Slip-and-fall accidents can have life-altering repercussions. However, litigating and winning a lawsuit could prove difficult. Here are 10 tips to improve your chances of success: Make a Doctor’s Appointment You should always see the doctor after a slip-and-fall accident. Even if you don’t think you’ve been seriously hurt, some common…
In many ways, the effects of driving while fatigued mirror the effects of driving under the influence of either drugs or alcohol. According to some studies, sleep-deprived motorists have slower reaction times than those who are drunk. Similar effects have been reported concerning “lateral control,” or the ability to stay…
A rental car accident can spell an early and unfortunate end to a family holiday or business trip. However, if you’ve been injured, a collision can have consequences far beyond the costs of lost bookings and cancellation fees. Although you might be able to obtain some relief from a rental…
Although many Uber and Lyft drivers go to great lengths to keep their passengers safe, accidents still happen – often leaving survivors in pain, and under unexpectedly heavy financial pressure. After a serious accident, you should protect your right to recovery by taking the following steps: Call 9-1-1 Your driver…
Pedestrian accidents can leave survivors grappling with intense physical pain and overwhelming financial strain. Although you could be entitled to significant compensation for your injuries, securing a fair settlement isn’t always straightforward. You should protect your rights to recovery by taking the following steps: Make a Doctor’s Appointment, and Keep…
Every car insurance company has its own rules determining how, where, and when drivers should submit accident claims. However, most agencies have similar expectations that might make filing a claim seem easy, but could risk your right to a fair recovery. The Importance Of Filing An Insurance Claim New York…
Head-on collisions almost always pose a very real risk of injury or death. For survivors, the costs of recovery can be enormous. If you have been injured in a front-impact crash that was not your fault, you may be entitled to significant compensation. You should protect your rights by taking…
Car accidents can have consequences that extend far beyond the inconvenience of filing an insurance claim or taking time away from work. For many survivors, moving past a collision is anything but straightforward—it can be time-consuming, and is often reliant on decisions and negotiations that seem to prioritize corporate profits…
Few fatal car accidents can be anticipated, but many have causes that can and should be attributed to somebody other than the victim. Wrongful death lawsuits give New York families an opportunity to both reclaim their financial independence and to ensure that a wrongdoer is held accountable for a loved…
In New York, no-fault insurance coverage is limited in its ability to mitigate the serious impacts of long-term emotional distress. However, survivors with serious injuries retain the right to file a claim for compensation against the person or party who caused their accident. Under most circumstances, a personal injury lawsuit…