NYC and its surrounding boroughs are known for their wintertime snowstorms, and typically between November and March, unrelenting snow storms can occur at any time. Because New Yorker’s are used to winter weather, life for many doesn’t necessarily come to a grinding halt just because there is some snow on the roadways. Therefore, these drivers…
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Proving Liability in Car Accident Cases
When it comes to personal injury claims, it is essential to figure who is at fault or “liable” for causing the accident that resulted in injury to another. Car accident cases are no exception. When you determine who was at fault for causing a car accident, you have determined who will be held liable for…
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The Dangers of Rubbernecking
Rubbernecking refers to a driver turning to look at a car accident as they pass by. It is a serious form of driver distraction that contributes to thousands of motor vehicle accidents each and every year. Staring at an accident rather than keeping your eyes on the road ahead can lead to multi-vehicle crashes –…
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New York City Car Accident Attorneys
Skilled and determined representation for all levels of personal injury. If you have been seriously injured in an accident, contact our personal injury lawyers today at (212) 240-9465 Manhattan auto accidents are a leading cause of injury and death in the United States. If you have been injured in an auto wreck, you understand how…
Continue reading…What is a Subpoena?
Many people have heard of subpoenas before, but few are aware of their legal effect. A subpoena is a legal document that orders a person to comply with certain requests. Subpoenas can be either judicial, which are signed by a judge, or non-judicial which is typically signed by an attorney. There are two types of…
Continue reading…How Much is the Average Settlement Amount for a Neck Injury Claim in 2020?
Attorney Serving NYC and surrounding boroughs How much is your NYC car accident neck or back injury worth is often asked by my personal injury clients. These injuries may be whiplash injuries involving stretching and tearing of the muscles and ligaments of the neck or back. Settlements are vary widely. In our experience, successful monetary recoveries for…
Continue reading…Who Is at Fault in Head-on Collisions?
Only about one out of fifty traffic accidents involve head-on collisions. Nonetheless, they cause a much more significant share of serious injuries and deaths than other types of accident. These crashes can occur anywhere, but they’re almost twice as common on rural roads, especially with out-of-towner’s who may not be familiar with the local roads….
Continue reading…HOW DOES ALCOHOL AFFECT AN NYC DRIVER?
Drinking and driving is always the WRONG choice. If you drink, call an Uber of Lyft to get you home safely and worry about retrieving your car the next day when you are sober. Drunk driving crash statistics consistently show that thousands of Americans make the mistake of getting behind the wheel intoxicated every single year. Some…
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How Do You Show Pain and Suffering in a Car Accident Injury Claim?
When you have been injured in a car accident caused by the negligence of someone else, you have a legal right to pursue compensation for your losses. Recoverable losses include both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include things like medical expenses, the cost of future medical care, and lost wages. They are said to…
Continue reading…Why Would Your Insurance Company Deny Your NYC Car Accident Claim?
Like every other state in the country, New York requires its drivers to maintain auto insurance. This is so that if there is an accident and someone gets injured, the insurance will cover the victim’s medical bills. This insurance is also supposed to cover any other damages caused by the crash. This includes things like…
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