I hope everyone involved is okay. It could depend on the signage, the traffic control devices at the intersection, and your respective headings. You should place your insurance company on notice of the accident. They will be able to set up their claim and investigate the matter. Good luck

No, you will not lose your license. Your boyfriend was the one operating your motor vehicle and would bear the consequences of leaving the scene. That said, if he was driving your vehicle with your permission and consent, you would be responsible for any harm he caused, e.g., property damage,... View More

If your vehicle was damaged as a result of the crash and was not drivable afterwards, then the police would certainly be authorized to tow it. It will remain impounded until such time as you pay the towing fee. Here's something I found online which you might find helpful,... View More

I'm sorry about your lingering pains. Unfortunately, there's probably not very much that could be done at this point, some 17 - 18 years post-accident. If you were receiving medical treatment under your no-fault policy, which is likely the case, you would have probably had an IME... View More

No, it cannot. Under section 4-12(p)(2) of the NYC DOT Traffic Rules, no person shall drive a vehicle on or across a designated bicycle lane except under certain circumstances such as entering or leaving a driveway, entering or leaving parking space, making a left turn, etc.... View More

Really depends from what you are seeking protection, e.g. personal injury liability, taxes, business debts, etc. Although an LLC will protect you from your business obligations, the mere existence of an LLC will not shield you from all personal liability in the event you injure someone in the... 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

As my colleagues have correctly advised, whether to charge someone with a crime for vehicular manslaughter is ultimately left to the sound discretion of the District Attorney's office. Generally speaking, unless there are aggravating circumstances that contributed to the incident, such as... View More

You could check with the court where the case was handled. You could also check department of motor vehicle records for accident reports, which from your description, would have passed the threshold to file a report of motor vehicle accident. You indicate MORE surgery. If you have any leads to the... View More

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.

If you do not think the settlement amount adequately compensates you for your pain and suffering, you should reject the settlement offer.

In a serious injury like yours, sometimes it is useful to stage a mock summary jury trial or two to see what a disinterested group reflective of a jury... View More

I'm sorry about your accident. Make copies of the papers you were served with and give the originals to your insurance carrier. They should arrange a legal defense. New York State is a comparative negligence jurisdiction, which means that each driver's relative fault can be determined as... View More

Bankruptcy can be a long and sometimes frustratingly-slow process for creditors. However, bankruptcy is guided by a complex mix of federal bankruptcy law, bankruptcy and local rules and other areas of state and federal law. In short, it is complicated and often has very important deadlines that... View More

If this is a real-life setting, Sam could be dragged into the equation, depending on his alternatives, the reasonableness of his reaction, and the scope of coverage provided by the company's insurance. If this is a textbook setting, which is doubtful, since students never turn to Justia as a... 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

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