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Who Is Liable in an Uber or Lyft Accident in New York?
What are your rights in an Uber or Lift Accident? For Uber or Lyft accidents in New York that do not involve extensive damages or serious injury, no-fault insurance covers accident expenses. In this respect, insurance works the same way in NY as it does for regular...
If another car backs into you, who is at fault?
Backing Up Accidents and Right-of-Way If another car backs into you, they are at fault, right? Not necessarily. It depends on where you are located—in a parking lot, a driveway or on a street. If both vehicles were backing up around the same time, other factors may...
New York Car Accident Reports
Why would you file a car accident report? There are two types of New York car accident reports. It is important to know that both exist and to understand the difference. One type of report is what the police officer files, called an MV-104 report. The other type of...
How Traffic Camera Footage Could Help Your Car Accident Case
Can you get access to traffic camera footage? Traffic camera footage often provides valuable proof for establishing negligence in a car accident case. Capturing videos of cars driving on roads can provide information about traffic violations. They record all the...
Personal Injury Compensation for Damages
How Do Personal Injury Lawsuits Compensate Victims for Damages? Every state has its own laws regulating personal injury compensation for damages. Based on liability of the other party, an accident victim can recover compensation for damages. However, without the...
FAQ’s About Wrongful Death Caused by Drunk Driving
What You Should Know About Drunk Driving Deaths. The following are some frequently asked questions about wrongful death caused by drunk driving. How many deaths result from drunk driving? NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) reports that drunken...
How Can You Help Your Case if You Are Injured in a Car Accident?
What You Should Know About Car Accident Cases If you are injured in a car accident, knowing what to do can help your attorney to achieve a favorable outcome for your case. There are definite steps you can take for gathering evidence that assist your representation...
What Distracted Driving Has to Do with Car Accidents
How Dangerous Is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving can be as dangerous if not more so than drunk driving. However, analysis of it as a factor in car accidents is a more recent development. This is true especially in regards to cell phone use. In contrast, for...
New York Scaffold Law FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About New York Scaffold Law The NY Scaffold Law, also known as Labor Law 240/241 provides protection for construction workers and pedestrians against falling debris, falls from heights and other gravity related injuries at unsafe...
The Difference Between Third Party Construction Accident Lawsuits and Workers Compensation
What Financial Help Can You Receive for Construction Accidents? Third party construction accident lawsuits seek compensation from a party other than your employer. In the construction industry, this would typically be the general contractor or building owner in a...
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