I was driving on a dark rainy night. The rain had concealed a pothole, which was massive. I ran into the pothole. My car immediately came to a stop. I could not move the car. I had also sustained neck and back injuries in the accident. What are my remedies? Hitting a massive, rain-concealed pothole … Continue reading Can You Sue the City for a Concealed Pothole?
Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents
A police car hit me at an intersection. I had the light in my favor not the police claimed they were on a call. I did not see any lights or hear a siren. What claims do I have? No-Fault Claim As with all car accident claims, the first step is for you to notify … Continue reading How New York Evaluates Accidents with Emergency Vehicles
I was driving my car and was struck by another car. The other vehicle blew through a stop sign. I have marks on my face and arm. What are my remies? Before you can recover money for pain and suffering, you have to clear a hurdle that surprises most accident victims — the serious injury … Continue reading Hit by a Driver Who Ran a Stop Sign and Left With a Scar? What “Significant Disfigurement” Means Under New York’s No-Fault Law
I took a taxi in the City. When I arrived at my destination, the driver left me off across the street. After I paid the fare, I exited the cab from the driver's side to cross the street to my destination. When I opened the door, to exit, a car struck me and injured my … Continue reading Negligent Discharge Claim
My car broke down when I was on a two lane highway. I was not able to get the car off the roadway before it completely stopped. When I was waiting for a tow, someone hit me. And now they are suing me. What are my rights? I was driving on a crowded four lane … Continue reading Stopping on a Roadway
In New York, the answer depends on whether your injuries meet what is known as the serious injury car accident threshold under Insurance Law § 5102. I was injured in a two-car accident and have been out of work for four months. I’ve received little from no-fault benefits. What are my claims? No Fault Claim … Continue reading Serious Injury After a Car Accident: Does Your NY Claim Qualify?
I was coming out of a driveway turning left onto a main road. I was waiting for the traffic to clear going both ways because I knew that traffic on the street had the right way. One of the cars coming from my left had stopped and the driver motioned me to proceed into the … Continue reading Liability for a Gesture from a Driver
Entering and intersection, I struck another car at an intersection. I did not see the other car. But the other car had the stop sign. There was substantial damage to my car. I was badly injured. What are my rights? If you are traveling through an intersection and two vehicles collide, determining who is at … Continue reading Entering An Intersection
My son was in an accident walking home from school. A car coming from a driveway struck him while he was walking on the sidewalk and injured his arm and leg. What claims does my son have? Your son has two different claims. As explained in prior posts, New York is a no fault state. … Continue reading Infant Pedestrian Struck While Crossing Over Driveway
I have a classic red 1967 Ford Mustang convertible car. It was my pride and joy for many years. Unfortunately it was damaged in a fender bender. I could not afford the special insurance rider for this car. So I do not have collision coverage. I also know that some of the damaged car parts … Continue reading Classic Car Property Damage