Legal Tips

Getting into a car accident with any kind of vehicle can be stressful. But what happens when that vehicle is a self-driving car? You may worry that you’ll walk over to the other vehicle to share contact information as required by law, only to discover there is no driver.   Here’s what you should do if Continue Reading..

When you are injured in New York, you may be eligible to get compensation for those injuries from an insurance company or another party. You may have heard the terms “suing” or “filing a claim” as ways to pursue that compensation. While these terms are often used interchangeably, there are actually distinct differences between the

If you ride a motorcycle in New York, you have probably found yourself caught in traffic on numerous occasions. When you’re stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic, the lane line can look tempting. No cars are on this line, and your bike could easily fit between them. You may have even seen other bike or motorcycle riders

The importance of having the right lawyer representing you during your personal injury case in New York cannot be overstated. Your attorney’s decisions throughout the case can easily affect how much compensation you receive — or even whether you receive money at all.  Typically, you will keep the same lawyer throughout the entire process. But

New York’s no-fault auto insurance laws offer some protection to drivers who collide with an uninsured motorist. Regardless of who is involved in or causes the crash, your personal injury protection (PIP) and mandatory uninsured motorist policies will cover your losses.  However, if you are severely hurt in a crash with an uninsured driver, your

If you are involved in a crash that causes injury to you or others, or if someone dies, New York requires that you immediately report the crash to the police. You must also contact local law enforcement if there is damage to any person’s property, including your own, that exceeds $1,000.  Contacting the police is