Anyone who has ever been in a car crash knows they can turn to the at-fault driver’s insurance and file a claim for their losses. But what happens if the driver has no insurance? Even though around 90-95% of New York drivers are estimated to have insurance coverage, there’s a chance you...
4 Types of Burns Common in Workplace Accidents
There are many types of job-related injuries, a common one being burns. From offices to construction sites, the number of ways in which an employee can get burned may be surprising. Knowing these workplace accidents can help you get the medical assistance you need.
It may also help with...
How Does a Pre-Existing Injury Affect Your Personal Injury Claim?
If someone was perfectly healthy before getting into an accident, it is relatively easy to link the accident to the victim’s personal injuries. When someone was previously injured before getting into an accident, however, their pre-existing injuries can make the claim more complicated.
Were you in an accident, but...
5 Benefits of Working with an Experienced Medical Malpractice Attorney
When doctors and other medical professionals commit malpractice, they often leave victims with serious injuries, steep medical bills, and an inability to work. Victims of medical malpractice deserve to be compensated for their losses. However, they can expect fierce pushback from the attorneys and insurers representing the healthcare professionals.
Navigating the Settlement Process in Personal Injury Cases
Most personal injury cases in Long Island settle without the need for a trial. However, reaching a settlement requires patience, negotiating skills, and understanding the laws and the value of your case. Knowing the process can help you prepare for settlement discussions if you have been involved in an accident.
How Long Does It Take to Settle a Pedestrian Accident?
Pedestrians who get struck by cars will incur significant losses, such as medical bills, lost time from work, and pain and suffering. All they really want after being in an accident is to get their lives back to normal as quickly as possible. But how long will this process take?
What to Do If You’re Hit by a Drunk Driver
Being involved in any sort of accident is frightening, and all the more distressing when the at-fault driver is drunk. You likely will not understand the extent of your injuries, but you will realize that the driver was too intoxicated to care about them. Worse, there’s even the chance that the driver...
The Role of Insurance in Personal Injury Claims
If you’ve been hurt in an accident, there is a good chance that you will hear from the at-fault party’s insurance company at some point. While a major part of the insurer’s job is to pay compensation, the company also plays other important parts in your personal injury claim. Not understanding what...
6 Steps in the Personal Injury Legal Process
Suffering a personal injury is a major setback, and victims want more than anything to move forward with their lives. If you’ve been in an accident, it’s important to have an idea of how long it will take to resolve it. But no matter the steps involved, retaining skilled legal counsel is...
How to Prove Fault in a Multi-Vehicle Car Accident
Not all car accidents involve just two vehicles, with one party clearly the victim and the other at fault. When more than one vehicle is involved, questions of liability become more complex. Sorting these issues out takes considerable legal experience.
If you or a loved one were involved in...
