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Guide to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in New York
New York’s fault system for car accidents is unlike many other states. In many states, if you are injured in a car crash, you can sue the at-fault driver and/or their insurance company to recover for your property damage, medical bills, wages lost due to time away from work, etc. In New York, there… Read More »
Hidden Injuries to Watch Out For After a Car Accident
If you have been injured in a car crash, or you suspect you may have been injured, it is extremely important that you see a doctor immediately. For the sake of recovering any damages for your injuries, it helps to have medical records documenting your injuries as soon as possible after the accident, foreclosing… Read More »
How Long Does it Take to Get a Settlement From a Car Accident?
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, dealing with the time, stress, and hassle of a drawn-out personal injury matter is likely the last thing you want to deal with. You have medical bills and appointments, lost wages and other work-related issues, car repairs, and any number of other things to… Read More »
How Much do Personal Injury Attorneys Charge In New York?
After an accident, people may want to contact an attorney to investigate a claim or file a lawsuit, but they are concerned with the cost of hiring a lawyer. However, New York City personal injury lawyers typically take cases on a “contingency” basis — this means that you pay nothing out of pocket. Instead,… Read More »
Can I Sue if I Was a Passenger in a Car Accident?
Thousands of passengers are severely injured in New York car accidents every year. After these accidents, these victims want to know: Can I bring a lawsuit to recover for my injuries? Who should be the target of my lawsuit? A talented New York personal injury lawyer can help you both identify the appropriate parties… Read More »
How Long do I have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in New York?
Personal injury lawsuits span more than just car accidents or slip-and-fall accidents. Construction accidents, product defects, medical malpractice, and any other incident in which someone is injured as a result of another person’s negligent or reckless behavior fall under the gamut of personal injury. If you are injured by someone else’s conduct, you must… Read More »
Who Pays for the Damage in a Car Accident in New York?
If you have been involved in a car accident in New York, you are likely facing a multitude of bills and other financial damages. Who is responsible for paying for your damages? In New York, the answer depends on the type of damages you are claiming. As we have previously discussed, New York follows… Read More »
How Does No-Fault Insurance Work in New York?
New York is one of a handful of states that have a “no-fault” insurance system. In most other states, the driver who is at fault in an accident must pay (via their insurance coverage) for the damages resulting from the accident. In New York, your own insurance will cover your damages and injuries regardless… Read More »
Stay Alert for Signs of Elder Abuse
As the American population ages and as the average American lives longer than ever before, more and more individuals are entering nursing homes or needing in-home care. If your parent, relative, or loved one is in an assisted living facility or has a caregiver who comes to their home, you may have conducted months… Read More »
Intersections a Common Site for Serious Accidents
Intersections take up a relatively low share of all roadway area, and yet they are the site of a large share of all accidents occurring in the US each year. Read on to learn more about the causes of motor vehicle accidents in intersections, and learn more about what can be done to avoid… Read More »
