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How to Sue for a Broken Bone after a Car Accident in Brooklyn

Jul 11, 2017

New York is a “no-fault” auto insurance state. This means that the law limits when you can file many car accident lawsuits. However, broken bones can be serious injuries that might qualify for a lawsuit. Whenever you suffer injuries in a car accident, talk to an attorney about your case. The Brooklyn car accident injury …

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Common Injuries After a Car Accident in Brooklyn

Jun 20, 2017

The Brooklyn car accident attorneys at Sullivan and Galleshaw have seen plenty of car accident injuries. Whether the victims we represent are drivers of other cars, passengers, pedestrians, or cyclists, there are dozens of types of injuries we have handled. The following list includes some of the more common injuries people suffer in car accidents. …

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New York’s Legal Definition of “Pain and Suffering” After a Car Accident

May 29, 2017

When you are injured in a car accident, there are different types of damages you can recover in court. That typically includes reimbursement for medical bills, reimbursement for lost wages, and damages for pain and suffering. Many people who have been injured and are considering a lawsuit should understand how exactly New York defines “pain …

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Is the Driver Always Responsible for a Single Car Accident?

Apr 19, 2017

Like many legal questions, the answer is “it depends.” In many single car accidents, the driver is the only one in the car, the only one injured, and the only one on the road when the accident happens. In those cases, the driver is probably the only one responsible. In other cases, drivers are pushed …

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For Uber/Lyft Accidents in NY, Do You Sue the Driver or Company?

Apr 5, 2017

Whether you were injured as a passenger in an Uber or Lyft car, as another car in a crash with an Uber or Lyft, or as a pedestrian hit by one of these cars, you may be wondering whom you should sue. Uber and Lyft have complicated business models, where the drivers may not be …

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Fatigued Uber, Taxi Drivers Violating Shift Limits, Causing Car Accidents in New York City

Dec 23, 2016

Traditional Yellow Cabs and, increasingly, rival services such as Uber and Lyft are critical to New York City’s transportation infrastructure. According to the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, the city contains about 13,500 taxi drivers, while Uber data showed about 3,200 active drivers during a single 24-hour period. But while cabbies, Lyft, and …

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