No 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…
Continue ReadingWho Is at Fault for a T-Bone Accident?
T-bone accidents can be among the most devastating motor vehicle accidents regarding the injuries and damages caused. For this reason, determining fault and liability is vital.What Is a T-Bone Accident?A T-bone accident is one in which the two vehicles collide and create a T-shape. In other words, the front of one vehicle strikes the side…
Continue ReadingSpeeding as a factor in Long Island car accidents
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…
Continue ReadingWhat is Lane Splitting?
Motorcycle riding is one of the most dangerous ways to get around on the highways. Everyone is bigger than you, has better built-in protection, and can’t always see you well. However, you do have what many see as an advantage: You can quickly slip from lane to lane in traffic.But that small size and maneuverability…
Continue ReadingThe Difference Between New York Scaffolding Accidents and Workers’ Compensation Claims
Scaffold accidents happen to construction workers employed on and around the scaffolding on construction sites. They are workplace injuries but are not subject only to workers’ compensation rules in some states like New York. Recovering financially for scaffolding injuries can be complex, and anyone with injuries should seek legal advice and representation.Unlike most states, New…
Continue ReadingWhy Blind Spots Cause Many Accidents?
Most of us hear about blind spots and accidents and immediately think about truck drivers and their mirrors. But you encounter many more blind spots when you drive. More than 800,000 blind spot accidents happen each year, resulting in 300 deaths, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).Before we look at specifics, consider…
Continue ReadingWhat Is Considered Reckless Driving?
Reckless driving is driving or using a motor vehicle to unreasonably interfere with the free and proper use of the roads or unreasonably endanger others. However, given that broad and vague definition, let’s look at some specific examples of reckless driving and how it causes traffic accidents. Non-reckless drivers should always stay aware in case…
Continue ReadingHow Much Can You Sue for A Dog Attack?
Dog bites are frequent incidents across the United States, though it can be difficult for dog bite victims to know their rights. This is partly because dog bite laws regarding liability and damages vary from state to state. The best way to know your rights to possible compensation through a dog bite lawsuit is to…
Continue ReadingWhy Should I Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer on Long Island?
No 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 lawyer. You should hire a personal…
Continue ReadingTypes of Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are not the same as accidents only involving passenger vehicles. The typical passenger vehicle weighs somewhere around 4,000 pounds. A fully loaded semi-truck and trailer can weigh more than 80,000 pounds. When these two vehicles collide, the smaller vehicle and its occupants may suffer terrible consequences.Common Truck AccidentsLet’s look at the different kinds…
Continue ReadingHow Long Do You Have to File a Claim for a Truck Accident
How long you have to file a claim for a truck accident depends on whom you are filing a claim with and what kind of claim it is.Insurance ClaimsIn other words, your insurance policy will tell you how soon you have to file with them for them to pay a claim. For example, in New…
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Answering how much a dog bite suit might cost involves complex analysis. First, if you’re a dog owner, you want to know your potential exposure if you face a claim. On the other hand, if you or your loved one were the victims of a dog bite, you want to know how much it will…
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A dog bite is legally a personal injury, and, as with all New York personal injuries, the statute of limitations is three years from the date the bite occurred, with possible exceptions. Contact dog bite lawyer near you.Statute of LimitationsNew York provides a three-year statute of limitations for a personal injury lawsuit. Because the state…
Continue ReadingHow Can a Truck Accident Lawyer Help You
If you or a loved one has recently suffered injuries in a truck accident, you probably don’t want to keep thinking about how that accident has changed your life. On the other hand, if you’re working on your own, you probably can’t stop thinking about how that accident has changed your life. Why not let…
Continue ReadingHead-On Truck Collisions
After a recent head-on truck collision, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recovered dashcam footage to investigate the cause of the crash. The accident began when a truck driver veered out of his lane, crossed the median, and hit the side of a passenger van. The semi then pushed the passenger van and another vehicle…
Continue ReadingDog Bite Liability Laws in Long Island and New York State
Dog bites can happen unexpectedly and cause serious injuries. An unpredictable dog that is seemingly gentle or aggressive can bite you or a loved one without warning. Importantly, this can happen with any dog – dog biting is not breed-specific or reserved for large dogs such as pit bulls, Rottweilers, and German shepherds. Instead, dogs…
Continue ReadingCommercial Truck Accidents
In a world dominated for two years by lockdowns and local shortages, we’ve all become more familiar with the omnipresent commercial delivery truck. UPS, FedEx, and other delivery drivers stop at our houses or drive by every day.We also watch for and, frankly, hope for the loaded eighteen-wheelers carrying goods to our increasingly empty stores….
Continue ReadingHow to Protect Your Job after a Personal Injury
After you or a family member suffer an injury or other serious health condition and are unable to work, you may wonder what types of family leave may be available if it becomes necessary to take time off from your employer. Learn more about how to protect your job after a personal injury with Family…
Continue ReadingShould I Take Time Off Work After a Car Accident?
Car accidents can be scary and it’s important to determine whether your injuries will have a long-term impact on your health and ability to work. Here are some answers to questions we often hear from our personal injury clients hurt in a car wreck.Frequently Asked Questions About Taking Time Off After a Wreck How soon…
Continue ReadingHow to Access Traffic Camera Footage: Nassau County
In less time than it takes to read this sentence, you could be involved in a traffic accident. It happens to drivers everyday throughout the state of New York. One thing that’s faster than the eye; however, is the vigilance of traffic cameras. But can you rely on these red light cameras to record the…
Continue ReadingHow to Access Traffic Camera Footage: Suffolk County
What is the Suffolk County Red Light Safety Program?The county has installed cameras at up to fifty red light intersections as part of the Suffolk County Red Light Safety Program. Chances are good that there’s one in a location near where you live or work on Long Island. This red-light safety program, and the laws…
Continue ReadingHow to Access Traffic Camera Footage on Long Island
You’ve been injured in a car accident on Long Island. If you’re looking to file a personal injury claim, there are some important steps that you can take to help your case. Below are some helpful information and FAQs about traffic camera footage and how it may or may not be helpful to your auto…
Continue ReadingNassau County Dangerous Dog Bite FAQs
How do I report a dog bite in Nassau County? And Other FAQsNearly 400,000 people require medical treatment each year from dog bites. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that about 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. Of those requiring treatment,…
Continue ReadingHow to Find the Best Accident Lawyer on Long Island
A personal injury accident such as a slip and fall or car accident can happen when you least expect it. It can be impossible to prepare for a serious personal injury but you can take control once the worst has happened. Finding the best accident lawyer on Long Island can help you strengthen your case…
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