car accident

The Smoking Gun: How We Subpoena Cell Phone Records to Prove Distracted Driving

To prove distracted driving, it may be possible to obtain cell phone records. However, this is almost always achieved through the formal legal process of...

A Guide to Filing a Car Accident Lawsuit in Buffalo

To file a car accident lawsuit in Buffalo, you must first step outside of New York’s “No-Fault” insurance system. This is only possible if you...

You Were Partially at Fault: A Guide to New York’s Pure Comparative Negligence Law

In New York, being partially at fault for an accident does not prevent you from recovering compensation for your injuries, and a New York car...

The Three-Year Clock: A Guide to New York’s Car Accident Statute of Limitations

After a car accident, you might think you have plenty of time. But the clock is ticking, and in New York, it ticks faster and...

Can I Sue for Pain and Suffering? A Guide to New York’s Serious Injury Threshold

Yes, you may sue for pain and suffering in New York, but generally only if your injuries meet the specific Serious Injury threshold defined by...

Accidents on Suffolk County Transit (SCT): Your Rights as a Passenger

If you were injured while riding a Suffolk County Transit (SCT) bus, your rights as a passenger are protected by specific laws, and speaking with...

A Guide to No-Fault Claims in Nassau County

In New York, after most car accidents, your own auto insurance policy is your first source of payment for medical bills and lost wages, regardless...

Does New York’s “Serious Injury” Threshold Apply to Your Long Island Car Wreck?

In some cases, yes, New York’s “serious injury” threshold could apply to car wrecks across Long Island, from the Hamptons to Hempstead. This law acts...

Rear-Ended on The Long Island Expressway: Who Is At Fault in an L.I.E. Pile-Up?

In a multi-car pile-up on the Long Island Expressway, determining fault begins with the driver who caused the first impact. However, the analysis rarely ends...