In recent years, distracted driving has become a leading cause of car accidents in New York and across the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “[e]ach day in the United States, approximately 9 people are killed and more than 1,000 injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted […]
Read MoreUnderstanding “Pain and Suffering” Damages in New York
You were injured in a car accident. You are in pain, and your injuries impact your life on a daily basis. Does this mean that you are entitled to financial compensation for “pain and suffering”? If so, how much are you entitled to recover? While most people seem to be familiar with the term, “pain […]
Read MoreWhat Does a Car Accident Lawyer Do?
If you have been involved in a car accident in New York, there are several steps you will need to take in order to obtain full coverage for your vehicle damage and secure just compensation for your injury-related losses. There are also mistakes that you absolutely must avoid in order to collect maximum compensation from […]
Read MoreWhat to Do If You Are Injured Due to Road Damage or Debris?
There’s a lot of information about auto accidents online, but most of it applies to collisions between two vehicles, usually because one of the drivers was speeding or careless. But what do you do when an accident happens because of road damage, debris, or a foreign object in the highway? Did you know that AAA […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Settlement Process and the Typical Timeline in New York
Eager to file a claim, get a check, and put your personal injury behind you? You aren’t alone. Auto accidents and other personal injury accidents are terrible ordeals. Even if your injuries weren’t life-threatening or catastrophic, you are almost certainly ready to put them behind you and move on. Moreover, you probably have bills to […]
Read More9 Ways a Personal Injury Attorney Can Help You After an Accident in New York
You can’t drive down the highway, turn on the radio, or change the channel on your TV without encountering commercials for personal injury lawyers. But what does a personal injury lawyer do, exactly? If you aren’t entirely sure, you aren’t alone! Even if you do have a general idea of what personal injury lawyers are […]
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