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Key Takeaways The $1,000 Threshold: If a NY car crash results in injury, death, or more than $1,000 in property damage, a Report of Motor Vehicle Accident (MV-104) must be filed within 10 days. NYPD vs. DMV Retrieval: You can...

After a serious motor vehicle accident, you might need to file a New York car accident claim to pursue compensation for your medical bills and crash-related losses. This means going through the no-fault claim process with your own insurance provider...

In New York, the auto insurance law requires drivers to carry no-fault coverage, which serves as the primary insurance for losses resulting from car accident injuries. If you are in a motor vehicle accident, it’s important to know how to...

When someone sustains serious injuries in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, the injured person may have a right to seek compensation in a personal injury claim. Most personal injury claims end in a settlement. The settlement may be...

After a car accident, a slip and fall, or another injury caused by someone else’s carelessness, you may wonder what money you can recover. When you understand the types of compensation in a personal injury case, you will have a...

If you’ve suffered injuries because of someone else’s negligence, the effects can change the way you live your day-to-day life. Activities that once brought you happiness and connection may become difficult or impossible. Losing the ability to enjoy these experiences...

Key Takeaways Future Income vs. Past Wages: While “lost wages” reimburse you for the paychecks you missed during your initial recovery, “loss of earning capacity” compensates you for the long-term reduction in your future ability to make a living. You...

Running your own business comes with freedom and flexibility. But it also means you’re completely dependent on your ability to work and generate income. If you suffer injuries in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, your financial situation can...

Key Takeaways Seeking prompt medical care creates an immediate timeline linking your specific injuries directly to the crash, preventing insurers from claiming they were pre-existing. Detailed records and bills verify past medical expenses and future care needs while physician notes...

Key Takeaways Meeting NY’s Serious Injury Threshold: Under New York’s no-fault system, to sue an at-fault driver for PTSD and emotional trauma, your claim must generally meet the state’s “serious injury” threshold—often alongside significant physical injuries. Because psychological harm cannot...