What does the Emergency Doctrine in a Car Accident Refer To?
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 […]
How the Right Medical Treatment can Increase the Settlement Value of a Personal Injury Claim
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 […]
How to Estimate the Value of a Back Injury Claim in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
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. […]
Car Accident Soft Tissue Injuries
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 […]
The Common Negotiating Tactic of Ridiculing Your Initial Settlement Demand
The initial phase of your personal injury case will be your lawyer negotiating with the defense lawyer to obtain a reasonable settlement. It is in the best interests of both parties, if an early settlement is reached, since they can avoid the costs of lengthy trial and other related expenses. However, the defense lawyer will […]
Negotiating Settlements after a Car Accident
Those who have been injured in New York car accidents are entitled to compensation that covers the cost of the medical treatment, pain and suffering endured, loss of earnings or income, and so on. This compensation is typically to be paid by the auto insurance company of the at fault driver. However, when the injured […]
Why is it Crucial for Your Attorney to Visit the Scene of the Crime after a Car Accident
If your client has been at the receiving end of someone’s foolish behavior on the road, you have every right to ask for compensation to cover the losses. A car accident is one of those cases of personal injury when a lawyer is within his rights to ask for a high settlement especially if the […]
Making an Insurance Claim for Accidents Caused by Uninsured or Underinsured Drivers
Here is what you need to know about using the uninsured and under-insured driver insurance coverage in your automobile insurance policy when filing a personal injury lawsuit. Uninsured Driver Coverage If you are hit by a driver who has no car insurance, and if the accident is the driver’s fault, you can use your uninsured […]
Valuable Witnesses are Required to Bolster Your Car Accident Case
In a car accident case when the defense has admitted liability, the plaintiff lawyer will have to produce witnesses that will help prove damages. Once the defense has admitted responsibility, the rest of the trial will be only for damages, and certain witnesses will have to be produced to help the jury arrive at a […]
The Problem of Red Light Cameras and Personal Injury Cases
Red light cameras at intersections are causing many problems to drivers. When you are approaching an intersection and the traffic light suddenly turns yellow, what do you do? Well, you have two options. One is to accelerate and go through the intersection, or suddenly come to a stop. However, both these options are risky, at […]
