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CYCLE ACCIDENT DO'S & DON'TS

* Call the police and an ambulance, if necessary.

* Get the name, address, and insurance information of the parties involved and any witnesses.

* Write down the make, model, year, and license number of the vehicles involved.

* Take pictures of the damage to your motorcycle before it is repaired.

* Do not make any statement about the accident to anyone but the police.

* Do not apologize or admit fault.

* Do not argue with the other driver.

* Call our office to discuss your case.

Stephen Bilkis & Associates, with convenient locations throughout the New York Metropolitan area, can provide you advice relative to vehicle accidents and personal injury. Without an attorney, you may not be protecting you and your loved ones or know all your rights.

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http://www.1800nynylaw.com/lawyer-attorney-1072271.htmlDespite what insurance companies say, hiring a lawyer often results in more money in your pocket. More and more, insurance companies are contacting people who have been injured in an accident immediately after it happens and are offering to settle the claim. If this happens to you, it is important to remember that the insurance company is not looking after your interests but, rather, its own.That's why it is important to have a good NewYork Injury Lawyer

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Your daughter has a flat. She calls you to come help her. It's dark and you're lost somewhere not too pleasant. You call for directions. You want to wish your son a happy birthday, but he's gone camping with friends. You can't reach him because he turned off his phone so he could have a bit of peace and quiet. Well, two out of three isn't bad.

Cellular phones are perfect for emergencies and for staying in touch whenever and wherever we need to be in touch. But there is growing evidence that phones and driving don't mix. With roads more crowded than ever and drivers seemingly more aggressive by the day, any distraction can lead to an accident, and cellular phones definitely are a distraction.

Continue reading " Dialing for Disaster--Know NY Law about Cell Phone Use-call a New York Injury Lawyer " »

Pregnancy and childbirth have inherent risks and can result in complications and injuries to the mother and the child. All injuries suffered during birth are devastating, but some are the result of mistakes made by health-care providers. You may have a legal claim for damages for yourself and your child if a doctor or other health-care provider:

* fails to adequately monitor the mother's or child's condition;

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When a car or truck has an accident with a bicycle, the bicycle rider usually loses, no matter who legally had the right of way. Bicycle riders should take extra care to obey the following safety tips:

*Remember: Bikes Are Vehicles, Too*

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While no one looks forward to being involved in a personal injury lawsuit, keeping in mind some simple do's and don'ts should help to make your case as simple as possible.

* DO keep all appointments regarding your case, especially those with your lawyer and your doctor(s).

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A missed diagnosis. A botched operation. Amputation of the wrong limb. It seems that horror stories like these appear on the news almost every day. Although most people who are sick or injured recover, a study has shown that at least 44,000 people, and perhaps as many as 98,000, die from mistakes made by their doctors every year. Because of the need to lower costs and to process patients more efficiently, some doctors feel pressured to reduce testing and treatment in the name of cost savings.

Continue reading " Be Alert for Medical Malpractice in NY Area and if you think there is contact an Injury Lawyer immediately " »