Auto Accidents – When to Hire an Attorney After a Car Accident?
Hello, my name is John Dupee, and I’m a member of the firm of Dupée & Monroe. Automobile accident cases comprise a substantial portion of the work we do here at Dupée & Monroe. If you’re involved in a serious motor vehicle accident, it’s important that you contact a lawyer at Dupée and Monroe,… Read More »
Contact an Attorney if You’ve been Involved in an Accident
If you are involved in an automobile accident, you should contact an attorney at Dupée and Monroe as soon as possible. The law requires that various forms be filed with your motor vehicle insurance company within 30 days after the accident. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a… Read More »
Proving Liability in a New York Car Accident
Proving Liability in a New York Car Accident Transcript: In New York state, if you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, you must prove that you have suffered a serious injury as defined by Section 5102 of the insurance law. In order to do so, it is necessary that medical evidence be offered… Read More »
What Happens If I was Injured or Have An Accident While Visiting New York?
If you are an out of state resident, but you were injured in an automobile accident in the state of New York, you are most likely going to need to file a lawsuit resulting from that accident in the state of New York. For that reason, it is important that you retain a New… Read More »
What Is a Statute of Limitation?
A statute of limitations is the time period in which a lawsuit must be filed from the date of the accident. In New York state, a lawsuit arising for personal injuries arising out of a motor vehicle accident must be filed within three years of the date of the accident. The state of New… Read More »
Don’t Look to Insurance Company to Fairly Evaluate Your Claim
Typically, an individual should not look to their insurance company when asking to evaluate the nature and extent of their claim. The insurance companies have their own interest. Your interests are the last in mind. In order to come to a fair determination of value of your case, we encourage you to speak to… Read More »
What Should I Do If I’m Involved in a Hit and Run Accident?
If you’re involved in a hit and run accident, it is important that you immediately report the accident to the local police department. If you fail to report the accident your ability to bring an uninsured or under insured motorist claim against your own insurance carrier may be waived. You should provide the police… Read More »
Is New York a No Fault Insurance State?
New York State is a no fault state. What that means is if you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident and sustain injury your medical bills and your lost wages are paid by your own insurance company. The law requires that a no fault application be filed with your motor vehicle liability insurance company… Read More »
When You Get in an Auto Accident with an Uninsured Driver
If you are involved in an accident with an uninsured motor vehicle. It is very important that you contact a lawyer at Dupée & Monroe as soon as possible. The law has very strict guidelines in requiring that an uninsured motorist claim be presented within 30 days after a motor vehicle accident. The failure to… Read More »
Contact Your Insurance Company After a Car Accident
If you are involved in a car accident you should notify your insurance company of the accident as soon as possible. In fact, you are required to do so under the terms of your insurance policy. Do not admit fault or responsibility for causing the accident to your insurance company. It’s important that applications… Read More »