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Types of Bus Accidents in New York And Who is Liable?

Buses play a big role in the daily commute for thousands on the New York streets and roadways. A large number of city, charter, school, and tour buses carry NYC commuters to their destinations each day. Among these numerous safe and successful daily bus trips, there are instances when bus accidents occur – causing serious physical, emotional, and financial hardship to those involved. 

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When Should You Hire a New York Personal Injury Attorney?

If you have suffered injuries in an accident due to an individual or entity’s negligence or misconduct, you need to think about how you can hold them liable and claim the rightful compensation for your damages. Another critical issue that you must address in the event of an auto accident is whether you need the professional services of a New York personal injury attorney to handle your claim.

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β€œDon’ts” That Will Help Maximize Your NYC Injury Claim

New Yorkers who have been injured in any type of accident generally file a personal injury claim to recover damages from the party at fault. These types of claims require several integral documents to be filed and knowing what records will be necessary to support your claim is vital to recovering compensation. At the same time, you must also stay alert to the things that you must avoid doing so that you don’t unknowingly jeopardize your chances of winning a large compensation. Read on to know more about the β€œDon’ts” that you need to pay attention to after your accident in NYC.

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School Accident Personal Injury Claim For Your Child in NY

As parents, we expect that our children will be safe at school where they are being supervised by teachers and other school officials. However, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that every year in the US, close to 4 million students are injured in school-related accidents. In most such school accidents, it is the negligence of the school staff that is responsible for the injuries our children suffer and it is vital that they be held accountable for the damage they cause.

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How Speeding Truck Accidents Occur in New York

With an increasing number of trucks plying on the streets of New York, passenger vehicles are at a greater risk of accidents. Any accident with a truck can be dangerous but the damages are even higher if the collision occurs when the truck is speeding. A truck being driven over the permitted speed limit is far more likely to cause either a fatality or serious injuries that lead to paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, and amputation injuries.

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What Percentage of NY Personal Injury Cases Settle Before Trial?

Whether a case goes to trial or settles out of court depends on the details of that particular case. Generally speaking, up to 95% of cases are settled before court proceedings begin; in other words, they don’t go to trial. Most personal injury cases in New York are settled during one of the pre-trial stages, where all involved parties meet before a judicial officer, or a trial judge, or a magistrate.

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Making a Recorded Statement to The Insurer After NY Injury

If you are involved in an accident in New York, the law requires you to stop at the scene and exchange relevant details with the other driver who was involved in the crash. You will have to provide your name, address, license information, and insurance details to them and also obtain the same details from them. However, it’s vital to realize that saying anything more than this, or arguing about the accident or making any kind of a statement can cause more harm than good.

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A Lawyer’s Guide on Catastrophic Injuries in NYC

In a busy and congested city like New York, accidents are very common, and these can have devastating consequences for the victims. Of all the types of injuries though, catastrophic injuries in NYC are the ones that have life-altering and long-term effects on not just the person who suffered the injury but also on their near and dear ones.

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5 Steps to Take After Your Pedestrian Accident in New York

Traffic accidents kill close to 6,000 pedestrians in the US every year. On the congested streets of New York City, pedestrian accidents are even more common and crash data indicate that about 25 percent of all traffic-related fatalities and injuries in NYC involve pedestrians. While any type of road accident can be dangerous, pedestrian accidents are often devastating because those walking on the sidewalk have absolutely no personal protection, unlike the motorists who are sheltered inside their cars.

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Why Bus Accident Injury Claims in NYC Are More Complicated?

Data from the National Transportation Safety Board shows that every year, more than 700 million passengers use city buses for commuting. Although most of these people get to their destination in a safe way, there are several thousand people who get injured in bus accidents every year. Cities like New York that have a high volume of traffic and congested city roads see far greater number of bus accidents. If you have been involved in an accident involving a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) bus or a school bus as a commuter, a motorist or as a pedestrian, you can file a bus accident injury claim

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