With the surgery and winning judgement against trucker I was to have full medical for my jaw injury. For life.Yes it was 31 years ago and I have been in need for more surgery but I dint have my lawyers name then or how to collect fir my surgery . If U dint remember lawyers name ir trucking company... View More 
answered on May 4, 2023
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
answered on Apr 12, 2023
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
answered on Apr 6, 2023
Radar detectors are legal in NY except in commercial vehicles. But may not be effective against laser which is mostly used.
I was in car accident on 2021 at 100% NOT my fault. Other driver is already in prison. My injuries were severe. I had broken ankle broken femur bone hip and 3 broken ribs on left side of my body. It took me more than year to heal. I still have problem with lifting heavy objects and standing for... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2023
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
At the accident he was walking around and reported no injuries. He merged into my lane 5 feet in front of my vehicle during a snow storm going slower than me. The speed limit was 55 and I was going no more than 40. causing me to rear end him and pushed me into a parked car. Will this go anywhere? I... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2023
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
The company already finished with the bankruptcy I signed settlement agreement for a certain amount already 3 months ago what is taking so long
answered on Feb 8, 2023
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
Sam, a delivery guy from X’s company was chased by a dog. Steve, driving and trying to avoid hitting Sam, turned his car to the left and accidentally went into the store and injured himself and three other people. Is Sam or his company liable for the injured people?
answered on Jan 22, 2023
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
Removal company’s insurance. I had just paid off my vehicle when this incident happened.
Can a lawyer be able to recover the monies that I still have to pay out of pocket due to this incident?
answered on Jan 10, 2023
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
The insurance it only have the insurance code
answered on Jan 9, 2023
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
I have been paying my lease payments all these months and unable to the car. Nobody from acura reaching out to make this right. I have been putting a lot of miles on my sons car that he can’t use in college because of this
answered on Dec 23, 2022
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?
https://www.acurapartswarehouse.com/oem-acura-seat_belt.html
If you do so, get your vehicle... View More
Today during my first driving class, a commercial truck drove from my left trying to go around me and turned on the right hitting the car I was in. I have sprained shoulder and strained lumbosacral strain. It clearly was the fault of the driver on the truck.
What should I do? Besides the... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2022
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
spend time at the lawyers office on a deposition but that is all
answered on Nov 17, 2022
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
for evaluation. He received in the mail a ticket for improper lane change. Drove 3 hours to PA from NY only to be told court date was postponed because trooper had surgery two weeks prior. Should ticket have been dismissed or even issued in the first place? Brother is concerned for points on... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2022
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
My step-daughter was involved in an accident about a week ago. The police report implies it was her fault. No charges have been filed as far as i know. But, an individual was taken to the hospital.
answered on Oct 28, 2022
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
answered on Sep 15, 2022
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
My fiance got in a car accident due to the wheel guard falling off and catching under the tire and yanking him off the road on8/25,our daughter was in the car also. He had an energy drink 10 min before and blew a 0.1. This caused him to get an aggravated dwi charge and appearance to court date. CPS... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2022
There is no limit to how much money you can sue for. That said, unless the owner / operator has assets, recovering more than the available insurance can be exceedingly difficult and would likely require you to first obtain a judgment against the defendant (which given today's judicial system... View More
The document states the date of the accident in which I was struck at a red light, but it does not specify a time and place. I do not want them retrieving anything else that does not pertain to the accident as this document states they can look at information prior to, during, and after the... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2022
It could be difficult for an attorney to advise either way without seeing the form. Your concerns about an open-ended authorization with no specifics, or a limitless scope of information retrieval are valid. One option is to review the form with an attorney. Good luck
My friend was in a hit and run car accident while in a parked car. He got hurt in the chest. Called 911, the cops came but told to file report online. Experienced severe pain in jaw, arms and chest, went to hospital next day in an ambulance. Doctors notified he experienced a heart attack which was... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2022
Your friend should contact a qualified injury attorney to discuss their case. He would need to file a police report within 24 hours of the accident or as soon as he’s out of the hospital. He also needs to contact the insurance company for the car in which he was a passenger.
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
answered on Jun 9, 2022
I'm sorry this happened to you. I hope you are okay. In terms of the civil portion of your question, you could discuss this with a personal injury attorney. It could be premature to make a determination as to the extent of injuries until you are seen by medical professionals. An attorney could... View More
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