Auto Accidents

For various reasons, roughly 97 percent of all injury cases settle out of court. These settlements usually benefit everyone. Trials are usually expensive, time-consuming, and unpredictable. Agreed settlements, on the other hand, are relatively inexpensive in terms of legal fees, reduce the amount of litigation my several months in many cases, and give the parties complete control over the outcome. Settlement may occur at any time. In fact, many times, Brooklyn personal injury attorneys settle these matters quickly before court papers are even filed. Nevertheless, most cases follow the...

Every year, car accidents kill or seriously injure millions of Americans. Especially in places like New York City, these victims have a number of options in terms of legal representation. Sometimes, there are so many choices that it is difficult to choose an attorney. The stakes are high. While substantial compensation is available, insurance companies do not simply give away this money. In fact, these companies have large groups of lawyers who are committed to minimum compensation for victims. So, to level the playing field, you need a very...

Nationwide, about one driver in eight has no auto insurance at all. This problem may be even worse in New York. The Empire State also has one of the lowest auto insurance minimum requirements in the country. So, many drivers are either uninsured or dangerously underinsured. If the wreck caused catastrophic injuries, the tortfeasor (negligent driver) may not have enough insurance coverage to provide fair compensation. Fortunately, New York also has very broad vicarious liability (third-party liability) rules. These doctrines give victim/plaintiffs an additional source of recovery in these...

If you were hurt in a car wreck, your case will probably settle out of court. Agreed settlements resolve about 95 percent of the injury cases in New York. Such settlements give the parties much more control over the outcome. Additionally, these arrangements shorten the length of the case, so victims get the compensation they need faster than normal. However, your claim may not settle right away. In fact, it probably will not settle right away. Negotiations cannot begin in earnest until medical treatment is at least substantially complete....

Most criminal investigators agree that the first 48 hours after a serious crime, like a murder, is the most critical period. If the case is unsolved after that point, there is about a 50 percent chance it will never be solved at all.  A claim for damages is much the same. Victims can do a lot to help, or hurt, their claims by the things they do and say, or do not do and say, in the moments after a crash. Indeed, if this period does not go smoothly,...

According to the New York City Police Department, 18,233 motor vehicle accidents occurred citywide in July 2019 alone. There are currently 182,296 lawyers who are licensed to practice in the state of New York, according to the American Bar Association. With so many lawyers to choose from, it can be hard to figure out which one to call after you have an auto accident. But it doesn't have to be that hard. Continue reading to find out what to look for in a car accident lawyer. 5 Crucial Qualities...