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4 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for New York on
Q: My case started in 2016 why is it taking so long

It was a car accident in queens against DOT, I had surgery .

Craig Z. Small
Craig Z. Small
answered on Oct 7, 2024

There could be a number of reasons. First, make sure your attorney filed the proper notice of claim and filed suit timely. There are deadlines for legal malpractice as well. Otherwise, call your attorney and ask why. Unless the case experienced the wrath of covid-delays, a trial, or an... View More

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Q: A lady intentionally rammed my car (I have it on video). I am injured, what should I do?

I live in New York, and was driving to work today when a lady that claimed I cut her off rammed into the back of my car (I have front and rear dash cams). It was severe enough to require my car to be towed. She had 2 young children in her Range Rover when she did this. She was admitting that it... View More

Craig Z. Small
Craig Z. Small
answered on Jun 9, 2022

First, insurance policies do not cover intentional acts. However, that should not stop you from making a claim against the driver. That would also depend on whether you suffered a “serious injury”. Sounds like she has assets if there were a valid disclaimer. Your UM coverage could potentially... View More

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