 15, 2020 | Car Accidents
Car accidents, construction accidents, and even slip-and-falls can leave a victim with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). What makes these injuries so dangerous is how hard it can be for someone to identify the injury. Knowing the signs of a traumatic brain injury can...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Jun 12, 2020 | Car Accidents
If I told you to close your eyes while driving for five seconds, you’d probably tell me not to be daft. Closing your eyes while driving would be dangerous. Yet, every day, thousands of drivers across the country may as well be driving with their eyes closed, for five...
