Car Accident

Legal Definitions And How They Can Affect Car Accident Cases

Words have different meanings, and thus consequences. Some believe that lawyers have a reputation for being “nitpicky” about the precise meaning of certain words, and...

8 Tips for Driving in the Fall

Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse—all of New York State, especially Western New York, with its lake-effect blizzards, has a reputation for ferocious winters whose epic snowstorms and...

Filing a Claim Under Your Own Insurance Policy

Will a car insurance claim raise my rates? That’s a common question heard after New York motor vehicle crashes, and for good reason. Car insurance...

What Are 3 Types of Injuries That Can Result from A Car Crash?

The impact of a car crash can cause immense force to be transferred suddenly and violently into the bodies of the vehicle’s driver and occupants....

Can I Make A Car Accident Claim If I Wasn’t Wearing a Seatbelt?

The aftermath of a New York car crash can seem overwhelming. One second you are behind the wheel, traversing along to a familiar destination, the...

New Supplemental Spousal Liability Insurance Law Takes Effect 

The purpose of a personal injury claim is to make the injured person “whole”: To put them back where they would have been but for...

Personal Injury vs Property Damage Claims: What’s the Difference? 

 A car crash on New York roads can leave behind twisted metal, shattered glass, and bumper parts. Evidence of this property damage can linger on...

What Is An Examination Under Oath (EUO)?

Generally speaking, an examination under oath, or EUO, is a formal process in which an insurance company seeks additional information in response to an insurance...

What is a Letter of Protection? 

You’ve probably heard of a letter of protection, but what does it mean?  A letter of protection, or LOP, is a legal agreement that a...