{"id":16337,"date":"2023-03-27T06:26:34","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T06:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/?post_type=services&p=16337"},"modified":"2025-07-24T16:53:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T16:53:46","slug":"motor-vehicle-accidents-faq","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/motor-vehicle-accidents\/motor-vehicle-accidents-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Motor Vehicle Accidents FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

Below are some frequently asked questions about MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS:<\/p>\n

How do car or medical insurance factor in my case if I was injured in a motor vehicle accident on Long Island, NY, due to someone else\u2019s negligence?<\/h2>\n

Medical insurance in NY works on a no-fault basis, meaning your insurer should cover your medical costs up to a certain threshold. However, serious injuries may fall outside the no-fault system, in which case the at-fault driver\u2019s insurance would be responsible for reimbursing you. The at-fault party should also cover damages to your vehicle.<\/p>\n

If I was a passenger of a driver whose negligence caused the accident that led to my injuries on Long Island, how would car insurance or medical insurance factor into my case?<\/h2>\n

If you sustained injuries in an accident while riding in another person\u2019s vehicle, New York\u2019s no-fault system states that the driver\u2019s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance would typically cover your medical costs, regardless of who caused the accident. However, you can also make a fault-based claim against the driver if your accident led to serious injuries. Our motor vehicle accident law firm will listen to you and devise a legal strategy after a car accident.<\/p>\n

What does it mean for my case if the driver whose negligence led to the accident that caused my injuries worked for an organization (trucking company, trade service company, or rideshare) or the city\/state (bus or USPS)?<\/h2>\n

It depends on whether the at-fault\u2019s driver was the company\u2019s employee or an independent contractor. Trucking and delivery companies may share liability for accidents, but ridesharing companies like Lyft and Uber work on an independent contractor system, so you wouldn\u2019t be able to sue the ridesharing company for damages.<\/p>\n

A Long Island motorcycle accident attorney or car accident lawyer of The Harrison Law Group, P.C., will explain how liability works in your case and guide you through the steps of your personal injury claim.<\/p>\n

Who may be liable for a motor vehicle accident involving a company truck?<\/h2>\n

In commercial truck accidents, liability may be split between several parties, including the truck driver, the driver\u2019s direct employer or supervisor, the trucking company, and even the companies responsible for truck maintenance and cargo loading. Our legal team can help you understand who takes responsibility in your accident case.<\/p>\n

Motor vehicle accidents can be traumatic and confusing. At The Harrison Law Group, P.C., we relieve the pressure from you so you can focus on your recovery. Schedule a free case consultation and strategy session with a Long Island motor vehicle accident attorney today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11697,"parent":11696,"menu_order":0,"template":"","tags":[120],"class_list":["post-16337","services","type-services","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-motor-vehicle-accidents-faq"],"meta_box":{"title":"FAQs About Motor Vehicle Accidents","sub_title":"","related_video_title":"","related_video_url":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/16337","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/services"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/16337\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/11696"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11697"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16337"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16337"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}