How to Take Pictures of Your Vehicle After an Accident
Photographic evidence may assist you in proving your injuries, how the accident occurred, the severity of the impact, and who is at fault. Frequently, parties will disagree over the facts of an accident. Photos that support your recollection are more powerful than a he-said-she-said argument. Being involved in a car accident is a traumatic experience, […]
Motor Vehicle Accidents and Types of Broken Bones
Broken bones are one of the most common injuries caused by a motor vehicle accident. Broken bones may range from minor stress fractures to serious or even life-threatening fractures. [Sidebar: A fractured bone is the same as a broken bone. It is a misconception to associate a fracture with only a “hairline break” or a […]
Injured on Another’s Property: Premises Liability Basics
If you’re injured while on another person’s property, and your injures are caused by the landowner’s negligence, you may be able to sue for your injuries. Property owners are legally responsible for the safety of their property, ensuring that it is free from hazardous defects and unsafe conditions. Property owners include private/residential properties, public properties, […]
Mental & Emotional Injuries Caused by a Motor Vehicle Accident:
When an injured party has suffered a “serious injury” after a motor vehicle accident, he/she may recover for pain and suffering from liable parties. In accidents that occur in New York State, you may only receive compensation for pain and suffering when the accident causes a “serious injury,” as defined by New York State Law. […]
What You Need from Your Physician After an Accident
As chaotic as being in a car accident can be, getting the necessary help and information you need to build your case during the aftermath is imperative. Delaying any treatment or neglecting follow-up doctors’ appointments can negatively affect you receiving the compensation that you need. There are important questions to ask your doctors that can […]
What To Do If You’re Involved In An Auto Accident
Although what to do when you’re in an auto accident may seem like common sense, knowing the repercussions of the choices you make at the scene beforehand can help you make the best decision in the moment. Injuries and emotions may cloud your judgment. Having a clear plan in the back of your mind should […]
In A Personal Injury Lawsuit, What Is My Pain And Suffering Worth?
When you’re in an accident and suing for the injuries you sustained as the result of another party’s negligence, there are two main prongs that must be established: 1) liability (is the party at fault?), and 2) damages (dollar amount of injury and loss). It is essential that you are able to prove both liability […]
Can I Still Sue For Injuries From An Auto Accident If I Didn’t Leave In An Ambulance?
How long can I wait to be treated for injuries and still successfully sue? Even the smallest car accidents can be traumatic events. When you’re rattled, shaken up and in shock, it is difficult to think rationally. At times, emotions can override a person’s ability to notice that they’ve suffered a serious injury. Pain is […]
What To Do If I Have A Warrant Issued Against Me?
A warrant issued for your arrest will ordinarily result in the police actively searching for you.
What Do You Do If You Have Been Injured In An Accident Because A Driver Was Texting?
Texting or using your cell phone while you operate your vehicle is a form of distracted driving.
