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What Is the Statute of Limitations in a Car Accident Claim? Every state has a time limit for car accident injury claims. New York’s statute of limitations gives accident victims three years to file a lawsuit after getting injured in a car accident. If you file a lawsuit after the time expires, you must show that your claim fits into an exception to the statute. Judges […]

Are You at Fault if Someone Pulls out in Front of You? Driving down the Grand Concourse or any of the roads in the Bronx is not without its share of risks. Another driver can pull out in front of you at in intersection or from a parking lot and cause an accident that injures you or someone you love. Most of the time, the driver who […]

Why Is My Accident Settlement Taking so Long? If an accident caused by someone else hurt you and you filed an injury claim with their insurance company or had an attorney do it for you you might wonder why the accident settlement is taking so long. After all, the accident was some time ago, and you have bills to pay, including medical co-pays […]

Are Sideswipe Collisions the Most Damaging? Per data from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), there are 242,000 sideswipe crashes annually. More than 2,500 deaths each year and about 27,000 injuries happen from sideswipe accidents. Sideswipe crashes account for 2.7 percent of deadly crashes of all types. Many sideswipe accidents involve severe injuries. In a sideswipe crash, even at lower […]

How Long Does a Car Accident Settlement Take? Perhaps you were driving to work as you do every weekday morning when a texting driver suddenly hit you. Maybe you were going to grandma’s house for the long weekend or making a quick trip to the store not two miles from your house. However, your accident happened, and it left you with damages. You […]

Head-on Car Collisions No one expects a car accident when they head out on the road, much less a head-on collision. Unfortunately, the unexpected happens every day. While driving, the most frightening thing you can see is another car or truck coming right at you. While you may or may not see or suspect a head-on collision is […]

Can You Sue if Someone Hits Your Car? Car accidents are a common everyday occurrence and are considered a national public health concern. Vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death in the U.S. and kill over 100 people daily. Most concerning for anyone involved in a devastating car accident is how immensely stressful and confusing they can be to navigate. As a […]

Herniated Disc Injury After Accident Lawsuit and Settlements A herniated disc can happen due to a car accident, slip, fall, or another mishap. Some people with herniated discs do not experience any symptoms, but others will experience pain, numbness, or tingling sensations. Herniated discs are complex injuries that need a proper diagnosis and treatment. Medical treatment and other losses can be costly, so […]