If you have been injured in a car accident, there are many issues that suddenly arise. Medical care. Car care. Health insurance. Time off work. It can get overwhelming. Calling a lawyer is probably low on your list, but there are several reasons why it’s important to keep legal help one of your priorities. Once […]
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As the weather warms up in spring, people take to the outdoors to enjoy the sunshine and spring air. As you take up activities such as cycling, dog-walking, and even just going for a drive on a pleasant spring day, make sure to always be aware of your surroundings and to keep to all safety […]
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Halloween is a fun time to spend with family and friends, dressing up, eating candy, and having parties. But did you know that if you are not careful, you could end up becoming responsible for a liability? Luckily, with some preparation and presence of mind, you can avoid sudden legal repercussions for unintentional accidents that […]
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Now more than ever before, people choose to hail car services like Uber to conveniently get from place to place. However, just like any other car, there is always the chance that they can get into an accident with another car. Getting into a car accident when you are in an Uber is essentially the […]
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Many people have asked our firm about accidents when a family or friend was driving and they were injured as a passenger. They hesitate to consider having to bring suit against their family or friend because of what they consider to be the implications. If you are seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident as […]
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If someone is injured in a motor vehicle accident, and the other vehicle in the accident does not have insurance for that vehicle, there’s a couple of different ways that this situation can play out. If you, the injured person, were in your own car and you had insurance, there’s protection in your insurance policy […]
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In automobile cases in New York, people are very concerned about getting medical treatment and ultimately getting those medical bills paid. The first thing to remember is, if you’re a pedestrian, bicyclist or driver or occupant of a car, the insurance of the car that struck you, pays your medical benefits through a system that […]
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One of the top causes of death in America is car accidents. In fact, it is estimated that 30,000 people in America are killed in an auto accident every year. Additionally, two million people are seriously injured. In many cases, these injuries result in permanent disability. Distracted driving is one of the main factors that […]
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Under the New York Insurance Law section 5102(d), in order to bring an action for injuries and loss arising from an automobile accident, a Plaintiff must suffer and prove a “serious” injury. What constitutes a “serious injury”? There are nine categories: Death Dismemberment Significant disfigurement A fracture The loss of a fetus Permanent loss of […]
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Automobile crash-related injuries are a common area of personal injury litigation. If involved in an automobile accident, there are several actions that should be taken: Notify automobile and medical insurance companies Arrange for coverage of medical bills Make a claim for vehicle damage Provide a list to the attorney of all defendants so that they […]
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