Road safety is one of the primary concerns for lawmakers in New York, and the state has decided to use red light cameras at traffic intersections to curb traffic violations and accidents. Experts have been disputing the efficacy of these cameras; some even say that this is more of a revenue generating gimmick than an actual solution to the Big Apple’s traffic problems. Even as the debate rages it is the common man on the road who is once again put in a quandary. A Scenario Imagine this: you are driving along the road approaching an intersection, and suddenly the light turns yellow. Now, you

Medical special damages are a key component of most personal injury claims. This refers to the amount that has been spent on medical bills while having injuries diagnosed and treated. Adjusters use medical specials as part of the personal injury damages formula to figure out total damages. This formula depends on many key factors, such as the type of medical treatment received, as well as who the medical care was received by. Types of Medical Treatment Not all medical services are considered equal, according to insurance adjusters. The duration and nature of medical service, as well as the type of facility or medical person providing

If you file a back injury claim, you may be able to obtain some compensation from the business or the person that is legally responsible for causing your injuries. The settlement value of any claim is determined on a case-by-case basis, since back injuries range from sprains and strains to paralysis and spinal cord injuries. Here are a few general guidelines which can help you assess the settlement value of a back injury claim in a personal injury lawsuit. Economic and non-economic on a case-by-case basis are part of the typical compensation for a back injury claim. These are usually grouped together as a single

Car accidents are common but not all of them have to result in death. Sometimes, an accident can leave you injured but whether your injury is ‘serious’ enough for the law in New York is a matter of debate. Soft tissue injuries; i.e. the injuries suffered by the connective tissue in your body like your muscles, tendons, ligaments, and the discs in your back and neck, can be very debilitating but they may not rise to the level of a ‘serious’ injury as per the law in New York for you to be able to go to court and ask for compensation. The legislature sees