The Truth about Herniated Discs in Personal Injury Cases
Often, juries, defense counsel, and insurance companies underappreciate the significance of soft tissue injuries, such as herniated discs. To the injured individual, a herniated disc can go unnoticed or can manifest as excruciating and debilitating pain, only repairable by surgery. Nobody understands better than the person with herniated discs the impact they have on your […]
Does snow affect liability for an auto accident in New York?
As Long Islanders, we are not strangers to driving in snowy conditions. In the past few years, there has been less snowfall than we are accustomed to enduring. As this winter season blankets Long Island in snow, it is essential for drivers to remember to navigate the roads with caution. For those involved in auto […]
New NYS Law for Supplemental Spousal Liability Coverage
Effective August 1, 2023, in New York State, supplemental spousal liability coverage will now be a part of standard auto insurance coverage. What is spousal liability coverage? Supplemental spousal liability coverage provides protection for injuries caused by a spouse in a motor vehicle accident. Without this coverage, an injured spouse would not be able to […]
Medical Coverage for Injuries from a Motor Vehicle Accident
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, your treatment and related expenses will usually be covered under an auto insurance policy. All auto insurance policies in New York State include “Personal Injury Protection” (also known as PIP or No-Fault Insurance). Fortunately, those who are injured in a motor vehicle accident do not need […]
Potholes & their Contribution to Auto Accidents on LI
The recent winter weather and snowplows have left the roads in disrepair. If you have been driving on Long Island lately, you may have noticed the increased number of potholes, which are so numerous they seem unavoidable. Potholes can damage tires, rendering your vehicle undrivable in the middle of the Long Island Expressway or sending […]
Motor Vehicle Accidents After the Snow
Snow and ice are the culprit of countless personal injury cases on Long Island. Inclement weather conditions cause a spike in motor vehicle accidents and slip and falls. Many Long Islanders are still required to drive to work in and after snowstorms. Our nurses, doctors, police officers, fire fighters, EMT, highway employees, and those in […]
What We Can Learn from Tiger Woods’ Car Accident
On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at approximately 7:00 a.m. PT, golf legend, Tiger Woods, was involved in a one car motor vehicle crash in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The eleven-time PGA Player of the Year was seriously injured, suffering multiple fractures to both his legs. Although he was found conscious at the scene, Los Angeles […]
Who is at Fault in a Rear-End Accident?
A rear-end accident occurs when the front end of one vehicle collides with the backside of the vehicle in front of it. Rear end accidents vary in severity, from fender benders to high-speed, high-impact car wrecks. Given the rear vehicle strikes the lead vehicle, it would appear that the rear driver caused the accident, and […]
Gaps in Treatment Due to COVID- 19
What if you were unable to seek medical treatment because of the pandemic In New York State, if you are injured in an accident, you ordinarily have three (3) years to start a lawsuit. [Sidebar: there are certain types of personal injury cases that have critically short filing requirements- some as little as 90 days! […]
What If a Person Passes Away Before Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When a family member passes away, in addition to mourning, relatives are frequently left with the responsibility of handling their loved one’s affairs. In the case where he or she sustained personal injuries before their passing, the family may have to add litigation to those responsibilities. Whether your family member passed away as a result […]
