Rear-end collisions are among the most common motor vehicle accidents in White Plains and throughout New York. While these crashes often occur at low speeds, they can still cause serious injuries, long-term medical issues, and financial stress. Determining who is at fault and how compensation works under New York law plays a critical role in recovery after a rear-end crash. This article explains how fault is established in rear-end collisions, what evidence matters most, and what injured drivers and passengers should know about seeking compensation.

Introduction Recently, we found ourselves sitting with a client discussing the defendant’s summary judgment motion. You see, the defendant had already slammed his bread truck into the rear of our client’s automobile, causing physical injuries to our client and lots of property damage to her car. We had filed a lawsuit on her behalf and […]