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Law Office of Steven R. Smith Jan. 11, 2023

Car Accidents Claims Process in New York

New York is one of the largest cities in the world, and as such, there are a tremendous amount of car accidents. In November of 2022 alone, there were 7,818 vehicle collisions in the city, with nearly 40% of these resulting in an injury.

Law Office of Steven R. Smith Nov. 9, 2022

Do’s and Don’ts After an Injury

Accidents happen every day, but their commonality does not dismiss the devastating impacts they can have on people’s lives. After being involved in a traffic collision or any accident, a million questions may be running through your mind.

Law Office of Steven R. Smith Sept. 29, 2022

Hurt on a Friend or Neighbor's Property: Should I Sue?

Man with A Gauze Bandage Wrapped Around His Hand

Statistics from the National Safety Council indicate that there were more than 6.8 million non-fatal fall-related injuries in the United States in 2020.

Law Office of Steven R. Smith Aug. 14, 2022

The Difference Between a Slip & Fall and Trip & Fall

Slips and falls send more than one million people to the emergency room every year in the United States. They happen at home, at work, and in nursing homes, but they also occur because someone failed to warn of hazards or maintain their residential or business property.

Law Office of Steven R. Smith June 30, 2022

Who Will Pay My Medical Bills After an Accident?

It should come as no surprise to New Yorkers that driving through New York City streets can be a risky endeavor. In May of 2022 alone, there were 4,602 people who were injured due to a car accident in New York City.

Law Office of Steven R. Smith June 10, 2022

Should I Use My Own Insurance After a Car Accident?

In 2021, there were 370,990 total traffic crashes across the state. Traffic collisions in New York State usually result in minor to severe injuries, vehicle damages, or sometimes fatalities.

Law Office of Steven R. Smith May 12, 2022

Common Injuries After an Auto Accident

New York City offers multiple ways to get from one place to another. People drive, walk, cycle, or take public transportation. On an average day, more than four million vehicles use New York City streets.

Law Office of Steven R. Smith April 18, 2022

What to Do as an Injured Passenger

Passengers rely on the driver of their vehicle to take them safely to their destination. Unfortunately, an accident may occur and leave the passenger with injuries, missed time at work, and other losses.

Law Office of Steven R. Smith March 1, 2022

What Are Your Rights After a Rideshare Accident?

A study by the University of Chicago and Rice University has found that the introduction of rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have increased traffic fatalities by 2 to 3 percent since their debut in 2010.

Law Office of Steven R. Smith Feb. 14, 2022

Should I Give a Recorded Statement to an Insurance Adjuster?

According to a Martindale-Nolo Research 2017 personal injury study, about 70% of respondents received a payout or settlement for their injury claims.

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