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Can a Pedestrian be at Fault For a Car Accident in NYC?

Gary Silverstein September 16, 2021

Automobile accidents in the US are responsible for the death of almost 6,000 pedestrians every year. New York is one of the most congested cities in the world has more than 3,000 pedestrians every year suffering serious injury in such accidents. When you hear of a pedestrian accident, your first instinct may be to believe that it was caused due to the driver’s fault. However, there are cases where car accidents in NYC are caused due to the negligence of pedestrians.

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What Happens if Passenger Negligence Caused My Car Crash?

Robert Wolff September 15, 2021

While the word ‘accident’ implies that an event occurred unexpectedly, when it comes to car accidents, this may not always be true. A Stanford Law School study has in fact shown that close to 90 percent of motor vehicle collisions arise, at least partially, due to human error. This is the reason why it is important to hold errant individuals accountable for their actions.

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What Happens if I’m Injured as a Passenger in a Car Crash?

Robert Wolff September 14, 2021

To compensate for the expenses that accident victims incur on their medical treatment and recovery, the personal injury law in New York allows them to claim damages. Based on the nature of the injury, it is possible for the injured person to get compensation from either their own insurance company and/or from the party at fault for the accident.

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Left Turn Accidents in NYC: Who is Liable?

Gary Silverstein September 13, 2021

Driving on the congested streets of New York can be a huge challenge and the dangers of causing a crash are especially high when you navigate around a busy intersection and have to make a left turn. Data from the NYC Department of Transportation’s (DOT) study in 2016 shows that left turns are the cause of more than double the bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities as right turns. Left-turn accidents in New York have also been known to cause three times as many fatalities and serious injuries as right-turn accidents.

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How Much Compensation Can I Get For My Car Accident in NY?

Gary Silverstein September 10, 2021

A New York car accident injury can have devastating consequences on not just your health but also on your ability to earn your living. It is quite understandable for you to be worried about paying the medical bills and financing your vehicle repairs. In cases of severe injury when the victim has to miss work due to their injuries, there is the added stress of loss of income.

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Will My NYC Injury Settlement Amount Increase With a Lawyer?

Gary Silverstein September 9, 2021

If you have been injured in an accident caused by the negligence of another individual, you have the right to file a personal injury claim. In situations when you have sustained only a minor injury or if your vehicle has suffered negligible damage, it can be quite simple to handle such claims on your own. However, in cases where there is evidence of major injury or extensive vehicle damage, the legal process can get quite complex. In such situations, hiring the services of a skilled New York City personal injury lawyer is the best way to ensure that you get the maximum compensation that you

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How to File a Personal Injury Claim in New York?

Gary Silverstein September 8, 2021

The fourth most populous state in the US, New York is home to 20.4 million people, of which 8.2 million reside in New York City alone. Because of the high-density traffic, accidents and consequent injuries are a sad but unfortunate reality of everyday life in the city. There is no way to undo the injuries or property damages suffered in an accident. However, personal injury laws in New York allow the victims and their families to seek redemption in the form of monetary compensation.

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How to Protect Your New York City Car Accident Injury Claim?

Robert Wolff September 7, 2021

Owing to the sheer frequency of car crashes, personal injury cases resulting from such accidents are among the most common litigations in our civil justice system. This translates into many people going through the legal process in the hope to secure compensation for the injuries and damages they sustained from car accidents in New York City.

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Spinal Cord Personal Injury Claims in NYC: A Short Guide

Gary Silverstein September 3, 2021

A spinal cord injury (SCI) can have disastrous consequences for the victim of an accident. Even in the best of circumstances, it involves learning to walk, move, and breathe again on your own. In many cases, a spinal cord injury proves to be a catastrophic one, with low survival rates. The victim could face countless lifelong challenges in the aftermath of this life-changing event, including inferior muscle tone and infections of the respiratory tract.

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Defective Road Car Accident in NYC: Who is Liable?

Robert Wolff September 2, 2021

Car accident figures over the years show that most crashes are caused due to driving errors such as distracted driving, following too closely, improper passing, and speeding. However, there may be occasions when even the most careful of drivers may be involved in an accident due to factors beyond their control. One such important factor is a defective road. Problems with roadways have been known to cause numerous car accidents and injuries every year in New York.

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