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How Often Do Car Accident Claims Go to Court? If you or a loved one recently suffered injuries in a car accident, your questions and concerns may include whether your case will end up in court, how often car accident claims go to court, and how a claim makes it to court in the first place. To better understand car accident claims and how […]

What Happens in a Car Accident Lawsuit? Many car accident claims settle, but sometimes the insurance company refuses to pay a fair and reasonable settlement. It is then that settlement negotiations turn into a lawsuit. To start a lawsuit, you must file a complaint with the court and serve the defendant(s) with the complaint. Because of the complex nature of a lawsuit […]

How Much Should You Ask for in a Car Accident Settlement? If you have been in a car accident caused by someone else, you may know you are entitled to compensation, but you may not know how much. Without understanding what you are entitled to, you will likely receive far less compensation than you deserve. Additionally, without a thorough understanding of the compensation process, you will […]

How Much Does a Lawyer Cost for a Car Accident? How much does a lawyer cost for a car accident? After a car accident, you face an uncertain future. You may have injuries that prevent you from working, caring for your family, and meeting your personal needs. Your injuries may require medical treatment, physical therapy, and medication. And you might require help driving, shopping, caring […]

Can I Sue After a Car Accident? Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic and overwhelming experience. In addition to dealing with potential injuries, vehicle damage, and insurance claims, you may also wonder if you have the right to sue after a car accident. While every situation is unique, this article aims to provide you with a general understanding […]

What Is the Statute of Limitations in a Car Accident Claim? Every state has a time limit for car accident injury claims. New York’s statute of limitations gives accident victims three years to file a lawsuit after getting injured in a car accident. If you file a lawsuit after the time expires, you must show that your claim fits into an exception to the statute. Judges […]

Are You at Fault if Someone Pulls out in Front of You? Driving down the Grand Concourse or any of the roads in the Bronx is not without its share of risks. Another driver can pull out in front of you at in intersection or from a parking lot and cause an accident that injures you or someone you love. Most of the time, the driver who […]

Why Is My Accident Settlement Taking so Long? If an accident caused by someone else hurt you and you filed an injury claim with their insurance company or had an attorney do it for you you might wonder why the accident settlement is taking so long. After all, the accident was some time ago, and you have bills to pay, including medical co-pays […]

What Happens When a Trucking Company Commits FMCSA Violations? Many trucking operations are interstate, meaning they operate across multiple states. This is why a federal agency has created specific regulations that oversee the behavior of truckers and trucking companies – no matter what state the driver is coming from, driving through, or heading to. A violation of these regulations can cause a truck accident. […]