We’ve all heard the old adage “sleep is for the weak.” Turns out we were wrong. Sleep deprivation have real effects on our behavior. Arguably the greatest effects are seen everyday on our roads. Sleep deprivation can be measured…
Smart Phones-Dumb Choices According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s most recent statistics, in 2015 distracted driving crashes caused 3,500 fatalities and almost 400,000 injuries. While teens are four times as likely to engage in the dangerous behavior no…
Another commercial vehicle crash on Long Island Parkways “All westbound lanes of the Southern State Parkway were reopened Friday morning in Central Islip, State Police said. The lanes had been closed after a tractor trailer slammed into an overpass…
The staff of TonaLaw, formally known as The Law Office of Thomas Tona, P.C., recognizes the fear and uncertainty faced by clients who are injured in accidents. The firm’s credo is “We Fight For You,” capturing the spirit of…
CRPS / RSD Debilitates Millions of Americans CRPS is a common injury type suffered from an accident throughout the United States and more specifically in New York. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), is…
5 No-Fault Collection Tips Healthcare Providers Need to See When a patient comes to you, and they have been injured in an automobile accident, you will be dealing with more than just helping your patient. Common concerns we hear…
If you have recently settled a personal injury accident case where you were injured in an automobile accident in New York State, read this to make sure that you have been fully compensated for every aspect that you are…
SO MANY Personal Injury Clients are missing out on money owed. When someone refers to “no-fault,” in the context of automobile accidents, they are referring to insurance coverage for medical bills, lost wages, and other necessary expenses incurred as…
The Difference Between an Authorization and an Assignment Every no-fault provider should be knowledgeable on the differences between accepting an “Authorization to Pay Benefits” (Box 20 of the NF-3) versus an “Assignment of Benefits”(Box 21 of the NF-3).4 Although…
Safety in the Snow According to the US Government Department of Transportation, we put ourselves at risk when we drive in the snow. Here are the facts: Each year, 24 percent of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on snowy, slushy or icy pavement…