33 Traffic Deaths in Passaic County in 2024: Know the Claim Rules
Understanding Your Rights After a Fatal Passaic County Crash Key Takeaways: Yes, you can recover compensation in New Jersey even if partially at fault. The state’s modified comparative negligence rule (N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1) permits recovery when your fault doesn’t exceed the other party’s, with awards reduced by your percentage of responsibility. The 33 traffic deaths in […]
What Is Subrogation and How Does It Affect NYC Crash Claims?
Understanding Insurance Recovery After a New York City Collision Key Takeaways: Subrogation allows insurers to recoup payments from the money you recover from at-fault parties, potentially reducing your net compensation. In NYC crash claims, insurers can pursue at-fault drivers, including uninsured ones, though this remains separate from your right to full compensation. New York’s no-fault […]
Can a Driver Face Jail Time for No Insurance in New York?
What Happens When You Drive Uninsured in New York Key Takeaways: Yes, a driver can face jail time for driving without insurance in New York, though it is not common for first offenses. Under VTL Section 319, operating a vehicle without required coverage is a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of $150 to $1,500, […]
What Happens If an Uninsured Driver Causes a Crash in NYC?
When an Uninsured Driver Causes a Crash in NYC: Your Legal Options Getting hit by a driver who carries no insurance can feel like a nightmare on top of a nightmare. You’re already dealing with injuries, medical bills, and lost wages, then you discover the at-fault driver has no policy to cover your damages. Unfortunately, […]
What Does No-Fault Mean for NYC Auto Accident Claims?
If you have been injured in a car accident in New York City, you may be surprised to learn that your own insurance company, not the at-fault driver’s insurer, is responsible for paying your initial medical bills and lost wages. New York’s no-fault insurance system, formally established by the Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Insurance Reparations Act, […]
What Qualifies as a Serious Injury Under New York No-Fault Law?
What Qualifies as a Serious Injury Under New York No-Fault Law? If you have been hurt in a car accident in New York, you may wonder whether your injuries are severe enough to file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver. New York operates under a no-fault insurance system, meaning your own insurance covers basic economic […]
Can I Sue for More Than $50,000 After My New York Car Accident?
Understanding Your Right to Full Compensation After a Serious Car Accident If you’re wondering whether you can sue for more than $50,000 after your New York car accident, the answer is yes. The path depends on your injury severity, court jurisdiction, and whether your case meets New York’s serious injury threshold. Many victims find themselves […]
Need Your NYC Crash Report? 14-60 Days + $22 Fees
The Hidden Timeline Behind Getting Your Accident Report After a car accident, you might assume getting your police report would be as simple as making a quick phone call—but the reality hits differently when you discover there’s a 14 to 60-day waiting period just to access the document, plus — in some systems — $22 […]
NYC Traffic Deaths Drop 32% in 2025: Do You Still Need an Auto Lawyer?
Record-Low Traffic Deaths Don’t Mean Your Injuries Matter Less If you’ve been injured in a New York car accident, the fact that citywide traffic fatalities dropped 32% in the first half of 2025 probably offers little comfort as you deal with mounting medical bills and lost wages. While the 87 fatalities recorded so far this […]
Do You Have 3 Years to File Your New York Car Accident Claim?
The Clock Is Ticking After Your New York Car Accident If you’ve been injured in a car accident in New York, you generally have three years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit. This legal deadline, called the statute of limitations, is a strict time limit set by New York law (CPLR […]