Category: Car Accidents

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physical therapy

If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, your physician may recommend physical therapy as part of your treatment plan. However, physical therapy can quickly become costly, especially if you must attend regular sessions over an extended period. If your doctor has prescribed physical therapy, you might wonder who will

car crash ptsd

Most of us know how physically devastating the injuries from a motor vehicle accident can be, but the mental toll of a crash is often underestimated. This is unfair to those who develop mental health conditions after a crash, as they may be dealing with these concerns long after their

How Common Are Car Accidents in New York?

You don’t have to be a native New Yorker to know that car accidents are a fact of life in the five boroughs – but you could live here your whole life without knowing just how common they are. Here at Finz & Finz, P.C. we believe that understanding the

single vehicle crash

Motorists who suffer injuries in single-vehicle crashes in New York will typically turn to their own personal injury protection (PIP) policies for coverage after the accident. Those who suffer serious injuries, as defined by New York state law, may also be entitled to file a claim or lawsuit against the

Person with chest pain

If you are suffering from chest pain after a car accident, you should get a medical evaluation right away. Chest pain can be indicative of a serious injury. The force of an auto collision can lead to a variety of injuries in the chest area, from rib fractures to internal

Car

Airbags are a critical modern auto safety feature that are designed to protect motorists and their passengers from the force of a collision. Having working airbags significantly improves your chances of survival if you are involved in a serious crash. Unfortunately, airbags don’t always work as they’re supposed to. If

Injured persona

If you were seriously injured in a car accident in New York, you might be entitled to recover compensation for economic and non-economic losses that you’ve suffered as a result of the crash. This may include medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.  However, there are strict requirements and

long island expressway

The Long Island Expressway, also referred to as Interstate 495, is a 71-mile highway that runs through three counties on Long Island: Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk. The Interstate directly links New York City and Long Island. The Long Island Expressway is frequently backed up with traffic congestion, and drivers on

young adult driving a car

New York is among a dozen states in the U.S. that operate on a “no-fault” basis for auto insurance. In most states, a car accident victim files an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit against the person who caused the crash. In a “no-fault” state like New York, car accident