Category: Car Accident Lawsuits
Category: Car Accident Lawsuits
Should I Get a Lawyer for a Car Accident That Wasn’t My Fault?
- February 22, 2025
- Car Accident Lawsuits
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may not be sure what to do, or you may think your insurance company will automatically take care of everything for you. The truth is that there’s only one person who gets paid to put your interests first after a car accident, and that’s a car accident lawyer. You aren’t required to get a lawyer for a car accident that wasn’t your fault, but it can be a good idea to do so. Should I Get a Lawyer for a C[ ... ]
How to Get the Best Personal Injury Settlement in NYC: Insider Tips From a Top Law Firm
- January 8, 2025
- Car Accident Lawsuits Personal Injury Lawsuits
Car crashes, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and more can all result in severe injuries that leave you facing hospital stays and can even mean long-term disabilities that impact you for the rest of your life. Even if the injuries are relatively mild, your medical bills can still be exorbitant, and you may not be able to return to work for a few days. One of the options you have to manage these losses is filing a personal injury claim. If you choose to go that rou[ ... ]
What to Do If a UPS Truck Hits Your Car
- January 5, 2025
- Car Accident Lawsuits
If you end in a crash with a UPS truck that wasn’t your fault, you may suffer life-changing injuries. Figuring out exactly how to proceed can be a bit of a challenge. Hiring a personal injury lawyer may be your best option to battle UPS when it’s treating you unfairly after your injury crash. Most people expect that after the crash, the UPS driver will exchange insurance information with you just like any other driver would. However, UPS takes an entire[ ... ]
Everything You Need to Know About Uber Car Accidents In New York City
- October 10, 2024
- Car Accident Lawsuits
Ridesharing is more popular than ever, especially in busy cities like NYC. Calling an Uber can be a great way to get home after a night out, and it’s often more convenient than waiting around for a taxi. But what happens if the Uber driver gets into an accident? You could be left with serious injuries and medical bills that seem to multiply by the hour, as well as no clear idea of whether you can recover these damages. At Tucker Lawyers, our Uber accident[ ... ]
How to Write an Effective Car Accident Settlement Demand Letter in New York
- October 8, 2024
- Car Accident Lawsuits
Whether you live in one of the most populated boroughs of NYC or you call the suburbs your home, you’re at risk for a car accident whenever you get behind the wheel. Driver errors, poor road conditions, and a number of other problems can lead to collisions, and these collisions are often devastating. You could end up with a totaled car and injuries that prevent you from living your life as you want to. After a collision, you could pursue a no-fault claim[ ... ]
What Are the Pedestrian Laws in New York?
- October 7, 2024
- Car Accident Lawsuits Personal Injury Lawsuits
Pedestrians are perhaps the most vulnerable of all in traffic situations. Without any protection but their clothing, they face a significant risk of injury in even the most minor of car accidents. This vulnerability makes it important for everyone to learn and obey all of the rules of the road, especially those that apply to pedestrians. Have you been harmed in a pedestrian accident and need compensation? The pedestrian accident attorneys at Tucker Lawye[ ... ]
Do I Have to Pay My Deductible After a Car Accident That Wasn’t My Fault?
- September 29, 2024
- Car Accident Lawsuits
A car accident can impact you emotionally, physically, and financially. You could end up with a car that your insurer deems a total loss and medical bills that seem to multiply by the day. And there’s another expense you may not have thought of — your deductible. If you’ve suffered losses in a car accident that was the result of someone else’s wrongful or negligent conduct, you may not know whether you have to pay your deductible. New York’s no-fault laws o[ ... ]
What Details Need to Be Exchanged Between Drivers After a Car Accident?
- September 28, 2024
- Car Accident Lawsuits
The moments after a car accident can be a blur. You may be answering questions asked by the police and being assessed by emergency medical technicians, all of which can distract you from one very important thing you need to do — exchange essential driver and vehicle information with the other party. This is not only a part of the process required by New York law, but it also makes it easier to file a claim and get compensation. This is particularly important if you[ ... ]
What Happens if I Get in a Car Accident With an Unlicensed Driver?
- September 27, 2024
- Car Accident Lawsuits
Getting into a car accident is always a stressful experience because it can result in significant injuries, along with other losses. If you’re in a collision with a driver who doesn’t have a valid license, however, the complications can exponentially increase. In those instances, it’s essential that you know the immediate steps to take after a car accident with an unlicensed driver. Hiring personal injury lawyers as soon as possible can help you get compensatio[ ... ]
How Do Insurers Decide if Your Car Is Totaled After a Car Accident?
- September 26, 2024
- Car Accident Lawsuits
A serious car accident can leave you with catastrophic injuries as well as a damaged vehicle. In some instances, you may even have a totaled car. If the accident was the result of another person’s negligent or wrongful conduct and you suffered severe injuries, New York allows you to file a claim against the at-fault person to recover losses. But can you get full compensation for your vehicle? And what does “totaled” mean? At Tucker Lawyers, our team o[ ... ]