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New York Auto Accidents & Police Reports
Contrary to what most of us believe, the police report that details a car accident doesn’t always provide all of the information needed, and in many cases, isn’t completely accurate. In fact, unless the police officer saw the accident personally, that report isn’t even allowed into evidence in New York. Here’s what you should know about police reports.
New York Auto Accident Law
New York auto accident law is a bit different than other states’ laws when it comes to issues of fault, vicarious liability and pain & suffering. These can be complicated issues, so we asked an expert to provide us with an overview of each.
New York Car Accident Soft Tissue Injury New York Car Accident Law: Can A Soft Tissue Injury Be Serious?
In order to receive pain & suffering compensation for an injury in New York, that injury must meet the state’s definition of “serious.” While broken bones certainly qualify, what about soft tissue injuries that are harder to prove, such as a back or neck strain?
New York Car Accidents: Overcoming Insurance Hurdles
When you’ve been involved in a car accident, you would expect that the other driver be adequately insured and that the insurance companies involved would pay out your claim in a timely manner. Unfortunately, as anyone who’s been in that situation will tell you, these things rarely occur. So, how do overcome insurance hurdles?
New Yorkers: Beware Of Municipal Accident Claim Limitations
Do you know how much time you have to file a claim after being involved in a car accident? While most New Yorkers believe that they have a couple of years to do so, the truth of the matter is that there may be a 90 day limit when a public authority or municipality is involved – and shorter periods in other situations.
How New Yorkers Can Protect Themselves against Drunk & Uninsured Drivers
New Yorkers must carry a certain minimum amount of insurance to drive a vehicle in the state. Unfortunately, those minimum amounts might not be enough to protect an individual’s or a family’s assets in a serious accident – but there are ways to protect those assets.
New York Car Accident Attorneys Thinking Outside the Box
An auto accident – is an auto accident – is an auto accident, right? Wrong. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. While some attorneys only look at traditional forms of recovery, others consistently think outside of the box to obtain the maximum recovery amounts for their clients.
New York Auto Accident Damages: Getting what you’re entitled To
All New Yorkers who have been in an auto accident should understand what damages they may be entitled to. We spoke with Ira Slavit, a New York attorney in practice for over 20 years whose firm concentrates its practice in personal injury matters and medical malpractice litigation, who provided us with that information.
New York Auto Accident Law: Dealing With Bicyclists, Pedestrians, Trucks & Motorcycles
Auto accidents don’t always involve two cars. In many cases, bicyclists, pedestrians, trucks and motorcycles are involved. Knowing how the law deals with these situations can make all the difference in being adequately compensated for your injuries.
New York Car Accident Lawyers: Why Reputation Matters
The reputation of a lawyer and his or her law firm can greatly affect the outcome of your car accident case – especially when it comes to dealing with insurance companies who don’t want to adequately compensate you for your injuries or compensate you at all.
New York Car Accident Resources and Statutes
If you would like to learn more about New York personal injury and car accident laws, research the applicable statutes on your own, or retain a lawyer specializing in New ...
New York Car Accident Resources
New York Car Accident Law, Lawyers and Attorneys
Car accidents are a fact of life. They happen every day in New York. In fact, the U.S. Department of Transportation recently reported ...
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