When a commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle in New York City, the immediate aftermath is obvious—wrecked vehicles and emergency responders whisking the injured away to the hospital. But what many don’t realize is that the long-term costs of truck accidents often dwarf the expenses associated with the initial …
You and your loved ones rely on your paychecks every pay period. Missing even a single payday can put enormous financial strain on your family. Unfortunately, car accidents often result in injuries that put victims out of work—and that means no paychecks for weeks, months, or even years. At Douglas …
Paralysis from an accident can create enormous medical, emotional, and financial challenges for the victim. While nothing can fully restore what was lost in the accident, skilled legal representation can help you get the resources you and your loved ones need for support. At Douglas & London, we bring specialized …
On the congested and busy streets of NYC, truck crashes are particularly common—and dangerous. A truck crash can affect anyone: drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, or rideshare passengers. Whether you’re injured in a collision involving an 18-wheeler, a delivery truck, or another commercial vehicle, it’s important to know that the path to …
You can best prepare for New York’s icy streets if you check your car well before the cold weather sets in. A pre-winter car safety check can reduce breakdowns and get you through the inevitable delays and traffic stoppages. Keeping your car well-maintained for all driving conditions will also improve …
A car insurance company that is trying to allocate fault for an automobile accident might request a driver’s cell phone records to determine if they were distracted by a call or text message. Before you comply with any insurance company request for your cell phone information, call Douglas & London …
Following a serious car accident, there is one important decision that your insurance company will make that could have a dramatic impact on your life and finances. That decision is whether or not to declare your vehicle as “totaled.” Many times after a car accident, your vehicle will need only …
In New York, there are extensive requirements for auto insurance. Drivers in the Empire State must carry liability insurance. This coverage is designed to pay for bodily injury or property damage caused by another driver. However, it does not provide compensation for the insured driver’s own vehicles. Thankfully, collision coverage …
Following a serious car accident, an insurance company will consider a car to be damaged beyond repair, or totaled, if the cost to repair the car exceeds a certain percentage of the car’s actual cash value immediately before the accident. This may sound like an objective and unbiased definition, but …
Rollover crashes are among the most serious kinds of auto accidents that can occur. As a vehicle tips over and rolls, occupants of the vehicle will be tossed and turned around. Even if you are wearing seatbelts and proper restraints, the trauma can be severe. This is especially true if …
