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 […]

How Often do Car Accident Cases go to Court?

Car accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence on our roads, often leading to injuries, damage, and legal complexities. If you have recently been involved in a car accident, you might be wondering about the likelihood of your case going to court. Below is a list of factors that influence whether car accident cases end up […]

Understanding Auto Supplemental Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage in NYS

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in New York

Your auto insurance policy does more than provide you with coverage if you are sued for injuries you cause in an accident; it may also offer protection where you are injured by drivers that do not have insurance or do not have adequate insurance. This component of your auto insurance policy is called “Supplemental Uninsured/Underinsured […]

Thanksgiving Weekend Driving Safety

Thanksgiving Weekend Driving Safety

There are two types of people in this world: people who think Halloween starts the holiday season, and those who think Thanksgiving Eve marks the start of the holidays. If you analyze the traffic accident statistics, you might be convinced that Thanksgiving Eve kicks off the holiday season. On Thanksgiving Eve, there are more vehicles […]

New NYS Law for Supplemental Spousal Liability Coverage

Supplemental Spousal Liability Coverage NY

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 […]

Memorial Day Weekend- Safety Tips

Memorial Day Weekend Safety Tips, Personal Injury, Tocci Law

Memorial Day Weekend is the time when we honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces. During our celebrations, it is also a time to reflect on the importance of safety and advocacy in our daily lives. Unfortunately, there is a correlation between Memorial Day Weekend and […]

How the Strength of your Initial Lawsuit Papers Affects the Outcome of your Case:

Frequently, there is ample negotiating prior to filing a lawsuit. Cases can be settled without judicial intervention. In other cases, it is more effective to file a lawsuit as the first move. In any event, the lawsuit must be filed before the Statute of Limitations expires, even if the other side offered a settlement. In […]

Stages of a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Personal injury cases in Suffolk and Nassau Counties, like other types of cases, have a general outline and procedure that must be followed. Below is a summary of how most personal injury cases flow from the start of the case through trial. Each case is unique and there can be other factors that change its progression; […]

Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases (NY)

Generally, in New York State, personal injury cases have a three (3) year statute of limitations. However, the statute of limitations in personal injury cases frequently deviates from this standard. Relying on the general three (3) year time frame is risky. In New York, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases depends on who […]

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 […]