"The crash sentenced me to a lifetime of medical treatment. Instead of worrying about weekend plans with my friends, I spend my time at doctors' appointments and barred from normal teenage experiences."
"Getting rid of joint and several liability provisions may save insurance companies money, but they are a financial death sentence for the victims of the traffic violence that plagues New York streets every day."
"One of these proposals would eliminate protections for victims who can't work due to their injuries by changing the definition of what a serious injury is."
A teenager was severely injured by a Jeep that lost control and struck him. The accident resulted in a lifetime of medical treatment. New York's current laws allow victims to seek recovery from other vehicles' insurance beyond the Jeep's limits. Proposed changes by Governor Kathy Hochul could eliminate joint and several liability, jeopardizing victims' financial recovery. The changes may lower costs for insurance companies but would significantly impact victims' ability to cover medical expenses and redefine serious injuries, further punishing those affected by traffic violence.
Read at www.amny.com
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