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It is difficult to know how much your car accident claim might be worth without knowing more details about your collision and injuries. Many factors can alter the possible settlement value of a collision claim on Long Island, including the severity of your injuries, your medical expenses, and other costs and losses you incurred.If you…
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After sustaining an injury in a motor vehicle collision, you could be in great pain—financial, physical, and otherwise. However, if someone else caused the collision, you could recover damages for your losses, including pain and suffering damages. The amount of money you will get for pain and suffering damages varies based on the circumstances of…
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After getting injured in an auto collision, you might wonder how long you have after the crash to claim the injury. According to New York’s statute of limitations, you generally have three years from the accident date to file a lawsuit. This is not always the case, and certain circumstances, such as municipal involvement, could…
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Collision victims should hire an attorney after a car accident to manage their case and file all possible claims quickly after a car accident. Lawyers serving Long Island can meet with you in the hospital, at a rehabilitation facility, in your home, or over the phone to assess your options and help you decide what…
Continue ReadingThe driver’s health is usually the primary concern during a car accident. But what about the passenger? Many people forget that the passengers can also suffer severe injuries in the accident. If you were a passenger in a car accident, you have the same right to sue for compensation in an accident as the driver….
Continue ReadingNo one ever expects to suffer a serious injury in a traumatic accident. When someone else is responsible for causing your injuries, you may be able to get them to compensate you for your damages with help from a personal injury attorney.But many people are hesitant to contact a car accident lawyer. You should hire…
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Speeding doesn’t consist of just violating the posted speed limit. In New York and Long Island, speeding means going faster than is “reasonable and prudent under the conditions” and the road hazards at the time. In other words, just because you’re doing the posted limit doesn’t mean you aren’t speeding.Of course, you’re also in trouble…
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Left-turn accidents happen much too often. No matter who the participants in the accident are, the accident is usually caused by left-turning drivers. Left turns are so challenging that many drivers try to avoid them, and UPS drivers are under orders to prevent them.Most of the time, the fault in a Long Island left-turn accident…
Continue ReadingAny question about liability in a car accident starts with whether or not a state is a no-fault insurance state. For example, in a no-fault state like New York, Injured parties will file their no-fault claims against the insurance company that covers the vehicle in which the accident happened. If you have another insurance policy,…
Continue ReadingRear-end collisions are common and usually happen because of speeding, distracted driving, traffic congestion, brake failure, and DUIs. While many people disregard these collisions as minor fender benders, victims can suffer serious and costly injuries in a rear-end car accident.How Close Is Too Close?The old rule was to calculate a certain number of car lengths…
Continue ReadingAny time you experience an extremely traumatic event, you are a potential victim of post-traumatic street disorder. Many people associate this condition with military members following active duty or sexual assault survivors, but it commonly occurs following traffic car crashes, as well.Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder DefinedPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that often occurs…
Continue ReadingAn underride accident happens when a smaller vehicle such as a car collides with the side or back of a tractor-trailer and slides underneath it. An underride can involve a passenger car or SUV, a motorcycle, a bicycle, or even a pedestrian.A related accident, happening at the front of the truck instead of the rear…
Continue ReadingSpeeding is a primary factor in many traffic injuries and fatalities. It affects the driver, the vehicle, and the road, reducing reaction times to avoid a crash, increasing stopping distances, and lessening the effectiveness of road safety structures. Yet even though we know this, speed was still a factor in 26 percent of the US…
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When your leased car is involved in a collision in New York, the process of filing an insurance claim or pursuing damages can seem complicated. Not only does the crash involve the two drivers and their insurance providers, but also the leasing company. You should consider the following in the wake of the crash to…
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Hiring a car accident lawyer on Long Island can offer many benefits for your case. While no law says you have to hire a lawyer, legal counsel can help you: Identify evidence of negligence and liability Demonstrate that you deserve compensation for your injuries Seek the best possible recovery Take your case to trial Read…
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Many people get word-of-mouth information about car collisions. Unfortunately, this information can lead to big misconceptions regarding Long Island car accident cases. These misunderstandings could be costly, especially if they prevent an injured person from seeking compensation following a collision.Our law firm wants to protect your right to financial recovery. We hope that by providing…
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Most of us grew up in an area where some road or intersection was recognized as being exceptionally dangerous, a place where accidents happened all the time.Whether it’s Bloody Telegraph in southeastern Michigan or Dead Man’s Curve in California, there’s always a place where the most car accidents happen.A lot of those places are on…
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Anyone who suffers injuries in a car accident can, under most circumstances, sue the at-fault driver to recover damages for those injuries. Unfortunately, when the victim dies, an Estate representative must be appointed to take over or the claim can no longer be pursued. Additionally, certain specified survivors of the victim can benefit from a…
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Sideswipe collisions are not the first kind of accident that comes to mind when we think about bad car accidents. We usually think of a sideswipe accident as causing minor damage to the car, but they cause nearly 3 percent of all fatal crashes. Still, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports nearly a…
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We all heard the term reckless driving, but not many of us know what it means or how it can affect our lives. Regardless, a lawyer can handle all of the issues you will face after a reckless driver injures you.What Is Reckless Driving?Some states define reckless driving with numbers. Michigan, for example, says that,…
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The Nassau County Police Department recently reported what the police consider the most dangerous intersections in the county. Every one of the intersections with the highest number of crashes in the county is where the Long Island Expressway meets a local road.The top five are: South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset: 129 crashes Searingtown Road, North…
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After a car accident, the determination of fault is everything. It is the difference between receiving financial compensation for your injuries and potentially being legally responsible for someone else’s injuries. This decision either comes from both drivers’ insurance companies or the jury.Many factors can affect this decision that will make all the difference in your…
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How long does a settlement take? It depends. Let’s examine some of the factors that go into how long it takes to settle.The quickest injury cases settle directly with the insurance company. If you have a car accident lawyer negotiating for you, they can advise you when a settlement offer is favorable for your situation….
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The only thing that may be more painful than the injuries you suffered in a car accident is the pain of fighting with the insurance company to get the compensation they owe you.The insurance company’s claims adjusters and attorneys are programmed to make sure you lose that fight, and they will go a long distance…
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– Craig S., Car Accident Client
They are very good at what they do and are honest…
– Steve G., Personal Injury Client
Erin was able to get me over double what was originally offered…
– Nicole E., Car Accident Client