What
are no fault benefits?Any
person injured through the use or operation of a motor
vehicle is entitled to be paid no fault benefits.
These benefits are available to drivers, passengers,
pedestrians or anyone else who is using or operating
the vehicle. However, the driver or passenger of a
motorcycle is NOT entitled to no fault benefits, but
may be entitled to compensation if someone else was at
fault in causing the accident.
No
fault benefits may also be available to be paid even
if the vehicle was involved in an accident outside the
State of New York. There are strict time limits that
apply to the application for no fault benefits as well
as the submission of claims for same.
No
fault benefits including payment for the following
accident-related expenses:
- Lost
Wages
- Medical
Expenses
- Prescriptions
- Mileage
reimbursement for transportation to and from all
medical providers
- Reimbursement
for private health insurance premiums that are
paid by the injured person
- Death
benefits in the event of a fatality
The no
fault insurance carrier also has the right to have the
claimant questioned under oath and examined by a
doctor of their choosing. These are important parts of
the no fault application process and it is advisable
to discuss your case with an attorney before giving a
statement or attending a medical exam.
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us today. We will answer your questions and
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