What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Brooklyn
Your First Steps After a Car Crash in Brooklyn Can Make or Break Your Case A car accident on Brooklyn’s busy streets can turn an ordinary day into a life-altering event in seconds. Whether you were rear-ended on Kings Highway, sideswiped on Flatbush Avenue, or struck near Ocean Parkway, your decisions in the minutes and […]
Can a Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyer Sue Beyond No-Fault Benefits?
When No-Fault Benefits Fall Short After a Brooklyn Car Crash If you were seriously hurt in a car accident in Brooklyn, you may have more legal options than you realize. New York’s no-fault insurance system covers certain immediate expenses, but it does not cover non-economic damages such as pain and suffering or lost enjoyment of […]
What Is the Serious Injury Threshold in a Brooklyn Car Crash Claim?
Understanding the Serious Injury Threshold in Brooklyn Car Crash Claims If you’ve been hurt in a Brooklyn car accident, New York law doesn’t automatically allow you to sue for pain and suffering. New York’s no-fault insurance system requires your own insurer to cover basic economic losses regardless of fault. To pursue a lawsuit for non-economic […]
One Killed, Three Others Hurt in Brooklyn Hit and Run Accident
A violent car accident in Brooklyn left one person dead and injured three others, two of whom were hospitalized in critical condition. These four victims were inside a Toyota traveling on Stockholm Street in Bushwick when their car was T-boned by a Kia heading down Irving Avenue. To complicate matters, the occupants of the Kia […]
Your Legal Remedies After Losing a Family Member in a Fatal Car Crash
Losing a loved one in a car accident is an indescribable tragedy. Beyond the emotional turmoil, such a loss can bring substantial financial hardship to the surviving family members. New York law allows the spouse, children and/or parents of a victim of wrongful death to recover financial damages. Like a personal injury case, a wrongful […]
If You Have a Living Trust, Do You Need a Will?
A living trust is a means of transferring property to designated beneficiaries upon your death. It serves many of the same purposes as a will and is often touted as preferable, since property in a trust does not have to go through the expense and delay of probate. So if you have a trust, why […]
Who May Be Liable for Damages When a Car Accident Occurs on Black Ice?
A road hazard commonly known as black ice is the bane of many drivers in colder climates. Black ice is created when weather conditions allow moisture in the air to flash freeze onto a road surface. The result is a very thin layer of ice that is very difficult to see during the day and […]
What You Should Do If You’re Hurt in a New York City Rideshare Accident
When an Uber or Lyft vehicle is involved in an accident in New York City, the legal landscape is different than a typical crash between privately owned vehicles. If you’re hurt in a rideshare accident, it is necessary to figure out which party was at fault and who is legally liable, including the driver, the […]
Can You Sue Over a Dog Bite Injury in New York? It Depends.
You might assume that if you are ever bitten by a dog, you will be able to file a claim against its owner to recover damages. But in New York, your ability to receive compensation and the type of compensation you receive depend on the circumstances — including the dog’s possible vicious tendencies and the […]
The Most Common Injuries Resulting from Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end collisions are the most common type of two-vehicle accidents. While they don’t often involve fatalities, rear-enders can result in serious and long-lasting injuries to the occupants of both vehicles involved. In addition, there may be internal or soft-tissue injuries that are not immediately apparent, which means they can be worsened by lack of proper […]