If one is is involved in a motor vehicle accident and sustains injuries, one of first concerns to address is is how to pay one's medical bills. In New York, every vehicle is required to carry a policy of insurance. Included in such policy is coverage for medical bills, known as "no-fault" or "pip" (personal injury protection). Minimum coverage
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At MSG, we have a special empathy for motorcycle accident victims for one simple reason- we all ride. And as any rider knows, cars simply do not see you on the road. As a consequence, even the safest rider realizes that a negligent driver could cause an unavoidable accident. The most typical accident scenario is a driver taking a
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As trial lawyers, we know that proving liability is often more than half the battle. Without liability, damages become moot. So, it is welcome when we are presented with a strong liability case. One of the soundest is the “pedestrian knock-down” in a crosswalk. The defendant driver must yield the right of way to the pedestrian in the
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A common accident scenario involves a car pulling out of a parking spot and striking another car while it is driving past. If you represent the driver of the struck car you may be entitled to a finding of liability as a matter of law. Of course, any time you can secure a liability finding in advance of trial through a motion for summary
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Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a crime. In NYS, the penalties include the loss of driving privileges, fines, and a possible jail term. Your judgment, coordination and ability to drive a vehicle change when you consume any amount of alcohol. The level of impairment depends on five conditions: the amount of alcohol you drink the amount of
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