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How to File an Insurance Claim After an Accident

Posted on June 16, 2022

If you have been injured in an auto accident, there are a few things you should do as soon as possible. You should contact the police and make sure an official report of the accident is filed. You should seek medical treatment for your injuries and receive proper follow-up care. You should file an insurance...

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Insurance Company Recorded Statements

Posted on May 30, 2022

After a car accident, it is likely that an insurance company will try to contact you about giving a recorded statement. If this request is made by your own insurance company, it is likely that you are contractually obligated to comply with the request. If not, you risk losing access to your benefits. If it...

What to Do After You Are In A Car Accident

Posted on May 27, 2022

Chances are, you have driven by the scene of an accident. It can be a lot to take in, even as an outsider. Glass on the road, emergency medical technicians tending to the injured, police directing traffic, and gathering information. It can seem chaotic. Now, imagine that you were one of the people involved in...

Available Damages in a Medical Malpractice Claim

Posted on April 18, 2022

We trust doctors and other medical professionals with our health. We come to them for treatment and guidance about our health struggles. When doctors provide substandard care, it is not an overstatement to say that lives are put at risk. Negligent medical care can have serious and lasting consequences for a person’s health and wellbeing....

How is Pain and Suffering Calculated in New York?

Posted on April 15, 2022

If you have been injured in an accident caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries through a personal injury claim. Damages in a personal injury claim are intended, in large part, to put the injury victim in a situation that he or she would...

Senior Driver Safety Issues

Posted on March 23, 2022

Advancing age impacts all of our lives in profound ways. As we get older, there are unique considerations and changes that we must account for. It is no secret that as we age, we are more likely to experience a decline in things like vision and hearing. Our motor skills may be more limited. Our...

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What You Need To Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries And Personal Injury Claims

Posted on March 20, 2022

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have life-altering consequences. If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation under New York personal injury law. From car accidents to slip and falls, TBIs are among the most serious injuries victims can suffer. Understanding how these claims work in New York is...

Dangerous Driving Behaviors: Drug-Impaired Driving

Posted on February 15, 2022

Drug-impaired driving is dangerous driving. This holds true whether you are talking about illegal drugs or legal drugs, whether they be prescription or over the country. Driving while impaired by a drug compromises your ability to safely operate a vehicle and properly react to road conditions. That is why it is illegal in all 50...

Buckle Up! The Importance of Seat Belts

Posted on February 12, 2022

Thanks to modern developments, we enjoy many new safety features that are often coming standard in newer car models. With blind spot sensors, airbags, and more, helping us to stay safe on the road, we have a lot to be grateful for. It is important to remember, however, that the roads remain dangerous places. One...

Winter Road Dangers and How to Stay Safe

Posted on January 28, 2022

Seasoned New Yorkers know that January is far from the end of winter. There is still plenty more potential for ice, snow, and sleet in our future. If you are from New York, you also know that the winter months can be especially treacherous when you are out on the roadways. White knuckled drives to...

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Drowsy Driving Dangers

Posted on January 27, 2022

Everyone seems so tired these days. In a world that does not stop, rest can be hard to come by. Unfortunately, drowsy driving has become a major problem on U.S. roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there were 697 deaths from drowsy driving-related crashes in 2019 alone. Far more have been...

What are the Main Causes of Pedestrian Accidents?

Posted on December 23, 2021

In New York City you will see plenty of pedestrians. One of the perks of big city life can be the fact that most places are highly walkable. Walking can be an efficient way to travel and help save money as well as be a way to get exercise too. Being a pedestrian, however, is...