In many car crash scenarios, injuries are the most expensive issues that victims address. They have to seek compensation for medical expenses and possibly also lost wages. However, property damage losses can also cause significant economic setbacks to those involved...
As temperatures drop, road conditions change. Icy roads are among the most dangerous road conditions people regularly encounter. Every year, the first few snowy and icy days see a multitude of crashes caused by drivers who are out of practice driving in winter...
When car accidents happen, determining who contributed to an accident is a crucial step in the legal process. Some cases involve one person who was clearly at fault, but at other times multiple people were partially to blame. What should you know about the role of...
Suppose you are involved in a car accident and suffered extensive scarring as a result of cuts to the skin. You may wonder if you can recover damages for these injuries, even if they are not internal injuries. Yes. You can seek compensation for extensive scarring in...
After a car crash, people need to file a police report and may need to arrange to have a vehicle towed to a repair shop. In some cases, there may also be a need for emergency medical care. Drivers and passengers involved in collisions usually check themselves for...
One of the first things that people do after a car crash is to check themselves for signs of injury. While the best outcome after a collision might be walking away with no injuries, recognizing a treatable injury can also feel like a positive outcome. A broken bone,...
Many states only require that drivers carry liability insurance. However, New York has a higher standard for insurance coverage than other states. Specifically, drivers need to carry a combination of both no-fault protection and liability coverage. Most people don't...
If you generally employ diligent safety practices when driving and you have adequate insurance coverage, you may feel like you don't need to worry much the risk of being involved in a crash. However, the liability insurance system used in New York means that you’ll...
After a car collision, many people experience external injuries: cuts, bruises or punctures. While it’s obvious that victims will have to seek medical treatment, some injuries may convince people otherwise. Many people experience internal injuries after an accident...
The choices that you make right after can have a big effect on your future. Your decisions, conversations and actions can support your right to claim compensation from the other party or may leave you fighting an uphill battle to cover even the most basic of expenses....