Already been in a crash? The following is a general outline of the best steps to take after a car accident in New York. 1. Keep Calm and Stay Safe Car crashes happen suddenly, often without any warning. Victims report that time seems to move differently in those moments. For some, time “slows down,” everything […]
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Car accidents are always upsetting, but when we learn that the person at fault was using their cell phone, or was engaging in other voluntary distractions, the accident is particularly frustrating. Even worse, if the victim is left with serious injuries or loses their life, the driver’s choice to indulge in distractions is made all […]
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If you’re like most people who’ve recently been injured in a New York car accident, you want to get your life back on track as quickly as possible — and get as much money from the insurance company as you can. When car crash victims come into our office for an initial consultation, they sometimes […]
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Large trucking accidents are more common in New York than many people realize, and that’s a concern because these accidents typically involve extremely serious injuries. Many are fatal. Unfortunately, most truck accidents in our state are the result of negligence by either the truck driver, the trucking company, or the vehicle manufacturer (or some combination […]
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When A Defendant’s Negligence Is Extreme, New York Courts Might Choose To Punish Them By Awarding A Special (Sometimes Substantial) Monetary Award To The Victim When it comes to civil lawsuits for personal injuries, the courts in New York usually aren’t too interested in punishing anyone. Punishment is typically reserved for criminal cases. Instead, the […]
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Auto accidents are overwhelming, and no matter how serious the injuries are, you have a lot to deal with in the days and weeks that follow. You might not have decided yet whether to file a claim. For that matter, you might not even know if you’re injured yet. Some symptoms take time to manifest. […]
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