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What Happens When You’re at Fault in a Car Accident in New York?
If you were involved in a car accident and you believe you might be at fault, do not panic. New York’s auto insurance system is set up to mitigate the risk of anyone going bankrupt because of a crash. Below, we discuss what happens after a car crash and how liability is determined if… Read More »
How to Handle Medical Bills After an NYC Car Accident
If you have experienced a car accident in New York, it does not take much for your medical bills to rack up. Car accident victims can be left with hefty medical expenses including but not limited to the following: Ambulance transportation fees Emergency room and hospital fees Medical treatment and surgery X-rays, MRI scans,… Read More »
Mind Your Words: What Not to Say After a Car Accident
For most drivers, getting into a car accident can be an overwhelming and even scary ordeal. If you are involved in a car accident, however, it’s important to know what to say and what not to say so as to receive the compensation you deserve. Unknowingly saying the wrong thing following a car accident… Read More »
How Drivers Can Avoid Car Crashes in the Winter
It’s wintertime. With icy streets, foggy windshields, heavy winds, and holiday revelers, there’s a lot of added risk to being on the road. If you are planning any wintry road trips or commutes, it’s important to stay safe. You can’t control other people, but you can control your own precautions. Below we offer a… Read More »
What Happens if a Leased Car Gets Totaled in a New York Car Accident?
Most people have a general understanding of how liability operates when they own their vehicle. The matter can become more complex when the vehicle is a lease. If you drive a leased car that gets totaled in a crash, what happens? Are you on the hook for the remainder of the payments? What compensation… Read More »
How to Prevent Distracted Driving
Distracted driving has rapidly become one of the biggest dangers on the road. Texting while driving is especially dangerous. Even though most people recognize the danger, most people also admit to doing it themselves. If a distracted driver causes a crash, they are liable for any injuries and other damages that result. Below, we… Read More »
How to Prove a Slip and Fall Claim
If you ask someone on the street about personal injury lawsuits, it’s likely that the first thing they’ll think of is: “car accident.” The second thing would be: slip and fall. We’ve heard the stories of people slipping on a milk spill in a grocery store and recovering thousands of dollars as a result…. Read More »
How Long Will it Take to Settle a Car Accident Claim in NY?
If you were hit by a negligent driver in New York, you have the right to seek compensation. If you suffered only minor injuries, you can collect from your own no-fault insurance provider. If, however, you suffered a serious injury–broken bones, loss of limb, serious damage to an organ or bodily function, etc.–you have… Read More »
Rear-End Car Accident Injuries and How to Recover
Rear-end collisions occur when the front of one vehicle collides with the backside of another vehicle. These types of crashes commonly occur at stop signs, traffic signals, and in parking areas. They can also occur at higher speeds on highways or freeways when a driver is forced to suddenly stop and trailing drivers are… Read More »
Compensatory vs. Punitive Damages
If you were seriously injured in a car crash or otherwise injured as a result of someone else’s negligent or reckless behavior, you have the right to seek compensation. In a personal injury case, damages are generally split between “compensatory” and “punitive” damages. Cases in which punitive damages are available can result in especially… Read More »
