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The Discovery Process in a Personal Injury Case

If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, you may be considering filing a personal injury claim. However, if you’ve never filed a claim before, the process that follows the filing might seem anything but simple, especially if your case proceeds to trial.
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Can I Sue the City if I Was Hurt on the Bus?

Facing an injury due to someone else's negligence is a traumatic experience filled with many legal challenges. When an individual is injured while riding a city bus, questions about rights, responsibilities, and recourses immediately come to mind.
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Is New York a No-Fault State?

Facing an injury after a car accident is not just physically taxing, but emotionally overwhelming. Even though money cannot take back the damages as a result of an accident, it can be a valuable resource to help during financial distress.
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How Much Is Your Case Worth?

Dealing with the fallout from a personal injury can feel like a mountain you didn't choose to climb. It's not just the physical pain or the emotional toll it takes on you; the financial worries that come with it can make the whole situation feel even heavier.
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Understanding Insurance Bad Faith Tactics

Bad insurance claims are situations where your insurer doesn't play fair. In New York, it's when they act in bad faith by denying or undervaluing a valid claim that you've made.
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Don’t Take the First Offer the Insurance Company Gives You

Insurance companies are businesses, and like any business, their ultimate goal is to maximize profits. This often means they'll try to minimize payouts on personal injury claims. They bank on the fact that you might be overwhelmed, confused, or simply desperate for a quick resolution.
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Personal Injury FAQs

Personal injuries can occur at any time, in any place, and due to a myriad of everyday situations. But regardless of how or when they happen, the impact of a personal injury on an individual's life can be astronomical.
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When Is a Car Manufacturer Liable for an Accident?

If you've been involved in a car accident and suspect that a faulty car may have contributed to the accident or injury, you're probably wondering if, and when, a car manufacturer can be held liable for the accident.
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