Category: Car Accident Lawsuits
Category: Car Accident Lawsuits
Car Accidents Caused by Brake Checking in New York
- April 17, 2024
- Car Accident Lawsuits
Sharing the road in a bustling city like New York can be extremely stressful, and this means that aggressive driving tactics, such as brake checking, tend to be more common in these areas. However, this reckless maneuver can have devastating consequences, causing crashes that leave victims with injuries and significant car damage. As this blog will explain, the law around brake checking in New York is murky. It may be difficult to establish liability on the p[ ... ]
Calculating Damages in a Manhattan Car Accident Case
- January 20, 2024
- Car Accident Lawsuits
If you were injured by someone else’s negligence in a Manhattan car accident case, you deserve compensation for your injuries. That concept is the core idea of the civil justice system in this country. While it may be a good starting point, it does leave out some important details. Probably the most important is how a judge or jury should calculate the value of that compensation. The Basics of Damages[ ... ]
How to Get a Car Accident Report From the Police
- December 13, 2023
- Car Accident Lawsuits
If you’ve suffered injury or property damage in an auto wreck and are making an insurance or legal claim, it’s important that you know how to get a car accident report from the police. A copy of the police report about your accident will be important evidence for your claim; without it, you may run a higher risk of your claim being denied or receiving an unfair settlement offer that doesn’t ad[ ... ]
Calculating Damages in a Bronx Car Accident Case
- November 5, 2023
- Car Accident Lawsuits
Suffering from damages in a Bronx car accident can be costly. You can suffer bodily injury, and your car can be damaged or possibly totaled. Understanding how your damages are calculated is necessary. But more importantly, you do not have to navigate the system alone. The Bronx car accident attorneys of Tucker Law PC understand the devastation t[ ... ]
What to do if an Amazon truck hits your car?
- June 30, 2023
- Car Accident Lawsuits
Have you found yourself the victim of an accident involving an Amazon delivery truck? You may be overwhelmed with questions about who is liable, how to recover damages, and what steps to take next. You need the guidance of legal professionals who understand the complexities of accidents with commercial vehicles like Amazon trucks. The attorneys at Tucker Law have decades of experience helping clients in situations just like yours. We will walk you through the process s[ ... ]
Can You Sue an Uninsured Driver in New York?
- June 22, 2023
- Car Accident Lawsuits
The short answer is “yes.” You can sue anyone whose negligent or intentional actions cause you measurable loss, whether or not they have insurance. However, in cases like these, it’s often more useful to ask, “Is it worth suing an uninsured driver?” Car accident settlements generally involve large sums of money, and uninsured drivers often have very limited resources. Even if the uninsured driver’s negligent behavior on the road led to your accident and inj[ ... ]
How is Fault Determined in a Multi-Car Accident?
- June 20, 2023
- Car Accident Lawsuits
Car accidents can be complicated if you are trying to determine fault. If there are more than two cars involved in the accident, fault determination can be even more complex. There are many factors that come into play when trying to determine fault in a multi-car accident. If you have been involved in a multi-car crash, you may be asking yourself, how is fault determined in a multi-car accident? Multi-car acc[ ... ]
Why Hit-and-Run Drivers Flee the Scene
- June 9, 2023
- Car Accident Lawsuits
A Hit-And-Run Lawyer Can Help if You Were Involved in an Accident Where the Driver Fled the Scene In New York, a hit-and-run accident is viewed as leaving an accident scene in which you were involved without reporting it. There is a wide range of reasons this occurs, from a simple emotional reaction to trying to avoid unpleasant consequences. Hit-and-run drivers come from all walks of life:[ ... ]
When Do You Need a Lawyer for a Car Accident in New York?
- May 5, 2023
- Car Accident Lawsuits
Statistics state there were over 4.2 million automobiles registered in New York in 2020. Unsurprisingly, therefore, car accidents are a common occurrence in the state. If you’ve been involved in a collision and you believe the other party was at fault, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. However, you may need legal assistance to secure it. This post looks at the different considerations that will be r[ ... ]
Can I Sue Someone if They Hit Me with Their Car?
- April 4, 2023
- Car Accident Lawsuits
Being hit by a car is a too common occurrence in New York, and a crash can lead to devastating injuries, property damage, and death. Survivors must deal with recovering from their injuries and mounting medical bills at a time they may be unable to work, and life may never be the same again. Anyone who has been hit by a car or other vehicle as a result of someone else’s negligence or fault, including hi[ ... ]