How Much Money Can a Passenger in a Car Accident Get? - Samantha Kucher

From Kucher Law Group - How Much Money Can a Passenger in a Car Accident Get? examines what injured passengers in Brooklyn need to know about compensation after a crash. The episode breaks down how much money a passenger in a car accident may recover, including payment for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages that may be available under New York law.

Listeners will hear how New York’s no-fault insurance system works for passengers, including Personal Injury Protection, the $50,000 basic economic loss limit, and when a claim may qualify to go beyond no-fault under the serious injury threshold in New York Insurance Law Sections 5102 and 5104. The discussion also covers common injuries such as whiplash, fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and internal injuries, along with the factors that often shape compensation, including insurance coverage, medical documentation, treatment history, and comparative negligence under CPLR Section 1411.

The podcast also explores rideshare accident claims involving Uber and Lyft in Brooklyn, including how coverage may apply during an active trip, while a driver is logged into the app, or when the driver is not using the rideshare platform. Samantha Kucher and the team at Kucher Law Group explain how passengers may pursue economic damages for emergency care, surgeries, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, prescription medications, future medical costs, lost income, diminished earning capacity, property damage, and funeral expenses, as well as non-economic damages tied to emotional distress, disability, disfigurement, and wrongful death.

The episode also highlights important deadlines under CPLR Section 214, including the general three-year statute of limitations, exceptions for minors, government vehicle claims, and wrongful death cases. Featuring Samantha Kucher, Michael Roitman, and Alex Rybakov, this conversation gives listeners a practical overview of what to do after a crash, from seeking care at facilities such as Kings County Hospital Center or Maimonides Medical Center to preserving evidence, reporting the accident, and protecting a claim in Brooklyn, including matters that may proceed in the Supreme Court, Civil Term at 360 Adams Street.

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