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Key Takeaways Pedestrians Don’t Always Have the Right-of-Way: While motorists must exercise extreme caution, pedestrians are legally required to obey traffic signals and yield to vehicles when crossing outside of a marked crosswalk (NY VTL § 1152). Jaywalking, distracted walking...

Key Takeways The “Eggshell Skull” Rule Protects You: Under New York law, an at-fault driver must “take the victim as they find them.” You are fully entitled to compensation if a crash aggravates or worsens a pre-existing medical condition. Insurance...

Key Takeaways New York Personal Injury Protection (PIP) covers up to $50,000 in medical bills and partial lost wages regardless of fault. Financial losses beyond PIP limits—such as long-term care, diminished earning capacity, and property damage—can be pursued from the...

When a truck crash causes serious injuries, finding the right lawyer can make a massive difference in the outcome of your case. Truck accident claims are far more complex than typical car accident cases. They often involve multiple parties, strict...

Key Takeaways Your body’s natural fight-or-flight response temporarily dulls pain receptors. You may feel perfectly fine at the accident scene even if you have sustained severe trauma. Common Delayed Injuries: Serious conditions, including concussions, whiplash, herniated discs, and life-threatening internal...

Key Takeaways Unlike many states, New York does not place a statutory limit on the amount of economic or non-economic damages you can recover in a standard personal injury lawsuit. Full Coverage for Financial and Personal Losses: You can seek...

Key Takeways A “duty of care” is the legal obligation to act with reasonable caution to avoid harming others. Establishing that this duty existed is the mandatory first step in winning any personal injury claim in New York. Duty of...

Key Takeaways Running a red light almost always results in a broadside (T-bone) collision. Because the sides of a vehicle offer less protection than the front or rear, these crashes are uniquely deadly. Drivers trying to “beat the light” often...

Key Takeaways Under federal law (IRC Section 104) and New York state law, settlements meant to compensate you for a physical injury or physical illness are completely tax-free. New York Follows Federal Law: If your settlement is tax-exempt at the...

Electric bikes have joined e-scooters among the most popular modes of transportation on the streets of New York City. But riders on motorized bicycles with integrated electric motors have been involved in numerous accidents involving serious injuries to pedestrians as...