Category Archives: Car Accident
How to Handle Insurance Denials After a Car Accident
Getting into a car accident is stressful enough on its own. Dealing with an insurance company that denies your claim afterward can feel like a second blow, especially when you are trying to recover from your injuries and get your life back on track. The reality is that insurance denials happen more often than… Read More »
The Importance of Medical Documentation After a Car Accident
If you have been involved in a car accident, one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself is also one of the most overlooked: getting proper medical care and keeping thorough records of everything. At Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC, our New York City injury attorneys have seen firsthand how the… Read More »
How to Navigate Insurance Adjusters After an Auto Accident
After an auto accident, dealing with insurance companies can be overwhelming. Adjusters may contact you shortly after a crash, asking for statements, details about your injuries, and even a recorded account of the accident. While these conversations may seem routine, anything you say can impact your claim. At Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC, our New… Read More »
Do You Have to Notify Your Insurance Company If You Settle a Personal Injury Claim?
Many New York drivers elect to carry supplemental uninsured/underinsured motorist (SUM) coverage as part of their auto insurance policy. SUM coverage kicks in when you are injured in an accident caused by a negligent driver who lacks sufficient insurance (or any insurance) to fully compensate you for your losses, such as your pain and… Read More »
How the “Emergency Doctrine” Could Affect Your NYC Car Accident Claim
By their very nature, car accidents are sudden events that usually occur without warning. One moment you are driving your car down the street normally; the next moment you may be trapped in your now-wrecked vehicle with serious, life-threatening injuries. When a car accident in New York City is the result of negligence, the… Read More »
Are You a New York Resident? The Answer May Affect Your Car Accident Lawsuit
Personal injury claims, such as lawsuits arising from car accidents, are generally handled under state law. This means that if you are injured in a motor vehicle crash that occurs in New York, your remedy would be to sue the negligent driver (or other third party) in a New York State Supreme Court. But… Read More »
How Does Uninsured Motorist Coverage Protect (or Not Protect) You in New York City?
New York law requires drivers to purchase and maintain a minimum amount of auto insurance coverage in order to legally register their motor vehicle with the state. If you are an active New York driver, you probably know that this insurance mandate includes personal injury protection (or “no-fault”) coverage that covers your medical expenses… Read More »
Who Is Liable for a Rear-End Car Accident in New York?
All New York drivers have a legal duty to obey traffic laws and operate their vehicles in a reasonably safe manner. A driver who commits a traffic infraction that leads to an accident is liable for any personal injury suffered by another driver, passenger, or pedestrian. Indeed, a traffic violation is considered negligence per… Read More »
Federal Court Upholds $1.9 Million Verdict Against BMW
We often think of car accidents in terms of a collision with another vehicle or object. But there are cases where the car itself may be the cause of the accident. After all, cars are essentially a complex type of consumer product. And like any consumer product, a defect in its design or manufacture… Read More »