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What Happens If You Refuse a Settlement Offer? Receiving a settlement offer after a serious injury can bring a complex mix of feelings. On one hand, it’s a sign that your case is moving forward. On the other, the amount offered might feel deeply inadequate for what you’ve been through. If you decide to refuse a settlement offer, it does not mean your […]

What Happens if I Am Injured in a Taxicab Accident? Yellow cabs remain one of the safest ways to get around New York City, but “safer” does not mean “safe.” According to the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, taxis complete tens of millions of trips each year across the five boroughs. With that volume of traffic moving through Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, […]

Can I Sue the City if I Was Hit by a City Bus? Being struck by a city bus can result in serious injuries, significant medical expenses, and lost income that can dramatically impact your life. If you’ve been involved in such an accident, you may wonder whether you have legal recourse against the municipality operating the transit system. The answer is generally yes, but suing a city […]

What Happens When Someone Dies in a Car Accident? When your loved one has died in a car accident, your family has suffered the personal injury under the law. You have lost someone who played an important role in your family in many ways. If the deceased person was a working adult, they provided financial support for the family. Regardless of whether the family […]

Who Pays Medical Bills in a Car Accident? Car accidents regularly result in a wide range of injuries. Often, without medical treatment, these injuries can worsen or develop long-term complications. Many accident victims hesitate to get medical attention due to healthcare costs and uncertainty over who might pay their medical bills for the accident. Covering medical expenses is understandably a big worry for […]

Can a Car Accident Claim Be Reopened? Settling a car accident claim usually ends the legal process. Both parties agree on a compensation amount, which closes the case. This settlement agreement often includes a clause that absolves the insurance company from any further claims related to the accident, essentially finalizing the agreement. However, you may reopen a settled case under specific conditions. […]

Why Do Insurance Companies Lowball? If you’ve never dealt with insurance companies, you may be unaware of how they operate. When you’re in an accident and seeking financial recovery, insurance companies commonly make lowball settlement offers to try to close out your claim and save money for themselves. If you receive a settlement offer from the insurance company and don’t […]