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New York is one of a handful of states nationwide that have “no-fault” insurance laws. This means that all drivers are required to purchase no-fault auto insurance, which includes Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. If you are injured in a car accident in New York, your first resort for compensation must be your own insurance …

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Seat belts are a critical piece of safety equipment that can save your life. If you’re in a car accident, it can keep you in place and prevent you from getting harmed. However, some people choose not to wear a seat belt. Others may temporarily take their seat belt off while traveling to take care …

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Yes, a car accident can certainly affect your vision. Human eyes are extremely susceptible to harm, and car accidents can be the perfect setup for a serious eye injury. Threats to vision take many forms in a car crash. Accidents can involve shattering glass, high-speed airbag deployment, dangerous chemicals, fire, and many other dangers. Car …

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ALBANY, NY (Feb. 1, 2018) – The surviving family members of a veteran who died of lung cancer are entitled to $1,469,084.10 in compensation after the Syracuse VA Medical Center failed to follow up on an X-ray that showed a cancerous lesion, according to a recent order from the U.S. District Court in Albany. Medical …

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Albany attorney Laura M. Jordan has been appointed as vice president of the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association (CDTLA) for 2018, the Upstate New York personal injury law firm of Powers & Santola, LLP, announced today. Jordan’s appointment as vice president follows her term as treasurer of the CDTLA, an organization that serves as a …

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ALBANY, NY (Dec. 5, 2017) – The Upstate New York personal injury law firm of Powers & Santola, LLP, announced today that attorney Laura Jordan has been appointed to serve as the Chairperson of the Committee on Character and Fitness for the Third Judicial District. Jordan, a partner in the law firm, was appointed to …

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New York, like the rest of the nation, has seen a significant spike in deadly auto accidents, according to the most recently published motor vehicle crash statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2015, a whopping 35,092 people died in traffic crashes in our country or a 7.2 percent increase in fatalities …

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