There is no exact answer to that question. How long a case takes depends on many factors including how the case happened, how many defendants are in the case, the extent of the injuries, the nature of your recovery from your injuries, and whether [...]

All medical costs should be paid for by your personal health insurance. Any co-pays that are required will have to be paid by you at the outset. If you are uninsured, depending on your income, you may apply for emergency Medicaid. If you are [...]

You shouldn’t. But in the short term, until a personal injury lawsuit can be finalized, unfortunately these are costs that must be paid by you. With a successful personal injury claim, your out of pocket costs can be reimbursed. Until then, please make sure [...]

No. No-fault doe not apply does not apply to accidents involving motorcycles in New York State.  “No-fault” insurance applies to car, truck and bus accidents rather than accidents involving motorcycles. Under Article 51 of the New York State Insurance Law motorcyclists and their passengers [...]

Sadly, many people who are involved in motorcycle crashes have such serious injuries that their lives and working careers are forever altered. In these cases, it is crucial to pursue a claim against all potential defendants to receive the maximum amount of money for your [...]

No. At LaMarche Safranko Law there is no charge for your consultation with an accident attorney. In fact, in NY, traditionally when you hire a personal injury lawyer to handle your claim, you will not be required to pay any money to retain or [...]

If there is damage caused to a vehicle in excess of $1,000, or if someone died in the crash, a DMV accident report is required to be filed within 10 days of the accident. It is recommended that you speak with an attorney before completing and [...]

No. Because the no-fault law does not apply to motorcycle accidents, you do not need to prove that you’ve suffered a serious injury (as defined by NY law) to sue the driver who caused the accident.

Yes, if you have Supplemental Underinsured Motorist (SUM) Coverage on your motorcycle policy. Under the terms of your SUM Policy, you will receive additional protection in the event the driver who hit you has a limited policy. In other words, if for example, the [...]