A drive through New York City can be stressful, but not nearly so stressful as a car accident. After your accident, though, you may have suffered symptoms of emotional trauma. Now, driving anywhere may be a scary time, making it more difficult to overcome the car accident.  Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can happen to those …

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Any car accident can turn dangerous or deadly fast. But what makes rollover accidents so dangerous? You may have already had a serious accident, but what went so wrong?  When you’re hurt in a New York City car accident, you may need help understanding how your accident happened and what you should keep in mind …

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When you’re hurt by a careless driver, you expect certain things after the car accident. You expect them or their insurance company to pay for your injuries. You expect them to stay until the police arrive. You expect them to be carrying insurance at all. Unfortunately, many New York drivers are uninsured or underinsured, which …

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When you’re hurt in a Bronx car accident, you need all the help you can get to recover from your losses. The problem is, you may have already received a low settlement offer from your insurance company. So, what can you do now?  Taking the following steps can maximize your compensation. You shouldn’t have to …

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Suffering a back injury can affect every part of your life, from your home life to your work life. A fractured vertebra can change a lot of things, making it more difficult to get back to normal. Worse, your injuries may be someone else’s fault.  Now, you have a fractured vertebra from a car accident—can …

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When you’re hurt in an NYC car accident, making the first move for your lawsuit is tough. You’re hurt, and you may have some issues with acting on your claim. You may still be asking questions like, “Should I get a lawyer for a car accident in the Bronx?” Worse, the clock is ticking, and …

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Some people hate statistics on anything. Stats can be confusing and difficult to discern sometimes, but they can give us vital information. For example, if you live and work in the Bronx, it could be extremely beneficial for you to learn some of the stats about car accidents. Why is this helpful? Because it could …

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When you take an Uber, you expect the driver to be responsible with your safety. They should drive carefully, considering they have a passenger. Sadly, they may not be so careful, and now you’re injured because of their actions.  When you’re hurt by a rideshare driver, is Uber responsible for accidents in New York? The …

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Being in a car accident of any kind is already a traumatic, painful experience. Worse, you might have been a passenger in the accident, and now you’re not sure what your rights are. Understanding the legal differences between a rideshare accident and a standard car crash can be confusing. Luckily, you still have the opportunity …

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When you’re injured in a rideshare accident, you need to know what happened to cause your accident. You might believe the Uber driver was responsible, but understanding why can help you seek compensation for their actions. You may believe your accident wouldn’t have happened if they hadn’t been using their app for rideshares.  Does the …

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