Author Archives: JM Lawyer

Child Passenger Safety Week 2026: A Car Seat Safety Guide for NYC Families

Whether you own a vehicle, travel with family members, or regularly rely on taxis and [...]

Motorcycle vs. Car Crash Statistics in NY

Anyone who has ridden a motorcycle in New York traffic already knows the difference in [...]

What to Do if Your Uber Crashes: A Step-by-Step Guide

Getting into a car accident is stressful under any circumstances. When it happens in an [...]

New York State No-Touch Law Explained

If you’ve been in a car accident where the cars never made contact, you might [...]

Jacoby & Meyers Proudly Supports New York Cares’ Stand with Students Initiative

Jacoby & Meyers was honored to support New York Cares’ 2026 Stand with Students initiative, [...]

Labor Day Weekend in New York City: Essential Safety Tips for Drivers

Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, bringing increased traffic to New York [...]

Examples of Pain and Suffering Settlements

When you’re hurt because of someone else’s negligence, the financial impact goes beyond medical bills [...]

What Are Punitive Damages?

Most people involved in a lawsuit are focused on recovering what they lost: medical bills, [...]

New York’s Serious Injury Threshold: What It Means for Your Car Accident Case

New York is a no-fault insurance state, which means that after most car accidents, your [...]

Can You Sue for Emotional Distress?

If someone else’s actions have left you anxious, unable to sleep, or unable to function [...]

School Bus Safety in New York City: Protecting Children On Their Way to and From School

School buses are safe, but children still face risks when boarding, exiting, or crossing nearby.

Car Accident Settlements in New York City: What to Expect

Learn what affects car accident settlements in New York City, including liability, injuries, insurance coverage, [...]

Whiplash Injury Claim in New York: How Much Is It Worth?

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries from New York car accidents, but it’s [...]

What Is Comparative Negligence in New York? How It Affects Your Claim

Getting hurt in an accident is stressful enough. Then you find out the other side [...]

What Is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? Causes, Symptoms & Legal Options

A sudden blow to the head can change everything. Whether it happens in a car [...]

New York Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: What You Need to Know

Missing a legal deadline can end your case before it begins, regardless of how strong [...]

How the Details of Your Car Accident Injuries Affect Your Claim

Most people assume the accident itself is what drives a personal injury claim. How bad [...]