Although lauded for their environmental benefits, The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported that “mini-cars” do a poor job of protecting their occupants. In fact, research shows that the chance of a fatality in collisions with mid-size vehicles is almost double that of larger vehicles, and that number is tripled in single “mini-car” crashes. Although mini-cars therefore may be more environmentally friendly than other vehicles, tension exists between being safe and being “green”. It’s not easy being green……

What is “Loss of Consortium”?
A personal injury can be traumatic to both the injured person and their entire family. In New York, if your spouse died or was injured in an accident you may be allowed to seek “loss of consortium” damages from the person or company responsible for your spouse’s injuries.

