Category: Car Accident Lawsuits
Category: Car Accident Lawsuits
How Long After a Car Accident Can You Sue in New York?
- March 24, 2022
- Car Accident Lawsuits
After you’ve been in a crash, you’ll want to know how long after a car accident can you sue in New York. Every type of lawsuit in every state has a deadline for filing a claim in court. In New York, the deadline to file a legal claim is three years after the accident. You shouldn’t wait nearly that long to consult with an attorney about your rights, so it shouldn’t be a problem. It will be if you try to file beyond the deadline because, in all likelihood, you[ ... ]
Who is at Fault in a Rear-End Accident?
- January 10, 2022
- Car Accident Lawsuits
Most people believe the rear driver is always at fault in a rear-end accident. The rear driver is not always at fault. Sometimes the front driver carries the liability for damages in a rear-end crash. This might be the case if the front driver was driving under the influence, backs into the rear car, brake checks the rear car, or drives with broken taillights. If the front driver causes the accident, he or she is responsible for damages to the rear driver. When the[ ... ]
Can You Sue for Pain and Suffering After a Car Accident?
- November 12, 2020
- Car Accident Lawsuits
Can you sue for pain and suffering after a car accident, as well as for the economic costs that arise from the incident? Fortunately, the answer to this question is usually “yes.” The financial expenses car accidents cause account for only one portion of the harm you suffer as a victim; there must be some allowance for the less concrete physical and emotional pain you endure as well. Damages provide financial compensation for the harm caused by a[ ... ]
The Value of Wearing a Seatbelt in the Rear Seat
- June 24, 2019
- Car Accident Lawsuits
New York may soon require all passengers in the back seats of motor vehicles to wear seatbelts. Current state law requires only people under 16 years old riding in the rear seat to buckle up. A bill that would make New York the 30th state to mandate back-seat safety belt use is currently on its way to a full vote in the legislature. Whether the bill passes and becomes law or not, it’s important for all New Yorkers to realize the value of wearing a seatbelt[ ... ]
The 100 Deadliest Days of the Year are Upon Us – Here’s What it Means
- June 21, 2019
- Car Accident Lawsuits
Summer is here, and the 100 deadliest days of the year are upon us again. Just what does this mean? For parents with teen drivers, it means that it is time to reinforce the importance of safety behind the wheel and set some driving ground rules to reduce the chances of tragedy occurring. For teen drivers, it’s time to be extra vigilant behind the wheel, for their own safety and the safety of everyone on the road. What Are the Deadliest Days? The “100 dead[ ... ]
Construction Workers in New York are Facing a Safety Crisis
- June 3, 2019
- Car Accident Lawsuits
Working in construction is the most dangerous job in New York, Bureau of Labor Statistics information shows. Of all occupations in the state and city, construction leads the way when it comes to fatalities. And deaths and injuries in construction are continuing to increase. CBS2 New York reported in a recent story that, according to city data, work site deaths have increased 33 percent since five years ago, and injuries have gone up 221 percent in that same time period[ ... ]