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Navigating the claim process with a trucking company and its insurer can be complicated and overwhelming. Not everybody knows how to negotiate with insurance adjusters. Although filing an insurance claim to pursue the compensation you need is often complex, there is only one thing you need to know about negotiating
Motorcyclists often sustain severe injuries in accidents. The violent and sudden trauma the body experiences are sometimes too much to handle. Head injuries are common, especially when riders get ejected from their bikes and land on the ground with significant force. When their head hits a hard surface, the impact
A helmet is mandatory while riding a motorcycle as an operator or passenger in New York. Since motorcyclists have no vehicle frames protecting them from the direct force of a collision, a helmet serves as a vital protection against the risk of deadly head injuries. Syracuse University argues that helmet laws
Were you injured in a New York state car accident where the police came to investigate? Did someone else’s negligence cause the collision? The car accident attorneys at Finz & Finz, P.C. can help you seek compensation for your medical expenses and lost wages. In New York, police must investigate
When you sustain a catastrophic injury through no fault of your own, one thing becomes apparent immediately. Your life just changed forever. All the feelings you have because of that realization likely make it difficult to know what to do next. That’s understandable. If you sustain a catastrophic injury, you
A black box in a commercial truck resembles a black box in most passenger vehicles and airplanes. It is an electronic device that automatically records and stores driver and vehicle activity data. A truck’s black box also records occupant and vehicle information for the seconds before, during, and after a
Injuries from dog bites are preventable. Yet, every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans are sent to the hospital by dog bites, costing an average of $400 million. In New York State, dog owners can be held legally responsible for injuries, damages, or death caused by the actions of their dogs. If
If you are injured in a collision while riding a motorcycle in New York, you might be wondering whether the state’s “no-fault” insurance laws will cover your injuries and damage to your bike. In most cases, the answer would be “no,” because Article 51 of the New York State Insurance
You may be eager to hit the road on two wheels, but before you venture onto New York streets, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with local laws and riding requirements. At Finz & Finz, P.C. our legal team wants to help you understand safe motorcycle riding in
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation known as Carlos’ Law, amending a New York State penal law. This law increases the penalties for construction employers who are liable for an employee’s death or severe injury. Increasing penalties that corporations can face adds another layer of accountability for safety protocols on construction