The Martello Law Blog

Going to court for a car accident lawsuit is not always easy.  New York puts up barriers to suing for damages after a car accident, but when you do get the opportunity to sue, there are a wide range of damages you can seek compensation for. First, you can sue for compensatory damages – that […]

After a car accident in New York, all parties must remain at the scene until the police arrive. The police may investigate and write a formal report. This report may be helpful or otherwise influence a subsequent lawsuit. New York has a law that prevents drivers from suing for car accidents unless they have a […]

Another driver might negligently cause an accident whether you have a seatbelt or not. Even so, if you were not wearing a seatbelt, your case against the other driver might be more difficult. You can still sue for a car accident if you were not wearing a seatbelt, but getting damages might be difficult. In […]