If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, there are several reasons why you should hire a lawyer to represent you. From determining what claims you can file to calculating just compensation for your losses, virtually all aspects of protecting your legal rights require the advice and representation of an experienced attorney. The […]
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In New York, driver’s education courses are largely geared toward avoiding an auto accident. There is considerably less instruction on the subject of what to do after an accident. One of the first (and most important) steps to take after a New York car crash is filing a police report. It’s something you should do […]
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Because of New York’s no-fault insurance laws, you may assume that questions of fault won’t apply after you are in a car accident. In reality, however, there are a variety of circumstances in which you can pursue a fault-based claim. When you do, proving liability is a crucial part of your case. An experienced car […]
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Accident scenes begin to change moments after they happen. The police will investigate the crash after injury victims are treated and released or transported to the hospital. After that, emergency workers will begin cleaning up and clearing the scene. This process will get traffic moving again, but it can also cost you evidence that may […]
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Getting your first settlement offer from an insurance company can invite a lot of uncertainty, mixed emotions, and worry. On the one hand, the offer might have been for much less money than you expected. But on the other, you already have bills to pay, and you sure could use that money right now. This […]
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Whiplash is the single most common physical injury in New York auto accidents. It happens when the force of impact causes the head and neck to whip back and forth quickly — more quickly than the neck structure is designed to withstand. How forceful does the impact have to be? Not very. Studies have shown […]
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