Category: Car Accidents

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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….

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…

In this series, we are covering the questions we hear most often about New York’s no-fault benefits from auto insurance. New York along with 11 other states and Puerto Rico have no-fault auto insurance laws that require drivers to purchase personal injury protection as part of the policy. The details of these laws and extent…

You were involved in a motor vehicle accident, and you submitted a No-Fault claim for compensation. Maybe you have a large doctor or hospital bill and it needs to be paid in a timely manner. Your no-fault carrier has the right to send you for an independent medical examination (IME) or conduct an examination under…

If you were hurt in a car accident, no-fault insurance might just give you the help you need. If you live in a handful of states including New York, you might have filed for no-fault benefits and have some questions. What happens next? What kind of treatment is paid for? Where do you go for…

If you were involved in a car accident without insurance in New York, you have legal options when it comes to recovering your damages. New York operates on a no-fault insurance system. Per the New York State Department of Financial Services, you are required to carry uninsured motorist protection coverage, along with other policies. In a…