In order to pursue a negligence claim arising from a car accident, a plaintiff must have incurred a “basic economic loss” of more than $50,000 or have suffered a “serious injury”
In New York, a vehicle owner is generally liable for injuries or property damage resulting from the negligent use or operation of the vehicle by a person who has express
When a person knows he or she has taken a medication that may impair his or her driving ability and nevertheless gets behind the wheel, that person may be liable
Defendants in personal injury cases often seek to end a case through summary judgment. In New York automobile accidents, they often allege that the plaintiff does not meet the “serious
There are many good reasons why it’s important to seek medical attention immediately following a motor vehicle accident. First and foremost, the goal is to protect your health. When there
With the holiday shopping season well under way, the danger of parking lots – including ingress and egress – is of special concern with the added levels of traffic and
In most car accidents resulting in injury, lawsuits may be brought on the theory of ordinary negligence. That is, the at-fault driver breached the duty to operate the vehicle safely,
Car insurance policies and corresponding law can be confusing. In the event of a crash, sorting out who was covered, what type of coverage applies and the exact amount can
In cases where a car accident involves a company vehicle driven by an employer, there are two primary ways an employer could be held liable. One is direct negligence on
Step-down provisions in auto insurance policies are an increasingly common fixture designed to reduce the liability of coverage in certain situations. The “family step-down provision” in particular has drawn the
