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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pedestrian Safety Project Completed in Nassau & Suffolk Counties
New crosswalks, traffic signals, and other enhancements have been added to four main roads on Long Island, including New York State Route 25. New York State Route 25 is a 105-mile road, which runs east to west from east midtown Manhattan to the Cross Sound Ferry terminal at Orient Point at the end of the […]
Serious Injuries After a Motor Vehicle Accident
An injury sustained as the result of an accident can range from mild (little to no injuries), to severe (fractured bones or a catastrophic injuries). Regardless of the extent, any injury is unfortunate and painful. As such, a person injured as a result of another’s negligence may be eligible to compensation for their injuries. If […]
Steps to Take After Being Hit by a Drunk Driver
More than a million drivers are arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, which is only a fraction to the 111 million American adults that self-report their drunk driving habits each year. Dealing with a car accident is rather demanding, particularly if you suffer any injuries. Unfortunately, from a legal perspective, handling […]
Injured by a Motor Vehicle While Riding a Bicycle
Although riding a bicycle should be an enjoyable experience, if a collision occurs between a bicyclist and a motor vehicle, it can rapidly become a tragic or fatal event. While the structure of a motor vehicle is designed to guard individuals when in a collision, a bicyclist lacks similar protection. The difference in size between […]
The Benefits of Stand-up MRI: From a Personal Injury Perspective
After accidents that require any form of hospital care, physicians will perform diagnostic tests in order to identify the main source of your pain and to define the extent of your injuries. In order to do so, healthcare providers frequently utilize Magnetic Resonance Imaging scans (MRI) to view the structures inside your body without […]
What to do After a Fatal Accident
With car crashes on the rise each year it is important to realize that motor vehicle accidents, to any degree, require elaborate care. Fatal accident lawsuits are involved and can be complicated for loved ones to handle. By definition, a fatal car crash involves a person who dies within 30 days of a crash on […]
