For most people, a head-on auto collision is the worst type of car crash imaginable. However, your odds of suffering serious injury are just as high from a rear-end crash. Get the Legal Support You Deserve. Seek Justice for Your Injuries. Let Us Fight for You Contact Us 24/7 In …
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How Are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated in New York?
When it comes to a personal injury claim, not all damages are created equal. Some damages are designed to cover the out of pocket losses you suffer from your injury. Other damages are more speculative and are designed to compensate you for those losses that are hard to measure. Your …
Can I Get Punitive Damages After a Car Accident?
Punitive damages are not awarded to reimburse losses suffered by an injured party in an accident. Instead, the courts use them primarily to punish grossly negligent conduct. We Are Available for You 24/7. Contact Us for a Free Consultation on Your Car Accident Contact Us The New York City car …
Are Car Accident Settlements Taxable in New York?
If you are injured in a car accident, the odds are good you are facing some financial strain. Medical bills from a serious injury can quickly become overwhelming. If you are too hurt to return to work, your finances could face additional strain. A negotiated settlement with the at-fault driver …
Should I Sue a Friend or Family Member After an Accident?
Suing a friend or family member to recover damages for the injuries you suffered in a car accident might seem like a bad idea. However, in virtually every case, the damages that you can recover will be reimbursed by that person’s insurance company. Schedule Your Free Consultation with a Car …
Do I Need a Lawyer If the Other Driver’s Insurance Company Denies My Claim?
If the other driver’s insurance company denies your claim after a serious injury – and that driver was indeed at-fault for the crash – you should seek a lawyer to represent your claim as soon as possible. The burden of proof has now shifted to you to substantiate your claim …
What Information Do I Need After a Car Accident?
So much happens in the aftermath of a car accident, but getting certain information from the other driver is critical. Of course, that is only possible if you are not too seriously injured to do so. The most important information needed concerns the individual’s insurance company and policy number, license …
What Kinds of Injuries Happen in Car Wrecks?
Car wreck injuries run the gamut from minor to catastrophic. Because New York is a no-fault state when it comes to auto insurance, the insured’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage pays for his or her own medical treatment and lost wages no matter who was responsible for the collision. When …
Can I File a Claim for Loss of Consciousness?
Your ability to file a lawsuit seeking compensation after a car accident depends upon a doctor’s ability to diagnose injury and your ability to demonstrate a loss. The easy answer to the question of “Can I file a claim for loss of consciousness?” is YES – though even if you …
What Should You Do After a Car Accident?
Obviously, the first step, after a collision, is to check yourself and your passengers for signs of injury. After that, you should call law enforcement officers and, if necessary, emergency medical personnel. You should avoid discussing the accident with any other parties who were involved. Write down any details, contact …
