Motor Vehicle Accident Blog
Why New York’s “Assumed Duty” Protects Cyclists More Than Standard Car Drivers
New York Vehicle and Traffic Law imposes specific duties on drivers when approaching, passing, or interacting with cyclists that go beyond the general duty of...Charter Bus Company Liability When Driver Fatigue Causes Cross-State Accidents
Charter bus accidents caused by driver fatigue don’t just implicate the driver who fell asleep at the wheel. They create liability for the bus company...Suing NYC Transit Isn’t Like Suing a Driver: The 90-Day Notice of Claim Rule
Suing NYC Transit isn’t like suing a private driver, and the difference can cost you your case if you’re not prepared. When your accident involves...Leveraging SUM Coverage to Combat New York’s Minimum Liability Limits After a Motorcycle Accident
New York drivers are required to carry uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, and policyholders also have the option to purchase Supplementary Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (SUM) coverage through...The “First Dollar” Rule: Suing for Medical Bills When No-Fault Doesn’t Apply
You were in a motorcycle accident and your insurance company just denied your medical bills because motorcycles “aren’t eligible for first-party no-fault benefits.” This isn’t...Why Are New York Motorcyclists Exempt From the “Serious Injury” Threshold?
New York’s no-fault insurance law limits when most car accident victims can sue for pain and suffering. In many cases, they can only file a...Recovering Damages for “Conscious Pain and Suffering” Prior to Death in New York
When someone dies from injuries caused by negligence, New York provides two separate paths to compensation that address fundamentally different types of harm: wrongful death...Why Must You Appoint a Personal Representative Before Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in New York?
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is overwhelming. In the midst of grief, families are often left to manage funeral arrangements, financial matters, and countless unanswered...The Critical Difference Between the Two-Year Death Limit and Standard Injury Deadlines in New York
Many people assume all personal injury lawsuits in New York share the same three-year statute of limitations. That’s true for most negligence claims under New...