If a driver drives distracted, speeds or is negligent in any other way, and strikes a pedestrian, a personal injury lawyer can bring a claim on your behalf. The lawyer must show that the driver did not operate his vehicle safely, and that as a result, he caused you to suffer an injury. In a [...]

If you were hit by a vehicle, the automobile insurance company of the driver who hit you is responsible for paying your medical expenses. In New York State, the No-Fault law allows for   payments for medical bills, a portion of lost earnings and reasonable expenses up to $50,000. Any medical provider you see should be [...]

There are a few different options to assist you if you are out of work after being struck by a vehicle. First, you are entitled to seek no-fault coverage through the driver’s auto insurance carrier. The no-fault carrier will pay a portion of your lost earnings. A no-fault claim must be filed within 30 days [...]

Yes. In New York, in order to receive money for your pain and suffering you must have suffered a “serious injury”. In NY, a serious injury is defined as: Death Dismemberment Significant Disfigurement Fracture Loss of a fetus Permanent loss or use of a body organ, member, function or system Permanent consequential limitation of use [...]

In most cases, you have 3 years from the date of the accident to pursue a claim against the driver/owner of the vehicle that hit you. If a death resulted from the accident, the statute of limitations is 2 years for a wrongful death claim. Additionally, the time limit can be as short as 90 [...]

No. The insurance company for the driver who hit you is trying to protect their driver, find a reason to blame you for the accident, and limit the amount of money they may have to pay you for your injuries. You should speak to a lawyer before giving any statement to an insurance company for [...]

If you have suffered serious injuries as a result of being hit by a vehicle, it is in your best interests to speak to a personal injury lawyer who has handled and is experienced with pedestrian injury cases. Before choosing a lawyer, make sure the lawyer is willing to listen to you and answer your [...]

It will cost nothing for you to hire a personal injury lawyer because these cases are handled on a “contingency fee” basis which means a lawyer will only receive a fee if the lawyer successfully resolves your case by a verdict at a trial or by settlement. New York state limits the contingency fee lawyers [...]

You are not required to bring anything to the first meeting you have with your personal injury lawyer. However, certain things may be helpful for the meeting. These include: photos of your injuries photos of the vehicles involved photos of the accident scene medical records the police accident report names of any witnesses a copy [...]

Yes. Even if the driver of the car that hit you was not ticketed by the police, a claim can still be pursued against the driver if the driver was at fault in causing the accident.