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Understanding 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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