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A serious car accident can change your life.  If you have been severely injured in a car accident in New York, you may be able to sue for compensation for pain and suffering.  An experienced New York auto accident attorney can review your case to determine if you should file a lawsuit for your injuries. 

Contact a New York car accident attorney at Goldstein & Bashner today at (888) NYLAW12 for a free, no obligation case evaluation.

People in New York are injured in auto accidents on a daily basis.  These accidents come in many different forms, such as:

• Rear-end collisions
• Head-on collisions
• Pedestrian accidents
• Motorcycle crashes

Under New York law, you are only able to bring a legal action in court to recover compensation for pain and suffering if you have sustained a serious or permanent injury.(took out a sentence) However, in New York, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses and lost wages no matter who was at fault in the accident.  To receive this compensation, you do not need to initiate a lawsuit.

A "serious injury" is defined by New York law as one that results in one of the following:

• Death
• Dismemberment or significant disfigurement
• A fracture
• Loss of a fetus
• Permanent loss of use of a body organ, member, function or system
• Permanent consequential limitation of use of a body organ or member
• Significant limitation of use of a body function or system
• Medically determined injury or impairment that changes your life during the first 90 out of 180 days following the car accident

 
If you have been injured in a car accident, you should contact an auto accident lawyer immediately.  At Goldstein & Bashner, we have extensive experience in handling car accident cases and will be able to advise you on your best course of action.  Our attorneys have nearly 40 years of combined experience.  We will review your case and if the other driver was to blame, we will gather the evidence to prove it.

As a client of Goldstein & Bashner, you will be working with a car accident lawyer who can truly empathize with the pain and anxiety you are going through.  Our auto accident attorneys have family members who are disabled and continue to face the aggravation and pain of a permanent injury.  We want to make sure that you are fully compensation for your injuries, so that you and your family are taken care of.

Our law firm has created an informative book that will help you navigate through the complex legal process following a car accident.  The book titled, (Title of book goes here and link), covers everything you need to know following a personal injury, such as:

• Finding the right attorney
• Understanding the legal process
• Steps in personal injury cases

 
Contact us today at (888) NYLAW12 for a free consultation regarding your New York car accident case.  We have offices conveniently located in Manhattan and Long Island.

Goldstein & Bashner represents car accident cases that occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE), Long Island Expressway (LIE), Grand Central Parkway, Southern State Parkway, Northern State Parkway, Major Deegan Expressway, Cross Bronx Expressway, I-87, I-95, I-495 and I-287.  We handle cases throughout New York, including Long Island, New York City, Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau County and Suffolk County.

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Blog for Car Accidents

• Long Island Personal Injury Lawyer- "School Buses, How Safe Are They?"
• Study Shows Long Island's Hempstead Turnpike is Among the Most Dangerous
• Will My Insurance Protect Me When I'm Sued
• Why should somebody who has been in accident be victimized twice?

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Library for Car Accidents:

• We never let an insurance company tell us what they are going to do! When you are sued make sure your insurance company is acting in your well being and not to their own benefit! [PDF]   
  Description: Ben Glass who is a well known personal injury lawyer in Virginia and a national expert on legal marketing cites Neal Goldstein and Long Island accident lawyers Goldstein and Bashner for their role in not backing down from Allstate Insurance Company.
• If you were in a car accident and did not suffer any broken bones or any significant scarring and have back,neck,shoulder or knee pain we will tell you if we think you have a case. No beating around the bush here. This decision shows how difficult it can be. [PDF]   
  Description: When you are in a car accident in Long Island or New York City you need to know that there are very strict laws regarding who can bring a lawsuit.If you were injured find an attorney who understands the laws in New York regarding serious injuries.This decision shows how difficult winning a "soft tissue" injury can be.
• Ronkonkoma police chase ends with injuries to 14 year old. Father was driving the car..fleeing the police..   
  Description: If you live in Ronkonkoma or any town in Long Island and have been involved in a car accident call our office.
• Long Island accident lawyers explain why some accidents can be handled without a lawyer and why some require the hiring of an experienced personal injury lawyer   
  Description: If you have been in an accident, you may be able to settle your case without a lawyer. However, cases involving serious injuries generally need the guidance of a qualified accident lawyer.
• When you are in an accident you MUST file these forms within 30 days. If you wait you will jeopardize your benefits. [PDF]   
  Description: No fault and PIP will pay for hospital,medical, lost wages and other items. If you have been involved in an accident in New York City or Long Island these forms must be filed within 30 regardless of whether you have a lawyer.
• When the taxi that hits you only has a limited insurance policy what are you going to do? What will your lawyer do? You can prevent the sale of the medallion taxi.Read the letter we recieved from a lawyer regarding our claim against the taxi company. [PDF]   
  Description: If you have been involved in a taxi, cab or car service accident either in Long Island or in New York City did you know that there can be no sale of the taxi unless there is enough money set aside to cover the claim. Read the instructions in this letter that relates to a claim we handled for a client who was hit by a taxi cab. There was only $100,000.00 in insurance and the case is worth much more.
• The Commissioner of The Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding motorists about the new child passenger safety law that took place on November 24th.   
  Description: The safety of your children is more important than anything else. Right? At Goldstein and Bashner we want you to know about the new child booster law. It can save your child's life.If you need to help with purchasing a booster seat we will try and direct you to a Long Island or New York City agency that could help you.
• What happens when your health insurance company wants to take your accident settlement proceeds?If you call our firm we will send you a FREE book on how to deal with insurance companies in New York.   
  Description: The New York State Senate and Assembly has passed a bill which will allow accident victims not to worry about health insurance companies taking thier settlement money. Are you worried? Please call 1-888-NYLAW12 and we will answer all your questions.
• If you live in Shirley Long Island and you have been involved in an accident call Goldstein and Bashner and we will send you our FREE reports on how to hire a personal injury lawyer.   
  Description: Drinking and Driving continues to be a problem on Long Island. If you have been involved in an accident where there are serious injuries call our firm before you hire any lawyer. We will send you a FREE report on how to hire a personal injury lawyer and how to deal with insurance companies in New York.
• At Goldstein and Bashner we take the time to help you understand what choices you have when you are injured in an automobile accident. Get our FREE report "How to Hire the right Accident Lawyer".   
  Description: When you or a loved one are injured in an accident with a drunken driver who is responsible? At Goldstein and Bashner we answer that question after a complete review of the facts. Sometimes you may be surprised at the answer
• East Meadow Fatal hit and run. What will your lawyer do if you or someone you know gets hit by a hit and run driver or somebody with no insurance?   
  Description: Lawyers very often screw up client's cases when it involves a hit and run.If you have been involved in an accident with a hit and run driver call Goldstein and Bashner, Long Island accident lawyers. These cases sometimes can be difficult and require special attention.
• Look what we uncovered in our case! New York City Transit Authority blames itself for major bus accident in The Bronx! [PDF]   
  Description: If you live on Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, New York or The Bronx and you have been involved in a bus accident you would be crazy not to order this FREE book from Goldstein and Bashner
• The most dangerous roads on Long Island include Hempstead Turnpike and Route 110. Find out why the right lawyer can be the difference between winning and losing your case.   
  Description: If you are involved in an accident call Goldstein and Bashner to see if the location of the accident that you were in was particularly dangerous..Get your FREE report on how to handle your Hempstead Long Island accident case.

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Frequent Questions for Car Accidents:

• I was hit by a driver who had no insurance. I have injuries. Who will pay my bills?
• I was in an accident and I have very serious injuries. My friend was in an accident a few years ago and their case moved much faster and they got a lot of money. Whats the deal?
• I have an attorney that represents me for an accident. How do I know if he is doing a good job?
• I was in a car accident. Who will pay my bills?
• I was just in a car accident (can I sue?)

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Case Results for Car Accidents:

• Bronx Mother in Car Accident Gets Big Award for Shoulder Injury
• Queens Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle
• Long Island Homemaker With Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Hits Allstate
• Nassau County Jury Returns Verdict Against Allstate In Car Accident
• Long Island Woman Wins A Six Figure Arbitration Settlement
• Bronx Accident Lawyer- Client Has Shoulder Surgery-Taxi Pays The Limit
• Suffolk County Resident -Settlement of Herniated Disc
• Old Bethpage Long Island resident -car accident results in numerous fractures.
• Sanitation worker slams into wall
• Grandmother killed in Staten Island

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Videos about Car Accidents:

• What Accident Lawyers Have Been Saying For Years..CNN Investigation
• Accidents Can Happen Anywhere From Long Island New York To Sussex England
• Long Island Accident Lawyer - Trial Lawyer Make Cars Safer

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Web Resources for Car Accidents:

• Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation

  Description: If you have been involved in a car accident and there is no insurance coverage you MAY be entitled to these benefits. There are strict requirements.  Consult an attorney.

• Information on laws from accidents while texting

  Description: If you have been in an accident and somebody was texting then click this link to see all the relevant laws in your state.

• Insurance Codes

  Description: If you need to decipher a New York State Insurance Code click here.

• New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

  Description: This is the official site for the New York State Department of Motoe Vehicles.

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