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I was involved in a fender bender with a yellow cab on December 7, 2023. On May 2, 2025, I received a letter from the yellow cab company stating the settlement amount I would be receiving. This letter was sent to my lawyer to help me obtain my settlement check. However, I haven't received my... View More 
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answered on Jun 5, 2025
Hello, I am sorry to hear your settlement has been held up due to this lien issue. The most important thing to do is speak with your attorney so that they can help you navigate through this situation. Your attorney is your advocate and should be able to represent you in either fighting to get the... View More
I was involved in a fender bender with a yellow cab on December 7, 2023. On May 2, 2025, I received a letter from the yellow cab company stating the settlement amount I would be receiving. This letter was sent to my lawyer to help me obtain my settlement check. However, I haven't received my... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2025
Your attorney is in the best position to provide a direct answer here. That answer will depend on whether you signed liens, or entered into other agreements regarding your treatment after independent medical exam (IME). This commonly occurs where patient is cut off by IME doctor contracted by the... View More
I was involved in a fender bender with a yellow cab on December 7, 2023. On May 2, 2025, I received a letter from the yellow cab company stating the settlement amount I would be receiving. This letter was sent to my lawyer to help me obtain my settlement check. However, I haven't received my... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2025
If it is a valid lien, you are ultimately responsible for paying it. That said and as my colleagues correctly advised, your attorney will be in the best position to evaluate the validity of the lien and to negotiate a reduction and/or waiver of the lien. Your lawyer might also be able to submit the... View More
I was involved in a car accident where I was rear-ended while stopped at a red light. The driver behind me was ticketed, and their insurance paid the claims. However, I'm being sued for personal injury by the driver of the car I hit. The lawsuit is against both me and the driver who caused the... View More
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answered on May 28, 2025
Hi there. You should immediately contact your insurance company that insured your vehicle at the time of the accident. They are typically obligated by contract to provide you with no cost legal defense for the accident and they are generally required to indemnify you (pay for damages up to your... View More
I was involved in a car accident where I was rear-ended while stopped at a red light. The driver behind me was ticketed, and their insurance paid the claims. However, I'm being sued for personal injury by the driver of the car I hit. The lawsuit is against both me and the driver who caused the... View More
answered on May 28, 2025
I'm sorry about your accident. As my colleagues correctly advise, notify your insurance carrier immediately. They'll assign an attorney to defend you. Make a copy of the summons and complaint and give the original to your insurance carrier. I wouldn't lose sleep over this because the... View More
I have been stalked every day for two years, and there has been damage to my car. I have tried calling the police, but the stalkers leave when they see me with my phone. I have pictures of the damages, and I suspect my next-door neighbor is involved, as they seem to call the stalkers when I leave... View More
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answered on May 25, 2025
Being subjected to daily stalking and property damage is distressing, and you have the right to take legal steps to protect your safety and your property. In New York, stalking is a criminal offense under Penal Law § 120.45 through § 120.60, with varying degrees based on the severity and context... View More
I was involved in a hit-and-run on April 14, 2025, where a car hit me and broke my ribs. The driver drove off, and although I reported the incident to the police and have a witness, the police have been unable to identify the car or driver. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance, but I don't... View More
answered on May 9, 2025
I'm very sorry about your accident. If the identity of the hit-and-run driver eventually materializes, you will have a wide range of options. For now, IMMEDIATELY look into initiating a claim with the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MVAIC). Proceed WITHOUT DELAY here - the... View More
I was involved in a hit-and-run on April 14, 2025, where a car hit me and broke my ribs. The driver drove off, and although I reported the incident to the police and have a witness, the police have been unable to identify the car or driver. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance, but I don't... View More
answered on May 10, 2025
Addendum - Another good reason to act without further delay (other than MVAIC's timetables) is that if there is evidence out there in terms of video footage, these things can sometimes have a short "shelf life." Data could be lost if the device re-records over original footage. Good luck
I was involved in a hit-and-run on April 14, 2025, where a car hit me and broke my ribs. The driver drove off, and although I reported the incident to the police and have a witness, the police have been unable to identify the car or driver. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance, but I don't... View More
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answered on May 13, 2025
Hello. After retrieving your police report, the first step is to determine if you have household automobile insurance. Although you do not have automobile insurance, you may be eligible to receive medical coverage under the automobile insurance of somebody in your household. You may also be able to... View More
I want to know if signing a no-fault insurance law paper at the hospital after sustaining a head injury from an accident where my girlfriend, who is jailed for a DUI and involved in an ongoing legal case, hit two cars, will negatively affect her case. I do not intend to sue her, but I am concerned... View More
answered on May 4, 2025
I'm sorry about the accident you and your girlfriend were involved in. You really should consult with a criminal defense attorney here in terms of the specific elements that the DA looks at. She may already be consulting with attorneys for representation - this would be a question to pose to... View More
I want to know if signing a no-fault insurance law paper at the hospital after sustaining a head injury from an accident where my girlfriend, who is jailed for a DUI and involved in an ongoing legal case, hit two cars, will negatively affect her case. I do not intend to sue her, but I am concerned... View More
answered on May 4, 2025
Addendum - 'Just an added point on deadlines. New York, like other no-fault jurisdictions, is unforgiving in its short timetables to apply for no-fault benefits. There is a time window of only 30 days from the date of accident to file. If you file for no-fault benefits, please DO NOT wait... View More
I want to know if signing a no-fault insurance law paper at the hospital after sustaining a head injury from an accident where my girlfriend, who is jailed for a DUI and involved in an ongoing legal case, hit two cars, will negatively affect her case. I do not intend to sue her, but I am concerned... View More
answered on May 5, 2025
Sorry to hear what happened to you. in the application for no-fault insurance benefits, there's always a section which asks how you were injured. If the case against your GF went to trial and you were called as a witness, you could conceivably be questioned about your application (assuming it... View More
I have been living in New York for 5 years with a visa but never obtained a New York driving license. I hold a European driving license from France. I will soon travel to California and plan to rent a car there. Can I legally drive with my European license in California despite my residence in New... View More
answered on May 2, 2025
Generally speaking, you should be able to drive a car in California with a European driver's license. Whether the rental car agency will rent you a vehicle without an American license will depend on the agency, but most do. In the event you rent a car and get involved in a crash, the rental... View More
In New York, someone crashed into my car and was found at fault by their insurance company, which accepted responsibility. They deemed my 2014 Honda CR-V EX-L (middle trim) with 150,000 miles a total loss and offered me $9,000. I believe the car is worth more, as it was in perfect condition with no... View More
answered on May 10, 2025
You could negotiate. They could argue that the mileage is high, but research prices for comparable vehicles. Try to use vehicles that are close to yours in terms of trim levels. There are no guarantees, but it can be worth a try. Good luck
In New York, someone crashed into my car and was found at fault by their insurance company, which accepted responsibility. They deemed my 2014 Honda CR-V EX-L (middle trim) with 150,000 miles a total loss and offered me $9,000. I believe the car is worth more, as it was in perfect condition with no... View More
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answered on Apr 30, 2025
Yes, in New York you can absolutely negotiate a total loss settlement with the at-fault driver's insurance company. The initial offer from the insurer is not necessarily final, and you are not required to accept it if you believe it undervalues your vehicle. Insurance companies are required to... View More
I was a passenger in a vehicular manslaughter accident, and now I'm suffering from both mental and physical damage. The driver involved is currently in prison. I am considering pursuing a personal injury claim to address these damages. What steps should I take to begin this process, and what... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2025
First of all, I am so sorry to hear that you were involved in an accident like this. The best thing to do is to contact a personal injury lawyer who can go over all of the facts of the accident, your injuries and what insurance is available to you. We injury lawyers do not normally charge a... View More
I was a passenger in a vehicular manslaughter accident, and now I'm suffering from both mental and physical damage. The driver involved is currently in prison. I am considering pursuing a personal injury claim to address these damages. What steps should I take to begin this process, and what... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2025
I'm sorry about your accident. As my colleague correctly advises, the best starting point could be to arrange a free initial/no-obligation consult with an attorney. The most immediate thing an attorney may address is arranging no-fault benefits (PIP) for you to be covered for medical expenses... View More
I was a passenger in a vehicular manslaughter accident, and now I'm suffering from both mental and physical damage. The driver involved is currently in prison. I am considering pursuing a personal injury claim to address these damages. What steps should I take to begin this process, and what... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2025
So sorry to hear what happened to you. As my colleagues correctly advised, the best course of action would be to 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 to get your hospital... View More
I was a passenger in a vehicular manslaughter accident, and now I'm suffering from both mental and physical damage. The driver involved is currently in prison. I am considering pursuing a personal injury claim to address these damages. What steps should I take to begin this process, and what... View More
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answered on Apr 29, 2025
I am sorry to hear about what you are going through. Being involved in a serious accident, especially one involving a fatality, can have long-lasting physical and emotional effects. In New York, as a passenger injured in a car accident, you have the right to pursue a personal injury claim to seek... View More
In New York, someone crashed into my 2014 Honda CR-V EX-L with 150,000 miles, and their insurance company accepted responsibility but deemed it a total loss, offering $9,000. I believe the car, in perfect condition with regular maintenance, is worth more. I am concerned about covering extra costs... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2025
I'm sorry about your accident. I hope all involved are okay. You could try negotiating. However, the claim examiner only has so much leeway - they will consider the year, the make, the model, trim level, mileage and other possible factors. They may see your mileage at 150,000 miles as high,... View More
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