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\n5 Steps to Take After a Car Accident<\/strong><\/p>\n

New York is a no-fault state<\/a>, meaning most accident victims will have to file a claim with their own insurance company before taking any further action. However, if you sustained serious or life-altering injuries, you could be entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit. Filing a lawsuit does not always mean taking your case to trial, though negotiating a settlement<\/a>, let alone obtaining a court-ordered award, usually means coming to court prepared with strong evidence and a compelling set of arguments.<\/p>\n

You may need to retain an experienced<\/a> personal injury lawyer to make the most of your claim, but there are steps you can take right now to start protecting your rights. Some of the most important of these steps include:<\/p>\n

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