Generally speaking, if your vehicle was damaged due to someone else's negligence, you can recover the difference between its market value immediately before the collision and its market value immediately after it was damaged. You can also recover damages for the loss of use of your vehicle,... View More

It could depend on what the out-of-pocket expenses are. If they were related to medical care or lost wages, no-fault would pick that up. In terms of other property damage-related expenses, it could depend on settlement terms. If you signed a release in consideration of monies received, the terms of... View More

Addendum - looking at the timeline here, keep in mind that if there is association/involvement with a public entity here, it's possible there could be short of notice of claim issues (notification deadlines). Good luck

That's standard procedure. The report will not list the insurance carrier by name, but only by the code. Now you can take the three-digit code you have and look up the carrier. Here's an online resource for Department of Motor Vehicle Insurance Codes and Company Contacts...... View More

Dear Bronx Driver:

And your insurance is paying this shop to repair your vehicle? And the only holdup is a seatbelt replacement? Did you look to buy the proper seat belt on your own?

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If you do so, get your vehicle... View More

Hi - I’m terribly sorry about your accident, it sounds awful. From what you described, it sounds like you may have a viable cause of action. You should consult with an attorney to see what your options are. In New York, there is a threshold that needs to be achieved prior to filing a case. If... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to you. As my colleagues correctly advised, speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. You can find many excellent attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage. Keep in mind that in order to recover damages for "pain and suffering",... View More

I'm sorry about your accident. I hope you have a healthy recovery from the injuries you describe. In terms of your question about what to do or what not to do, there's a lot to sort out. It's too much to cover within the brief scope of the Q & A format here.

If you reach... View More

Call your lawyer over the phone and make an appointment to see him or her in person. Also, you can always check New York State's electronic filing system to see if your lawyer ever started a lawsuit on your behalf, https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/CaseSearch Keep in mind that the... View More

Your brother should speak with a local attorney to fight or resolve this matter. PA DMV can be tricky and harsh for out-of-state violations for CDL drivers. Relatively minor violations can be treated as serious offenses such as certain speeding, unsafe lane change. Paying the fine (if it's... View More

It sounds like there's more to this story. If your brother had blacked out while coughing, he would likely have crashed his truck, not just changed lanes. That the trooper did not show up for the court appearance would not warrant dismissal of the ticket, especially if it was the first time... View More

Assuming your daughter has automobile insurance, she should report the matter to her insurance company immediately. The insurance company will investigate the matter and, if your daughter is sued, assign counsel to defend her in the lawsuit and pay any judgment entered against her up to the limits... View More

I'm sorry about your stepdaughter's accident. I hope that she and everyone else involved in the accident is okay. Any defense representation that is required should be arranged by her insurance carrier (or the carrier for the vehicle, if she was driving someone else's car). The... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to you. Unfortunately, I'm unaware of any recognized legal theory by which you could hold the State responsible for an individual's operation of a motor vehicle without a license, even a repeat offender. Moreover, before you can even bring a lawsuit against... View More

It isn't fully clear what is taking place here, but if your boyfriend received citations or charges involving a hit and run with a vehicle operated by someone else, he should consider consulting with an attorney on the tickets you mention, noting the due dates for answers/appearances outlined... View More

You can find many excellent attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage. Keep in mind that unless your damages are significant, you might have an uphill battle finding an attorney willing to take on the case. It might be more economical (and expeditious) to file a claim with the... View More

Road tests are usually conducted at slow speeds in a closely controlled environment. The test is overseen by a someone in an official capacity instead of a family member. Good luck

It could depend on the municipality. But if there are no liens or other loose ends that need to be resolved, it could be as promptly as a week or two after they receive your signed released. If there are liens, such as those from public health agencies that paid for medical services, that could... View More

Radar detectors are legal in NY except in commercial vehicles. But may not be effective against laser which is mostly used.

In auto insurance, it means that providing late notice to an insurance carrier of an accident could prejudice (or undermine) their rights. They could lose the ability to investigate the accident in a timely manner. If they can't question witnesses when their recollection is fresh, examine a... View More