How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Claim in New York State? In New York, most cases of a statute of limitations on car accidents are three years. With that being said, the time you have to file a lawsuit against the other driver can vary. If you file a lawsuit outside of that time you may not be able to recover compensation. By talking to an experienced Syracuse car accident attorney,
An Important Announcement re: COVID-19 Dear Clients, I want to provide you with an update as to what we are doing in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation. First, please be assured that we are committed to our clients and are continuing to prosecute your cases during this critical time and will be working tirelessly to get you the justice you deserve. At the same time, we are also obligated to make sure we do
Workers Compensation: What If My Employer Fires Me? Nobody goes to work thinking, "Today I think I am going to get hurt." The sad truth is that accidents in the workplace do happen and having a way to protect yourself and your family is important while you recover. But what happens if you should lose your job? Can you still collect workers’ compensation benefits? In New York, you are entitled to have your related medical
Rideshare Insurance: Should I Get It? Are you working as a Lyft or Uber driver? Are you considering giving it a try to earn extra income from it? If you answered "yes" to either question then you might want to check your auto insurance policy to see if it will cover you if you were ever involved in a car accident while transporting a customer. A question that comes up a lot is should I
Can the Use of CBD Oils Jeopardize Your Workers’ Compensation? Recently CBD has shown up in the health industry news and medical journals. Known as Cannabidiol, CBD has been touted as a natural and safe alternative to treat chronic pain and other health conditions. While millions of people have ordered this product from local health and wellness stores, there is still a lot that needs to be uncovered about the benefits of this substance. In
When you hear PTSD your may think that it is something only soldiers may face. The fact is motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) within the general population. It is estimated that each year there is over six million motor vehicle accident in the United States that result in over 2.5 million injuries according to the National Institute of Mental Health study. Out of those accidents over 39.2% of
Seasonal Driving Tips in Upstate New York Now that autumn is upon us, there are no more 90 degree days with trips to the beach. Instead, we have moved into cooler weather with trips with the kids or grandchildren to the local pumpkin patch. The crisp air in the morning and the beautiful sights of red, orange and yellow foliage abound. The transition from summer to autumn has all types of changes and that include
4 Major Myths About Syracuse Car Accident Settlements Anytime you are in an auto accident is can seem overwhelming. After the accident, you may have doubts as to how you should protect yourself or even what rights you may have. To help remove some of the confusion we have listed a few of the myths when it comes to auto accidents in the Syracuse, NY area. Myth 1: Accident Lawyers Are Too Expensive Way too
Bicycle Accident Injuries Can Be Severe Unfortunately, car accidents in Syracuse and Central New York happen far too frequently, and over the last couple of years, they have increased. If you look beyond just the increase of vehicles on the road, several other reasons have contributed to these accidents. Bicycle accident injuries that occur in the United States alone cause over 2% of road accident-related deaths. Injuries from Bicycle Accidents If we look back to
Slip & Fall Accidents - Premises Liability in New York State In New York State, slip and fall accidents are a common type of accident injury associated with premises liability. Slip and fall injuries can range from just minor bruising and abrasions to very serious head injuries and even death. When a slip and fall accident happens in a public place or on someone else’s property, it is up to the injured victim to prove