If a driver drives distracted, speeds or is negligent in any other way, and strikes a pedestrian, a personal injury lawyer can bring a claim on your behalf. The lawyer must show [...]
If you were hit by a vehicle, the automobile insurance company of the driver who hit you is responsible for paying your medical expenses. In New York State, the No-Fault law allows [...]
There are a few different options to assist you if you are out of work after being struck by a vehicle. First, you are entitled to seek no-fault coverage through the driver’s [...]
Yes. In New York, in order to receive money for your pain and suffering you must have suffered a “serious injury”. In NY, a serious injury is defined as: Death Dismemberment Significant [...]
In most cases, you have 3 years from the date of the accident to pursue a claim against the driver/owner of the vehicle that hit you. If a death resulted from the [...]
No. The insurance company for the driver who hit you is trying to protect their driver, find a reason to blame you for the accident, and limit the amount of money they [...]
If you have suffered serious injuries as a result of being hit by a vehicle, it is in your best interests to speak to a personal injury lawyer who has handled and [...]
It will cost nothing for you to hire a personal injury lawyer because these cases are handled on a “contingency fee” basis which means a lawyer will only receive a fee if [...]
You are not required to bring anything to the first meeting you have with your personal injury lawyer. However, certain things may be helpful for the meeting. These include: photos of your [...]
Yes. Even if the driver of the car that hit you was not ticketed by the police, a claim can still be pursued against the driver if the driver was at fault [...]