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FAQs: Car Accident Reports in Bronx, NY

No one plans to get into a car accident. But the tight city streets, tourists, and a high number of pedestrians and cyclists can make the roadways through the Bronx difficult to navigate, and car accidents are inevitable. A car accident report details the circumstances of the collision, the parties involved, and often, who was to blame. Understanding the basics of car accident reports and your obligations under New York law can help you after a car accident and ensure...

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What Bronx Drivers Need to Know About Parking Lot Crashes in Bronx, NY

In 2021, The Bronx had 13,384 traffic accidents. Of these, 9,024 caused only property damage. The remaining 4,360 caused at least one injury or death. NYC does not distinguish between accidents that happen in parking lots and those occurring on the roads and highways. New York traffic laws apply to all parking lots just as they apply to public roads and highways. As a result, the NYPD treats parking lot crashes the same as crashes on roads and highways. Here...

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How to Obtain a Car Accident Report in Queens, NY

You might need a copy of a Queens, NY, car accident report for a few reasons. If you are trying to gain compensation through an insurance company, an accident report might be necessary. Some people also like to keep a copy on file in their personal records.  The good news is that obtaining an official copy of a Queens, NY, accident report is a quick and easy process. Here’s what you need to know.  Reporting a Queens, NY, Car Accident...

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Should I Call 911 After a Bronx Car Accident?

New York law tells you when you must call 911 after a car accident in the Bronx. But even when the law does not require you to call 911, you still might consider reporting an accident to the police. Reporting an accident to the police creates a record of your accident and documents your injuries. This can provide powerful evidence when you file an insurance claim. Here are some factors that can help you to decide when to call 911...

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Should I Get A Lawyer For A Car Accident?

Hiring a lawyer just after a car accident could be helpful. We will fight for your rights, survey the scene of the accident, and help in any way that we can. Consider the following benefits of hiring a lawyer from our law firm soon after your car accident. A lawyer from our team can protect your rights You can argue that the best time to hire a car accident lawyer is shortly after your accident happens. By hiring a car...

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What should I do after a car accident?

After a car accident, you should always call for help. While you wait for help to arrive, check for injuries—both your own and those of others involved in the collision. Be sure to accept necessary medical attention from any paramedics on the scene and follow up with a health care provider as soon as possible in the days following the accident. Last but not least, connect with a lawyer––and do it fast. What you do at the scene of a...

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How do I find a lawyer for a car accident?

Finding a lawyer to represent you in your car accident case requires research—there simply is no way around it. Begin your homework by searching online for car accident lawyers in your area (New York City, Bronx, or Queens, for example). As you review their websites, check for the following characteristics: Experience in personal injury law—and with car accidents, specifically Results—financial value of settlements and awards Positive testimonials that speak to you We shall now explore the relevance of each of...

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How Much Can I obtain from a Car Accident Settlement?

Several factors influence the amount you might obtain from a car accident settlement. The seriousness of your injury plays a significant role in determining this amount, as it affects your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and many other types of damages. The amount of insurance coverage available plays another significant part in the outcome of your settlement. Of course, a lawyer’s experience building personal injury cases, handling insurance companies, and negotiating fair settlements is yet another important consideration...

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The Most Common Back Injuries You May Suffer In a Car Crash

A car accident can cause lower back injury, mid-back injury, upper back injury, neck injury, or spinal cord injury. Some of the common back injuries that people suffer in car accidents include whiplash, herniated discs, and spinal cord injuries. Many back injury patients experience severe and long-lasting symptoms that affect their life and finances in many ways. Our goal is to help you get compensation for the losses you have experienced as a result of your back or spinal injury....

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Fire truck collides with ambulance, killing one and injuring another

A 59-year-old man being transported in an ambulance was killed when a fire truck crashed into the vehicle Thursday morning, Sept. 17 in Brooklyn, CBSNewYork reported. The man’s sister, 35, was riding in the ambulance as well. She was reported to be in critical condition. The man was being taken to the hospital after suffering a heart attack, according to the New York Police Department. The fire truck that struck the ambulance was responding to a fire call, traveling eastbound...

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