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If you’ve been hurt in a bus accident involving a government-operated transit authority in New York, the legal process works differently than a standard car accident claim. Not slightly differently. Significantly. There are shorter deadlines, specific notice requirements, and procedural hurdles that don’t exist in ordinary personal injury cases. Missing any one of them can […]

Most people assume that if you’re hit by a car while crossing in a crosswalk, the driver is automatically at fault. That’s a reasonable assumption. It’s also not always how New York law works in practice. Liability in pedestrian accident cases is more nuanced than it appears, and understanding how fault gets assigned can significantly

There’s a reason New York construction accident law is considered among the most worker-friendly in the country. A significant part of that comes down to one statute that’s been on the books for well over a century and still carries enormous weight in injury claims today. If you or someone you know was hurt in

When you’re hurt on someone else’s property, one of the first questions an attorney will ask is whether the property owner fulfilled their legal duty to keep you safe. It sounds straightforward. In practice, it’s one of the most contested issues in premises liability law, and understanding what that duty actually requires can help you

Losing someone because of another person’s negligence is devastating. No legal process undoes that loss. But holding the responsible party accountable is something New York law makes possible, and it starts with proving fault in a way that holds up under serious scrutiny. That’s harder than it sounds. It requires building a documented, evidence-based argument

What the Serious Injury Threshold Means for Your Car Accident Claim in New York New York is a no-fault state. That means after a car accident, your own insurance pays for your medical bills and lost wages up to a certain limit, regardless of who caused the crash. But no-fault coverage has a ceiling, and

Most people assume that if someone else caused their accident, they can sue immediately. In New York, that is not how it works. New York operates under a no-fault insurance system. After a car accident, your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage pays for your medical bills and a portion of lost wages, regardless of

  Rochester, NY (August 3, 2024) – A woman was tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash on West Avenue on Friday, August 2. Police responded to the scene shortly before midnight and found the victim, 46-year-old Lashawnda Leggett, who later succumbed to her injuries at Strong Memorial Hospital. Witnesses recounted that Leggett had been outside

Rejecting an insurance settlement offer means the claimant is not satisfied with the proposed amount and decides to pursue further negotiation or legal action. When an offer is rejected, the insurer may either improve the offer, refuse to negotiate further, or the case may proceed to court. This decision can affect the timeline and outcome