Accident and Injury Law Blog

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In a New York personal injury case, damages may be awarded for the victim’s economic and non-economic losses, such as medical expenses and pain and suffering. However, in rare cases, punitive damages may be awarded. Punitive damages are disciplinary in nature. The purpose of punitive damages is to punish the at-fault party for their
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The moments after a car accident are disorienting and stressful. In addition to seeking medical care, the most important step you can take after a car accident is exchanging information with the other driver, which is required by law. Doing so can make your insurance claims go more smoothly and help you avoid unnecessary
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If you’re ever in a crash, talking to witnesses can make a difference in your car insurance claim and help you hold the at-fault party accountable. If you feel unsure and uncomfortable approaching a stranger for information, below are questions you should ask witnesses at the scene of an accident. What Did You See
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If you plan to make an insurance claim against the other driver’s insurance, you must have important information, such as the car insurance company, insurance policy number, and other pertinent details. You should have collected this info at the scene of the accident. If not, some states allow you to retrieve insurance information by
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There is no way to predict how long it could take to negotiate an insurance settlement in your case or if it is even possible. Some cases go to a civil trial without ever reaching a settlement agreement. Once you negotiate an agreement, there are only a few more steps to close the case
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Knowing how to take photos at the scene of an accident could help you support your insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit later. Photos and videos are often used as evidence to document what happened and whose careless actions caused the crash. They also help illustrate damages. If you suffered injuries in a car
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Depositions are sometimes necessary for a personal injury lawsuit. They can be a part of discovery, the gathering of evidence that occurs between filing the lawsuit and the final trial preparation. A lot of key information is often discovered during depositions. Shulman & Hill represents victims of personal injuries in all five boroughs of
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Insurance companies sometimes deny or reduce the value of claims in bad faith. You expect insurance coverage for your losses after an accident. You shouldn’t have to deal with insurance adjusters using dishonest tactics like victim blaming and minimizing your injuries to lessen the amount they ultimately pay. At Shulman & Hill, our skilled
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When a nearby business, traffic cam, or private residence captures video of your traffic accident, it can greatly affect the strength of your case. However, obtaining video surveillance footage is not always easy. Our team must often request and recover this footage for clients because the video’s owners will not release it to a

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