Legal Question in Insurance Law in New York

Car accident

I was involved in a 5 car pile up, i

was the 3rd car back with one

behind me, while at a red light a

car hit the car behind me, which

caused that car to hit me, and i hit

another car, and that car hit the

car in front of it, my husband had

back pains and an elevated blood

pressure and was taken to the

emergency room, can we press

charges?


Asked on 4/20/09, 12:34 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

Re: Car accident

No but you may be able to sue. When was the accident? How extensive was your husband's treatment? If he sustained a serious injury you may have a good case. Check out my website www.kesslerlawyer.com and click on the automobile accident section. Thanks.

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Answered on 4/20/09, 7:05 am
Scott Levinson Korybski & Levinson

Re: Car accident

It does not appear that anything of a criminal nature occurred permitting you or your husband to press charges. However, depending on the severity of the injuries sustained, you and your husband may be able to pursue a claim and lawsuit to recover for those injuries, if they are "serious injuries" as defined by New York law. The immediate step to take is to apply for no-fault benefits with your insurance company. Then you should consult with an attorney regarding the possibility of pursuing a claim against the at-fault driver for the injuries sustained. I would be happy to speak with you further about this, as my firm handles motor vehicle accident cases on behalf of injured parties. Please feel free to contact me should you wish to discuss this further.

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Answered on 4/20/09, 8:44 am


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