Do I Have to Go to Court for a Car Accident Claim? Filing a car accident claim can seem intimidating and emotional, given the stakes involved and the potential for a court hearing. It’s understandable if you’re intimidated by the prospect, especially considering the difficulties the accident itself may have caused. Filing a claim may ... Read More
Start Lawsuit To commence a personal injury lawsuit, a Summons & Complaint is filed with the Court. The Summons gives the Defendant(s) notice that they are being sued and what the lawsuit is about. The Complaint sets forth the allegations. Once the Summons & Complaint is filed, it must be served upon the Defendant(s) within ... Read More
It is important for employees to understand their rights when they have a workplace accident. For employees who are injured at work, there may be several avenues for recovering compensation. Workers’ Compensation If an employee suffers an on the job or work related injury or occupational illness, workers’ compensation will cover an employee’s medical bills, ... Read More
While there are plenty of terrifying or even downright traumatizing injuries, few are specifically classified by experts as “catastrophic injuries.” If you’ve recently been injured, it’s in your interest to know the classification of your injury, so you know what compensation you are entitled to under the law. It’s important to know not every injury ... Read More
If you have been in a motorcycle accident, you are probably wondering how the insurance company might deal with you or if they will treat you the same as someone who was in a regular car accident. Unfortunately, motorcyclists face much more trouble with insurance companies than other drivers. For many reasons, they face a ... Read More
Under New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law § 605, all drivers involved in a motor accident are required to file an accident report with New York State Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days from the date of accident under the following conditions: Person is injured or killed, or Property Damage in excess of ... Read More