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Judge Allows Question of Serious Injury in New York Car Accident to be Decided by Jury
If you are injured in a New York car accident, in order to recover compensation for pain and suffering and other damages against the negligent driver, you must be able to demonstrate that you suffered a “serious injury” within the meaning of New York Insurance Law section 5102(d). That law defines a serious injury… Read More »
Failure to Drive at the Minimum Speed Limit Does Not Necessarily Prove Fault in Car Accident Case
A woman was driving on the Long Island Expressway when another vehicle hit her from the rear. She sued the other driver for personal injuries in the Supreme Court, New York County. The plaintiff moved for summary judgment on the issue of liability and the Court denied the motion. Under CPLR 3212, a summary… Read More »
New Rules Make It Harder to Claim New York No-Fault Insurance Benefits
The Fourth Amendment to 11 NYCRR 65-3, adopted on January 30, took effect earlier this month. This amendment to the New York Code, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) is favorable to the insurance industry, and the effect of this amendment will be to cut down on the number of claims that can be filed for… Read More »