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you never think it'll happen to you
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until it does One moment you're cruising
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down Atlantic Avenue the next you're
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dealing with the chaos of a fender
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bender or worse In Brooklyn car
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accidents aren't just unfortunate
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they're part of a daily reality And if
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you drive here you need to know exactly
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what to expect how to protect yourself
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and what steps to take when the
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Brooklyn streets are a perfect storm for
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collisions Tight intersections endless
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construction aggressive drivers delivery
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trucks cyclists weaving through traffic
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and pedestrians appearing out of nowhere
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It's all part of the burrow's wild
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energy But that energy can turn
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dangerous fast Whether you're a local a
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commuter or someone just passing through
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being prepared makes all the difference
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First things first know your rights and
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responsibilities In New York the no
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fault insurance system means your own
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insurance covers your injuries
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regardless of who's at fault That's
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great for medical bills but doesn't help
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much with damage to your vehicle or pain
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and suffering unless the injury meets
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threshold So documentation is everything
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Dash cam footage photos witness
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statements If you're ever in an accident
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collect as much evidence as possible
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Then there's the legal side Brooklyn has
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no shortage of experienced personal
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injury attorneys who know how to
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navigate these waters If the accident
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wasn't your fault and you've suffered
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don't just shrug it off Legal support
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might help you get compensation that
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makes recovery a lot smoother Timing
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matters here New York has strict
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claims Let's talk about prevention
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Defensive driving is your best friend
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That means expecting the unexpected
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staying off your phone and always
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keeping an eye out for red light runners
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and reckless scooters It also means
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maintaining your car so you're never
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caught off guard by something avoidable
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like a tire blowout or brake
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failure Finally let's not forget the
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mandatory insurance coverage for
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accidents involving third parties If
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you're visiting from a country where sod
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is required you might be surprised by
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In the US sod isn't a thing but the idea
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is the same Insurance that covers others
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when you're at fault Always make sure
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your policy gives you adequate coverage
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It's not just about obeying the law It's
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about peace of mind So what do you
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really need to know about car accidents
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in Brooklyn be prepared drive smart know
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your legal options and don't wait until
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something happens to start caring
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Have you ever had a close call or
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accident in Brooklyn what did you learn
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from it let's talk about it in the
