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What is a Motion for Summary Judgment?

In a lawsuit arising from a motor vehicle accident, both parties can file “motions” asking the court to make various legal rulings with respect to...

What if an At-Fault Motorist’s Car Insurance Lapsed?

One in eight motorists on the road was driving without car insurance in 2019, according to estimates in a 2021 study by the Insurance Research...

Statute of Limitations: A Brief Overview, History, and Significance 

A statute of limitations is a law that limits the time in which an individual can file a lawsuit against another party. This type of...

What is Comparative Fault in a Liability Case?

If you were seriously injured in a New York motor vehicle accident, you may be able to file a claim against the other driver to...

If I Strike a Horse or Cow in a Roadway, Who is Liable?

Striking livestock in a roadway happens more often than people think. Similar to crashing into a deer, the animal can cause extensive damage to your...

What is the Right of Way, and Who Has it in a Left Turn Accident?

Right of Way Laws In general, New York State’s right of way laws establish which vehicle or pedestrian may proceed before the next in a...

How Reaching Maximum Medical Improvement May Affect Your Injury Claim

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should know how reaching maximum medical improvement might affect your personal injury claim.  ...

Can a Fracture Qualify as a “Serious Injury”?

In most cases New York motorists who have been injured in a car accident can receive compensation for their pain and suffering following a motor...

How Do You Start a Personal Injury Lawsuit in New York?

Every motor vehicle accident lawsuit is different, but most personal injury lawsuits arising from car accidents begin the same way. If you’ve been injured in...