Recent Posts in Car Accidents Category
Posted on Mar 6, 2019 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
When drivers purchase auto insurance, they feel like they are in the driver’s seat. They took the steps to shop out their insurance, select an insurance company, and sign up for the policy. Few ...
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Posted on Jan 4, 2019 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
Ever been chased by a dog only to develop “superhuman speed” out of nowhere? Have you ever been in a physical altercation (think grade school or high school), only to “feel no ...
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Posted on Oct 4, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
In regards to car accident claims, we have two different kinds of insurance systems in the United States: Fault car insurance and no-fault insurance. New York is one of a handful of states that uses ...
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Posted on Sep 4, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
When people are injured due to another’s negligence, they are entitled by law to file a personal injury claim for damages. With a personal injury claim, the injured party can seek damages for ...
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Posted on Aug 7, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
As a resident of Suffolk County or anywhere else in New York State, if you’re injured in a workplace accident or if you suffer an occupational disease, there is a very good chance that you are ...
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Posted on Jul 13, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
“In 2009, approximately 30,000 lives were lost on our Nation’s highways. Although 30,000 reflect a 28% decrease in traffic fatalities since 2006, much can still be done to address this ...
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Posted on Jun 12, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
There are some definite benefits to bicycles – they are great exercise and for children, they keep them off the devices and outside getting fresh air. For parents, riding their bicycle was a big ...
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Posted on Apr 4, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
According to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, you NEED insurance. “To register a vehicle in New York State you must have New York State issued automobile liability insurance coverage. ...
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Posted on Feb 7, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
When it comes to car accidents on public roadways (streets and highways), insurance companies can usually determine fault by looking at which driver violated the rules of the road. For example, in a ...
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Posted on Dec 6, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
In New York State, in order for residents to register their vehicles, they must have liability insurance coverage. If a driver fails to maintain coverage, their driver’s license and registration ...
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Posted on Nov 7, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
As a Long Island personal injury firm, we’re the first to admit that police reports are an important part of the insurance claims process. But, what if you’re in a crash and for some ...
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Posted on Oct 10, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2015, there was a total of 2,443,000 injury accidents. In the same year, 35,092 lives were lost in car crashes nationwide, a ...
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Posted on Jul 19, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
When people are involved in car accidents, it’s important that they don’t wait too long before seeking medical attention, even if they don’t think they’re hurt. If you’re ...
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Posted on Jun 6, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
The summer is a beautiful time of year on Long Island and throughout New York. The air is warm, the grass is green, and the flowers are in bloom. Because of the nice weather, more people are walking ...
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Posted on Mar 14, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
Have you ever been injured in a car accident on Long Island or anywhere else? If so, you have plenty of company. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2015 there ...
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Posted on Mar 2, 2016 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
After being involved in a serious car accident, gathering information is typically one of the last things on your mind –if you’re seriously injured, this may not even be possible. The ...
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Posted on Feb 1, 2016 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
Car accidents are an unfortunately common occurrence here on Long Island – according to the NY Department of Motor Vehicles, more than 66,000 car accidents occurred in 2014 alone. These ...
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Posted on Jan 7, 2016 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
It’s common to hear Long Island personal injury attorneys use the term “fair compensation” to describe the money that you can recover in a personal injury claim or lawsuit. This ...
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