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Tips on Staying Safe When Taking an Uber or Lyft

Posted in Car Accidents on April 26, 2022

Rideshare services have filled an important gap between public transit and taxis for those who do not own a car. And in some respects, rideshares like Uber and Lyft are safer than public transit or taxis. But you can always take steps to improve your safety when you use rideshare services. From avoiding assault to… read more

How to Find Out If Someone Has Car Insurance in Brooklyn, NY

Posted in Car Accidents on April 1, 2022

New York uses a no-fault auto insurance system. After a car accident, you will look to your insurer for injury compensation. You will only seek compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurer if you exhaust your no-fault benefits or you suffer a serious injury. As a result, you may need to know the other driver’s insurance… read more

What You Should and Should Not Do After a Car Accident in New York City

Posted in Car Accidents on March 24, 2022

After a car accident, you may be injured. You will likely be flustered. And if you have never had an accident before, you might be lost as to what you should do. The steps you take after a car accident can have wide-ranging impacts. Your actions could help determine whether you can recover compensation for… read more

How to Handle Your Medical Bills After a Car Accident in New York City

Posted in Car Accidents on March 3, 2022

Being injured in a car accident in New York City can result in numerous types of damages. A significant expense after a car crash is medical treatment. Your medical bills could total thousands of dollars. Dealing with medical bills after a car accident can be overwhelming. Knowing who is responsible for paying your medical bills… read more

Why Do Rear-End Collisions Happen in New York City and Who’s to Blame?

Posted in Car Accidents on February 7, 2022

Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of crashes in New York. About 30% of all crashes are rear-end collisions. These collisions cause about 30% of traffic-related injuries. Surprisingly, these collisions only cause about 7% of car accident deaths. This means that a rear-end collision is much more likely to injure you than… read more

What Does Yielding the Right of Way Mean?

Posted in Car Accidents on December 26, 2021

Car accidents have many potential causes. Many occur because a driver failed to yield the right of way. Don’t worry if you don’t know what yielding the right of way involves. Many motorists struggle to understand this rule of the road. The following overview will answer your questions. When to Yield the Right of Way… read more

Should I Hire a Lawyer After a Minor Car Accident in NYC?

Posted in Car Accidents on December 8, 2021

Is it necessary to hire a lawyer when you’re in a minor car accident in New York City? This question has no easy answer. If a minor accident produces only property damage, you might not need an injury lawyer. However, you may want to talk to a lawyer about filing a lawsuit or an insurance… read more

Everything You Need to Know About Uber Car Accidents in New York City

Posted in Car Accidents on November 22, 2021

Rideshare companies have become extremely popular in urban cities, including New York City. Uber is one of the two largest rideshare companies operating throughout the United States. According to Uber, there are about 91 million active monthly platform consumers and 3.9 million drivers worldwide as of December 2018. Uber car accidents can cause severe injuries… read more

How Much to Expect from a New York City Car Accident Settlement

Posted in Car Accidents on October 25, 2021

Few car accident cases make it to court in New York state. Most often, cases result in settlements. This is helpful for victims because it speeds up the process. When you go to court, you can expect to be in proceedings for about a year. With a settlement, the process is often only a few… read more

How to Obtain a Car Accident Report in New York, NY

Posted in Car Accidents on September 22, 2021

Motorists involved in car accidents in New York must file motorist accident reports. These reports provide contact and insurance information for all people involved in the accident. New York makes accident reports available to drivers involved in an accident. Both the NYPD and the state provide online portals to access collision reports filed by investigating… read more

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