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Drunk Drivers and Car Accidents
If a Drunk Driver Hit You in a Car Accident, what should you do? Drunk drivers cause thousands of car accidents in New York every year. In fact, drunk driving accidents involve a criminal investigation plus a high-stakes civil case. You must get medical help for...
What should you know about motorcycle accidents?
Make immediate safety and health your priority in motorcycle accidents Many people don't know what their priorities should be when injured in motorcycle accidents. Adrenalin typically spikes in dangerous situations, which means it can also conceal the extent of a...
Why hire a lawyer if in a car accident?
Is a lawyer always necessary? If you were in a car accident, you may be wondering whether or not you should hire a lawyer. For fender benders with no significant vehicle damages and when no one gets hurt, it’s not likely you would need a lawyer. New York is a no-fault...
Driving in Bad Weather on Long Island Roads
Are there safety guidelines you can follow to avoid car accidents? When driving in bad weather on Long Island roads, keep in mind that ice and snow can create treacherous conditions. Whenever possible, avoid non-essential travel during severe storms. Allow maintenance...
Distracted Driving—The Number One Cause of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Ways That You Can Minimize the Risk of a Crash Have you done any of the following while driving? Sent or responded to a text message Looked for music on your smartphone Changed a CD, plugged in an MP3 player or adjusted the volume on the car stereo Checked your hair,...
When Should You Get a Lawyer after a New York Car Accident?
Do You Need an Attorney Anytime You’ve Been in a Crash? You’ve been hurt in a collision with another motorist and you’re not sure you need a lawyer— Maybe your injuries seem insignificant or virtually non-existent, so it doesn’t feel like there’s much reason for legal...
What Types of Compensation Can You Get after an Accident?
The Damages Available in a Personal Injury Lawsuit Have you been in a motor vehicle accident or been hurt in a slip and fall on someone else’s property? You may have a right to file legal action to recover compensation for your losses. What types of damages are...
What to Do after a Motor Vehicle Accident
The Right Steps to Take to Protect Your Health and Your Legal Rights When you’ve been injured because of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, the steps you take in the immediate aftermath of your injuries can make a big difference in the outcome of your case....
What Should You Know About Spine Injuries?
Should you use a lawyer for your spinal cord injury? Spine injuries can make life challenging, affecting your mobility, your work, your quality of life and basic activities involved with daily living. If someone else was responsible for causing your injury, getting...
What Should You Know About Facial Fracture Injuries?
What kinds of challenges come with facial injury? For most people, facial fracture injuries are devastating because their face is the bodily feature they identify with and value most. The psychological harm from a facial traumatic injury may last beyond the physical...
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