How Do Insurance Adjusters Decide What a New York Personal Injury Claim Is Worth?
How do insurance adjusters decide what a New York personal injury claim is worth? Not with a calculator, and not with the tidy formula most people have read about online. An adjuster is building a file, and that file is really an argument about two things: how much loss can be documented, and how much […]
What Should You Do If You’re Injured as a Passenger in an Uber or Lyft in New York?
You were in the back seat, you did nothing wrong, and now you’re hurt. Passengers are almost never at fault in a rideshare crash, which removes one problem and creates another: with a driver, a rideshare company, possibly a second vehicle, and several insurance policies involved, it isn’t obvious who is responsible for your medical […]
How Does No-Fault Insurance Work After a New York Car Accident?
How does no-fault insurance work after a New York car accident? In short: your own auto insurer pays your basic medical bills and a portion of lost wages up to $50,000, regardless of who caused the crash, and in exchange your right to sue is limited unless your injury meets a specific legal threshold. That […]
Why Uber Arbitration Clauses Matter in New York Injury Cases?
Most people who get into an Uber or Lyft never read the terms of service before tapping “I agree.” That quick tap can end up deciding whether a future injury claim gets resolved in a New York courtroom or in private arbitration instead. Arbitration clauses have become a primary weapon for rideshare companies looking to […]
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in New York in 2026?
If you were hurt in a car accident, a fall, or some other kind of accident in New York, one of the first questions worth answering is simple: how long do you have to file a personal injury claim in New York before the door closes? For most injury cases, the answer is three years […]
What to Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident in New York This Summer
The Reality of Summer Rideshare Travel in New York Summer completely alters the flow of traffic across New York. From packed vehicles heading out to the Rockaways or the Hamptons to a steady stream of travelers booking rides to JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark, roads experience a major seasonal shift. With major concerts at MetLife Stadium, […]
What Damages Can You Seek from an Auto Injury?
Some people believe that when they live in a no-fault state such as New York, there is no way to seek damages in an auto injury. While it is true that your car insurance company is the first place you must turn to for compensation, it doesn’t mean that you can’t pursue a claim against […]
Car Injury Compensation: “No-Fault”
What Does “No-Fault” Mean in Terms of Car Injury Compensation? If you’ve been in a car accident in New York or know someone who has, you may have heard the term “no-fault.” People say that New York is a “no-fault” state, but what does that really mean? If you’re in a car accident and someone […]
Is There Anything I Can Do in a Hit and Run Accident?
If you’ve been in a hit and run car accident, you may feel like there’s nothing you can do. Your car is damaged, you may have injuries that require medical attention, or your passengers may be hurt. But without the other party’s insurance information or even their name, what can you do? Being in a […]
How Not to Lose an Auto Accident Case?
How Do I Defend Myself from Losing an Auto Accident Case? Getting involved in an auto accident is stressful. If you’re being attacked and told you were the at-fault driver when you know you weren’t, it can be even worse. Some auto accidents are very open and close—it’s clear who was in the wrong. Others, […]