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Why Do Most Personal Injury Cases Settle?

When a person is injured due to another person’s negligence, there are several legal approaches to pursue compensation. The most traditional is to file a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party. Based on this, most personal injury claims in New York are settled out of court. This settlement process is relatively shorter, more predictable and highly effective as long as you have strong legal representation from an experienced New York personal injury law firm.

Personal injury claims can be complicated and time-consuming when you are taking on large insurance companies and powerful defendants. But with the right legal help, you can focus on

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How to Prove You Are Not At Fault in a Car Accident

No matter how a car accident occurs, it can really shake you up. One minute, you’re driving to work or taking your children to school. The next minute, your car is all banged up. You may very well be injured too, and the entire incident can be incredibly upsetting, leaving you afraid of driving for a while.  

Perhaps someone rear-ended your vehicle and caused damage or left you and your passengers with injuries. 

Even in a no-fault state like New York, you can recover money for these damages. With Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff, & Wolff, LLP, you’ll have a team of personal injury lawyers

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Pedestrian Deaths

Pedestrian deaths are an unfortunate danger in the US, and they can occur to anyone, at any time, and anywhere. At RMFW Law, we have a number of personal injury lawyers who can get you the compensation that you deserve, if you ever need to make a claim

We’ve looked at data from between 2012 and 2020, to find out which states have recorded the most and least pedestrian deaths, as well as which states have recorded the highest and lowest number of pedestrian deaths per 100,000. 

As the number of pedestrian deaths changes each year, we’ve also used this data to create an average

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Why Are Truck Accidents So Dangerous?

Truck accidents are a frequent occurrence in New York despite various laws in place to enforce responsible truck driving. The results are almost always catastrophic when large trucks collide with smaller vehicles. Commercial trucks are much larger than passenger vehicles, so even a minor accident with a truck can have a serious impact. A truck weighs several tons, and the cargo being carried could be extremely heavy – both of which can significantly increase the severity of the crash and cause more serious injuries than one might typically receive in an accident.

The aftermath of a truck accident can be complex and confusing. If

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Is Speeding A Cause Of Accidents?

Speeding reduces a driver’s reaction time, increasing the likelihood of a collision. It also shortens the stopping distance and can dangerously change the angle at which a driver is able to brake. When you’re in a hurry, it’s tempting to disregard the speed limit and not worry about other vehicles or pedestrians on the road. But driving faster than what is safe for the road conditions can put you in danger of getting into an accident, receiving a traffic citation, or injuring or even killing other road users.

Sometimes, a few extra miles per hour could mean the difference between life and death. Speeding drivers

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What Is The Most Common Motorcycle Injury?

Riding a motorbike is usually a fun and invigorating experience. It’s something millions of people all over the world love to do. Moreover, whether you ride some of the biggest superbikes in the world or drive a classic chopper, there are risks associated with riding. A motorcycle offers little to no protection in the case of an accident, meaning that motorcyclists involved in accidents will have injuries that are more severe than those of drivers and passengers in other vehicles.

You’re entitled to financial compensation for your injuries if you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident. A personal injury attorney can help you understand

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Why You Need A Bicycle Accident Lawyer?

Bicycle accidents and injuries can occur when you least expect them. While riding your bicycle, you are sharing the road with a large number of motor vehicles. Most of these vehicles are driven by motorists who aren’t accustomed to sharing their road space with cyclists. These drivers aren’t always paying attention and may not be expecting a cyclist to dart out in front of them. With that said, when a collision occurs, the result is often serious injury or even death.

If you were struck by a car while riding your bike on a New York City street or sidewalk and suffered injuries due to

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Can you sue for car accident?

Car accidents can happen for a wide variety of reasons. Pertaining to this, sometimes even the slightest fender-bender can leave you seriously injured. Claiming compensation after a serious injury in a car accident can be challenging for the victims and their families. Filing a claim is stressful, and it can be hard to know if it’s the right thing to do. In fact, not all car accidents will lead to financial compensation or court proceedings.

A bad situation is made worse when a car accident victim does not know how to handle the aftermath of the crash. When involved in a collision, whether it

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What is the average settlement for a personal injury?

Accidents can happen at any time, and they can result in a wide range of injuries based on the nature and severity of the crash. While some injury claims in New York are resolved through insurance policies, others, particularly those involving serious bodily injuries or wrongful death, result in personal injury lawsuits.

A large number of personal injury claims are settled outside of court, where the features of average settlements are used to determine a settlement amount. Based on this, since each case is unique and some claims settle for more or less than others, statistics aren’t everything when determining your claim value. Knowing how

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What Happens When A Bicycle Hits A Person?

Pedestrian accidents in New York don’t always involve motor vehicles. They can also occur because of a negligent cyclist crashing into a pedestrian. Suing a bicyclist for financial compensation can be more complicated than filing a personal injury lawsuit in a motor vehicle collision. 

Unfortunately, many bicyclists in New York City flout the rules of the road. Every year a large number of pedestrians report injuries after they were hit by a bicycle. Pedestrians are also required to follow the rules of the road, which will mean you need a diligent New York pedestrian accident attorney to successfully pursue a claim for damages. 

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