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New York is a favorite destination for Canadian tourists. The Empire State offers countless cultural outings in the form of museums, the Broadway theater and sprawling Central Park. The grandeur of The Empire State Building and other skyscrapers, make it a promising retreat for individuals and families alike.
Unfortunately, traveling to New York is not without its risks. Accidents can occur without warning and cause serious harm.
In Canada, many physical and mental rehabilitation options fall outside of health insurance. Those included offer insufficient sessions for proper healing.
By initiating legal claims, you can receive financial and medical benefits from your auto insurance and the insurance of the driver who caused the accident.
Recovering compensation for your personal injury is difficult as it is, but getting injured outside of your home province adds new layers of complexity.
Personal injury claims require a lawyer in the area the accident occurred. Normally this isn’t a problem as the accident location is the same as where you reside. Having been injured in New York, however, this is no longer the case.
Cross Border Injuries has made its mission securing legal assistance for Canadians injured in America. We have over 100 Attorneys across Canada and the United States. No matter which province you are from or which state you are injured in, we can help.
In addition to benefits through your own insurance, you are entitled to compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance company as well. This is called a third-party or tort claim. Around 20% of drivers in New York are uninsured. If you experienced an accident with one of them, your recovery options may potentially be limited.
We always recommend purchasing uninsured driver protection through your insurance company. Without this protection, a skilled team of cross-border car accident lawyers can still overcome this obstacle.
To receive this full compensation in an out-of-province claim, you require a second attorney. We will provide you with a New York Lawyer who will handle the at-fault party’s insurance company while your provincial lawyer will take care of your own. This two-pronged approach is what we at Cross Border Injuries are best at. If you choose to initiate a car accident claim in New York keep in mind the state has a 3 year limitation period. Let us work toward the full resolution you deserve – Give Us a Call.
Why Use Two lawyers?
Motor Vehicle Accidents have Two distinct parts.
The first is called Accident Benefits or a first party claim – This part is between you and your own insurance company.
The second is called a Tort or a third party claim – This is between you and the at-fault drivers insurance company.
A Tort or 3rd Party claim must be brought about in the state where the injury occured.
This requires a Lawyer licensed in the State of the accident.
Furthermore, different countries have distinct legal systems and regulations, which can significantly impact the resolution of injury claims. By using Cross Border Injuries, each of your personal injury lawyers is an expert in their geographical region. This means that you have the best chance of success for each of your claims.
New York Specific Laws
New York is one of only a handful of states that has “no fault” car insurance and accident compensation laws. That means that if you get into an accident in New York, you first file a claim with your own insurance for your injuries resulting from an accident. However, under a limited set of circumstances where injuries are severe and permanent, you can file a claim against the other driver’s insurance, and if necessary, a lawsuit.
Slip and fall accidents are a common occurrence in New York. A combination of aging infrastructure and spilled liquids make New York a state where this type of accident happens all too often.
Some might think Slip and Falls are not a big deal – take it from us, they can be. Trip and falls can cause soft tissue damage, cuts/scrapes, and sprains. In more serious instances they have been known to cause;
Even the “minor” side of these bodily damages can cause significant altering to daily functioning. For example, time off work might be taken to complete the recovery process. In more serious cases medical intervention and rehabilitation may be needed.
Pursuing compensation for pain and suffering is your legal right. The state of New York allows you to bring a legal claim up to 3 years after the accident date.
If your slip and fall case goes to trial in New York, the state’s “pure comparative negligence rule” will determine how much you can recover from the property owner if the jury finds that you were somehow negligent in connection with the accident.
Cross Border Injuries New York Attorneys are experts in slip and falls and will represent you as a Canadian. Contact us today to see if you have a case.
It is estimated that half of New York households own pets. The majority of these pets are dogs. With such a large number of dogs in close proximity with each other many of them are on edge. In this state it is not uncommon to be attacked by a dog seemingly unprovoked.
Dog bites caused by a negligent owner can lead to serious bodily harm. Usually attacking the arms and lower legs, a dogs sharp teeth and saliva can cause a range of injuries, including;
Seek medical attention directly after a dog bite. Bacterial infection can worsen even a small injury.
When it comes to dog bites, New York has an unusual system when it comes to legal responsibility for harm caused by dogs, combining elements of: strict liability, a rule that makes an owner automatically responsible for their dog’s behavior. Negligence, which holds an owner (or someone else who’s looking after the dog) responsible only if they didn’t take reasonable care to control the animal, and the “one-bite rule,” which bases responsibility on whether the owner had a reason to believe their dog might be dangerous.
These accidents seem to be straightforward, but this is not always the case. Even as the clear victim of a dog bite it takes an experienced New York lawyer to achieve success. It is imperative that your lawyer knows the ins and outs of the local laws, collects the relevant facts and overcomes the objections of the opposing counsel.
Cross Border Injuries New York Attorneys are experts in achieving fair resolutions for their Canadian dog bite clients. Your ability to initiate a claim ends after 3 years. Reach out now to begin the compensation process.
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