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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