The Martello Law Blog

Drunk driving can be incredibly dangerous.  When people hear that there was a DUI accident, they immediately place the blame for the crash on the drunk driver.  This sort of attitude carries over to the legal ruling in many cases, with DUI having a profound impact on fault and damages in a car accident case. […]

Going to court for a car accident lawsuit is not always easy.  New York puts up barriers to suing for damages after a car accident, but when you do get the opportunity to sue, there are a wide range of damages you can seek compensation for. First, you can sue for compensatory damages – that […]

After a car accident in New York, all parties must remain at the scene until the police arrive. The police may investigate and write a formal report. This report may be helpful or otherwise influence a subsequent lawsuit. New York has a law that prevents drivers from suing for car accidents unless they have a […]