How Long Does an Insurance Adjuster Have to Respond?

What Is the Insurance Process in New York? | O’Connor and Partners

When you file an insurance claim after a car accident in New York, you expect the insurance company to handle your claim in good faith. This is especially true given that in most cases you are filing a “no-fault” claim with your own insurance company. But, once you file your claim, you may find that […]

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What If I Don’t Agree With the Insurance Adjuster?

Insurance Settlement Disputes | O'Connor and Partners

For many people, dealing with an insurance company after a car accident can be almost as stressful as the accident itself. While you would like to rely on insurance adjusters to do the right thing, you may rightfully have concerns that your best interests are not their top priority. As your claim progresses, your concerns […]

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Personal Injury Settlement Timeline

What Is the Personal Injury Settlement Process? | O’Connor and Partners

When you get injured in an accident, there are several steps involved in recovering your losses. Some of these steps you will need to take on your own, and others you will need to hire an attorney to handle for you.  With more than 150 years of combined experience, the accomplished attorneys at O’Connor & […]

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Can Whiplash Cause Permanent Damage?

Does Whiplash Cause Permanent Damage? | O'Connor and Partners

Whiplash is among the most common injuries that drivers and passengers sustain in vehicle collisions. When a car, truck, or SUV stops abruptly or gets hit from behind, the forces involved can cause drivers’ and passengers’ heads to move forward and then snap back suddenly. This can cause damage to the nerves and tissue in […]

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What to Expect from a Personal Injury Settlement Offer

Personal Injury Settlement Expectations | O'Connor and Partners

When you are injured in a car accident, slip and fall, dog attack, or any other incident that leaves you in pain and facing financial distress, you want to receive an insurance settlement as quickly as possible. So, when a settlement offer comes, almost any amount can seem too good to be true. But, before […]

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Can You Make an Insurance Claim Without a Police Report?

Police Reports and Accident Claims | O'Connor and Partners, PLLC

When you are involved in a car accident, you need evidence in order to file a successful claim with your insurance company. You need evidence that you were involved in an accident; you need evidence that your vehicle damage and injuries resulted from the accident; and, in order to pursue a fault-based claim, you need […]

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