Dealing With Your Insurance Company After an Accident Many people stay with the same auto liability insurance carrier for decades, paying premiums year after year without question, and then are shocked at the shabby treatment they receive when they have been involved...
Car Accidents
Dealing With the Insurance Company for the Party Who Hit You
You will be contacted by the insurance carrier for the person who hit you within days, sometimes within hours, of the accident. Typically, you will receive a telephone call from a claim adjuster inquiring first about your physical condition and then requesting a...
Using Social Media After a Car Accident
Facebook has almost 2 billion users who share the details of their lives on a regular basis. Be careful what you post online, particularly if you have been injured in a car accident. What you post may be used as evidence against you. Social media can provide opposing...
What Happens When a Pedestrian is Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident?
Imagine crossing the street and suddenly being hit by a motor vehicle accident. The negligent act of a driver may lead to your being injured. You may be able to receive compensation for your injuries, but there are several things that need to be taken into account....
The Dangers of Driving While Fatigued
Being tired while driving is a recipe for disaster. Your reaction times are slower, your judgement is impaired, and you can become moody and aggressive. The NHTSA estimates that drowsiness contributes to more than 100,000 collisions each year resulting in 1,500 deaths...
Why You Must Maintain Your Vehicle
New York State requires vehicles to be in good working order. A properly functioning vehicle helps to prevent accidents. Every motor vehicle driven on public roadways needs to have at a minimum: Adequate brakes Steering that is in good working order A horn Wipers At...
Is a rental car covered under your insurance?
Many families vacation during winter and spring school breaks. Often, those families rent motor vehicles while traveling. If you get into a motor vehicle accident while driving a rental car, whose insurance covers you? Most motor vehicle liability policies in New York...
What is “no-fault” Insurance?
“No-fault” insurance, or “Personal Injury Protection” (PIP) as it may be called outside of New York State, pays your medical bills and part of your lost wages for injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident. It does not matter who caused the accident. In certain...