Whenever you rear end someone, you bear responsibility , at least in part in NY. NY is a comparative negligence state meaning even if you are 1 %...

Is there a atty referral svs that I can use to ID an attorney who litigates, & practices both personal injury & RE dispute cases

Of course AVVO is a great source as is Martindale Hubbel or State or local Bar association. Look at areas of practice. Also check out client...

I presently have an attorney who tells me to call insurance companies/doctor offices and am told that I should not be calling.

Sounds like you need a new attorney. You should never, ever be in contact with the insurance carrier and or any of their representatives period....

Are lawyers prevented from having the same CPA represent opposing sides in litigation?

The answer is complicated and multifaceted. It would not be strictly prohibited provided that the lawyer made full disclosure to all interested...

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If a person has a car insured and registered on long island ; but lives in westchester county ;is that rate evasion

It sure is and could lead to the cancellation of your policy and or refusal by the carrier to renew. They can also seek to obtain the difference...

This is a tactic often employed by NJ insurance carriers to deny PIP claims. They did an abstract of your driving and vehicle's history and...

Is the settlement of a car accident suppose to be devided up between the siblings, even if they were not named in the will.

It seems from your explanation that this was a wrongful death case or a case commenced before death. That being said how could the case " settle"...

Can I get more than the value of an insurance policy?

You are in a good Venue to get a substantial recovery. Am certain your Attorney will do a thorough asset check on the defendant and determine if he...

My dad wants me to help him write a last will and testament.

What I can tell you is that I am an attorney and have been practising law now for nearly 27 years and I went to an Estate and Trusts expert to do...

What do i do if an insurance company refuses to pay for all damages for an accident when the other party is at fault?

That is a typical tactic employed by insurance carriers to save money and get desperate parties to accept improper and low bal payments. It is...