Automobile
Accidents
| Many
people, including attorneys, regard auto accident litigation as a simple,
open and shut type of case. In some situations, that may be true. In cases
involving substantial injuries with questionable insurance coverage, it
becomes much more complicated. |
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are attorneys who recommend that their clients accept limited insurance
policies in settlement of their cases without first exploring every additional
area of possible recovery. This is not the case with Shaevitz & Shaevitz,
where every possible avenue of additional recovery is thoroughly explored
before a settlement is recommended. |
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In
the State of New York, not only is the operator of the at-fault vehicle
responsible to anyone injured, but the owner of the vehicle is equally
responsible. |
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Injuries
caused in motor vehicle accidents are painful and often long lasting.
If the accident was caused by the other driver, you may be entitled to
receive money to compensate you for your pain and suffering. Under New
York law, your medical and hospital bills and compensation for lost wages
are recoverable from the insurance company for the car which you occupied
under No-Fault.
If
the other driver has insufficient insurance, or is not insured at all,
you may be entitled to receive compensation from your own insurance company.
Furthermore, in some situations there may be other insurance policies that
provide benefits to you. Only by discussing all the facts of your accident
can we advise you of the applicable coverages available to you under the
circumstance. |
