Vehicle and Traffic Law Chapter Seventy-One of the Consolidated Laws § 1225-c. Use of mobile telephones. For purposes of this section, the following terms shall mean: (a) Mobile telephone” shall mean the device used by subscribers and other users of wireless telephone service to access such service. (b) Wireless telephone service” shall mean two-way real […]
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An issue that has been discussed in countless political campaigns on both the state and federal level is that of tort reform.” Those proposing such measures often argue that plaintiffs in civil actions are somehow negatively affecting the lives of average Americans. Often left unsaid, however, is that the entities that stand to gain from
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One of the most daunting tasks as a personal injury attorney is explaining to a client whether or not their case will be successful. Countless times, I have been asked the same question — Do I have a case?” The answer to that question is one that many attorneys struggle with, and oftentimes, no matter
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New York law requires that uninsured motorist coverage be included in motor vehicle insurance policies. Every motor vehicle registered in the state must carry personal injury liability insurance with coverage amounts of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident. Similarly, every auto policy in New York has uninsured motorist coverage with the same
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How Do You File a Claim and Get Compensation? A lawsuit begins by filing a Summons and Complaint with the court and by serving the defendant(s) with a copy of the same. The defendant(s) then have a limited time to serve an Answer. In the event the defense attorney fails to serve an Answer, the
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Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) marks a turning point in your case. At this point, your doctor no longer expects to see improvement in your situation, meaning that any disability you have – whether partial or total – is likely to be permanent. The extent and nature of your disability and the date of your injury
If you are seriously injured in an automobile accident and are reaping the benefits of cheaper auto insurance because you lied about your residence, you may very likely have to pay for all your medical expenses and property damage out of your own pocket. Why? The short answer is that you were technically committing a
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In the recent past, we have been inundated with information on drinking and driving, and with good reason. Driving under the influence of alcohol claims thousands of lives every year. However, it is important to be aware that alcohol is not the only dangerous substance out there. Driving while under the influence of drugs, whether
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While many drivers are aware of the dangers of driving under the influence of illegal drugs, most do not realize the dangers associated with driving under the influence of prescription medication, especially sleeping pills like Ambien. Many Americans use sleeping pills like Ambien on a daily basis under the direction of a doctor. Those that
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With winter comes a fair share of dangerous winter driving conditions. Rain, snow, and ice are common causes of car accidents. Attorneys know that every year hundreds of people are injured, or even killed, due to winter road conditions. According to the Federal Highway Administration, sleet and snow causes an average of 225,000 accidents per
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