William Alan Kowalenko, P.C.

We offer a comprehensive array of legal services. Our goal is to assist you with the understanding of your rights under the law, explain the remedies afforded to you, and help you when needed. Our consultation is always free so that you may decide from an informed perspective whether or not you need a lawyer and how one can best serve you.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ?

     1) As per New York State Law, if anyone is injured or the damage to your car exceeds $1000.00, a report MUST be filed with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The form is called an Accident Report (MV104) and it should be filed within ten days after the accident.

     2) If anyone is injured (in the vehicle or by the vehicle), report the accident to the insurance company for the car you were occupying (or injuried by) at the time of the accident. Tell the person taking the report that you need a NO FAULT APPLICATION. Each injured person must file their own injury claim, even infants. This application must be filed within 30 days of the date of the accident , or the No Fault carrier can deny all benefits (payments).

     3) Any injured person should go to a health care facility or provider as soon as possible. If you do not have your No Fault file number, you can provide it at a later date (i.e. to the Hospital, for the emergency room treatment you received). Under the No-Fault law, you are entitled to have your health care paid, lost wages, household help and mileage reimbursed. If anyone has been injured in your car, it is important to consult with an attorney who is experienced in personal injury claims, before dealing with any insurance company. This can be done free of charge. You may be entitled to a significant recovery for your injuries in addition to your no-fault benefits.

If you are injured and feel you have a basis for a claim, consult with an attorney who is experienced in personal injury matters, contact us for a free consultation.

We can be reached 24hours a day, 7 days a week.

Emergency:  1-631-268-1370
Toll free:     1-866-MY LI LAW    (1-866-695-4529) 
Phone:         1-631-687-0100
Fax:             1-631-687-0071 

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