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...
A simple trip to the nail salon should not result in you suffering a head injury, but that could be exactly what happens if someone spills a cup of coffee on the floor and you slip. Patrons at businesses can sometimes get hurt because of improper or inadequate...
New York has different motor vehicle insurance requirements than many other states. In addition to liability coverage that protects you from financial exposure after a car crash, you also have to pay for no-fault coverage when you register a four-wheeled vehicle. As...
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....
When you are involved in a serious collision, you need to know what you can do to get the help you need. Initially, your focus has to be on getting medical care, but after you do, the next step is to look into seeking compensation from the at-fault driver. There are a...
After you’re involved in an auto crash, one of the things you might do is post online to tell friends and family that you’re okay. Before you do that, it’s important for you to think carefully about how what you post could negatively influence your personal injury...
No one expects to fall and get hurt, but accidents happen. You may have been walking down the stairs at a restaurant or walking on a slick pathway when you fell, for example. If you fell because the conditions of the property were unsafe, then it’s appropriate to...
It’s hard to avoid talk about lawsuits. They make the news all the time, from disputes between private citizens to celebrities suing for royalties. Even when you are casually watching internet videos, there’s a good chance an ad for your local law firm will appear. Legal talk can get confusing. It’s easy to get lost. This person lost a lawsuit…