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Common Reasons Car Accident Claims Get Denied
Filing an insurance claim after a car accident should be a straightforward process; insurance company ads certainly make it seem that way, but for many New Yorkers, it turns into a secondary trauma. Receiving a denial letter can feel like a door slamming shut on your recovery. However, a denial...
READ MORESteps to a Successful Injury Claim After a Car Wreck in the Bronx
The moments following a car wreck on the Grand Concourse, the Major Deegan Expressway, or the busy intersections of Pelham Parkway are often a blur of adrenaline and confusion. While your immediate focus is naturally on your physical well-being, the window of opportunity to secure the evidence needed for a...
READ MOREProving Liability in NYC Truck Accidents: Key Evidence
New York City streets are crowded with delivery trucks, construction vehicles, sanitation trucks, and long-haul commercial vehicles traveling through the five boroughs every day. These vehicles play a vital role in keeping the city running, but they also present serious safety risks. Through our New York personal injury practice, our...
READ MOREUnderstanding No‑Fault Car Accident Claims in New York
New York operates under a no-fault insurance system that aims to provide faster compensation for medical expenses and lost wages through your own insurer, avoiding litigation delays to determine fault. However, the no-fault framework also limits your ability to sue other drivers except in specific circumstances. At Lipsig, Freund, &...
READ MOREWinter Driving Accidents in New York
Each year in the U.S., an estimated 24% of weather-associated motor vehicle accidents happen on icy, snowy, or slushy roads, and 15% occur when there’s sleet or snowfall. Likewise, over 1,300 individuals lose their lives, and more than 116,800 individuals sustain injuries in crashes on snowy, icy, or slushy roads....
READ MORECan I Remain Anonymous If I Witness a Car Accident in NYC?
Witness testimonies can be among the most convincing types of evidence in claims, lawsuits, and trials involving accidents. However, some witnesses may be more believable or trustworthy than others. Plus, witnesses may sometimes contradict one another. The problem is that in most motor vehicle cases, the only individuals present, hence,...
READ MOREWhat If My Rental Car is Defective and It Caused Me a Serious Injury?
When you lease a vehicle from a rental agency, you naturally expect that you’ll be given a vehicle in excellent condition and without defects. But if you were provided with a recalled or defective car that caused a crash that led to your serious injuries, the liability for the accident...
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