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Yes—you can sue an out-of-state driver if you’re injured in a car accident in New York City, and New York’s no-fault insurance rules generally still apply. The fact that the other driver lives in another state does not automatically require you to file your claim elsewhere or prevent you from recove…
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Dealing With Out-of-State Drivers in NYC Car Accidents
January 20th, 2025How Building Code Violations Can Strengthen Your Slip and Fall Claim
January 13th, 2025Slip-and-fall accidents happen in a moment, but their physical, financial, and emotional impact can last a lifetime. Cities and states have building codes to minimize the risk of slip-and-fall accidents, but these are only effective when followed to the letter. If a building code violation at someon…
Queens Woman Awarded $1.2 Million After Hit by Car While Running Errands
January 8th, 2025C.Y. is a lovely lady from Queens, known for her green thumb and passion for gardening. She cherished spending time with her family and especially enjoyed shopping with her daughter. But one day, while heading out to do some grocery shopping, C.Y.'s life took a sudden turn. As she was walking, a car…
Driver in 3-Car Pile Up Awarded Over $100,000
January 8th, 2025S.O. was running errands one afternoon in late May when the unexpected happened. While driving, another car suddenly collided with hers from behind, causing a chain reaction and a three-car pile-up. The car accident left S.O. with soft tissue injuries, making it clear that she needed both medical at…
What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident in NYC
December 24th, 2024New York City is famous for its bustling streets full of cars, commercial vehicles, and pedestrians fighting for space. So, sadly, it’s no surprise that October 2024 saw some 3,522 injury and fatal motor vehicle accidents in New York City, working out to almost 114 per day. If you are unfortunate en…
Trip and Fall on Defective Sidewalk Leads to $300,000 Settlement Award
December 19th, 2024It was a typical summer day in Brooklyn, when L. Ayala tripped and fell on a hazardous, defective sidewalk. When L. Ayala fell she knew she was in excruciating pain and waited for EMS to arrive and rush her away to the hospital where it was found she had sustained injuries to her shoulder, knee and …
What Makes a Slip and Fall Case Valid in NYC?
November 26th, 2024Slip and fall accidents are among the most common personal injury claims in New York City, often caused by hazards like slippery floors, icy pavements, or a lack of public lighting. But not every slip and fall incident leads to a successful legal claim. If you’re wondering, “What makes a slip and fa…
Injured Nurse Awarded over $125,000 in Settlement After Motor Vehicle Accident
November 22nd, 2024It was a routine afternoon for Tenisha Desire, a nurse in New York, as she went into a physician’s office to perform her standard work duties. Suddenly, a motor vehicle struck the office, injuring Ms. Desire, the type of accident one would see on the news or social media. Various parts of her body w…
Williamsburg Resident Awarded $500,000 After Defective Sidewalk Trip & Fall
November 11th, 2024As she was on her way home, a Williamsburg resident tripped and fell on a defective sidewalk. Immediately in pain, emergency medical services were thankfully called and she was promptly seen by doctors who diagnosed her with injuries pertaining to her right arm. Advised by those closest to her she r…
Dealing With Insurance Companies After a Car Accident in NYC: Why You Need a Lawyer
November 11th, 2024Unfortunately, due to the high volume of traffic and road congestion, car accidents in New York City are an all-too-common occurrence. In 2023, there were over 51,000 traffic accident-related injuries in NYC. Whether it was a minor fender-bender or a serious car accident, dealing with the afterma…