Car accidents are jarring, especially when they are caused due to the negligence of another party. In the aftermath, medical bills, missed work, and stress add to the overwhelm. It is always wise to get a legal consultation after a car accident. An attorney can answer your questions and assess your case, which will help alleviate your anxiety and worry. …

If you’ve been in a car accident in New York, know how to protect your rights. Always report the accident and seek medical attention. Contact your insurance company and file a notice of claim within 30 days. However, do not give them a statement until you’ve spoken to a lawyer.   At Friedman, Levy, Goldfarb, Green & Bagley, P.C., our team …

Car accidents are an everyday reality in busy New York City and the surrounding areas. If you experience injury or property damage and another driver was at fault, you need to take action in order to receive the compensation to which you are entitled. The best way to do that is to speak with an experienced New York car accident …

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost 50 percent of traffic accident fatalities for passenger vehicle occupants happen at nighttime. Given the fact that a quarter of all travel occurs during evening hours, the fatality rate for motorists (per mile traveled) is roughly three times greater at night compared to daylight hours. Nighttime driving is inherently more dangerous, …

Those who drive around New York City regularly will not be surprised that potholes cause significant property damage and injuries. In fact, from 2009 to 2015, the city paid drivers $1.5 million in reimbursement for property damage and personal injuries due to potholes. Unfortunately, many more cases of damage and injury go unreimbursed. Here are some things you need to …

Auto accidents are an everyday reality in the greater New York City area – within the city alone, there were more than 228,000 car crashes 2018. Not every accident causes personal injuries, but more than 44,000 were reported in 2018. Sometimes the injuries are immediately obvious, like broken bones, cuts, or paralysis. Other times, the injuries may not be apparent …