Utica Attorney Peter Hobaica

Attorney's Profile

COLLEGE:
Syracuse University
LAW SCHOOL:
Syracuse University College of Law
ATTORNEY SINCE:
1984
STATES ADMITTED:
New York
PRACTICE AREAS:
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Wills-POA-Health Care Proxy-Living Wills, Estates and Estate Planning, Real Estate, Bankruptcy

Attorney's Videos

A big rig jackknifed and I was injured in New York. Can I recover against the driver of the truck?
Truck Accident Law

A car cut me off and then stopped quickly, causing me to hit him. The police blamed me for rear-ending him. Can I sue?
Motorcycle Accident Law

After my pedestrian accident, the defendant's car insurance company called me and asked me to give a recorded statement. Should I cooperate with them?
Pedestrian Accident Law

After talking to the other party's insurance company about a car accident, I want an attorney. Is that a problem?
Car Accident Law

Am I required to speak to the other side's insurance company after a New York car accident?
Car Accident Law

An unidentified car caused my motorcycle to veer off the road. Do I have a case through my uninsured motorist coverage?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Are New York truck accident claims more difficult than car accident claims?
Truck Accident Law

Are expert witnesses necessary to prove fault in a New York truck accident case?
Truck Accident Law

Are insurance companies that pay medical bills after a New York motorcycle accident owed anything if I get money in a lawsuit?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Are mental distress damages available to a family member who witnesses a fatal pedestrian accident?
Pedestrian Accident Law

Are punitive damages available in a New York auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Are punitive damages ever available in New York truck accident cases?
Truck Accident Law

Are punitive damages ever available in a New York motorcycle accident cases?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Are there alternatives to going to court in a New York auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Are there alternatives to going to court in a New York motorcycle accident case?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Are there alternatives to going to court in a New York pedestrian accident case?
Pedestrian Accident Law

Are there alternatives to going to court in a New York truck accident case?
Truck Accident Law

Are there special rules that apply to commercial trucks in New York?
Truck Accident Law

Attorneys for the trucking company were at the scene very fast and asking me lots of questions. What should I do?
Truck Accident Law

Can a New York pedestrian accident victim still make a claim when crossing the street without a crosswalk?
Pedestrian Accident Law

Can a passenger recover damages for injuries caused by the other driver in a New York auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Can a passenger recover damages in New York for accident injuries caused by a driver of the same car?
Car Accident Law

Can a spouse in a New York car accident recover damages for injuries caused by the other spouse?
Car Accident Law

Can a traffic light with too short of a walk signal to safely cross the street create liability for the city?
Pedestrian Accident Law

Can I be found to have been partially at fault for my injuries caused by a New York car accident?
Car Accident Law

Can I be found to have been partially at fault for my injuries caused by a New York motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Can I be found to have been partially at fault for my injuries caused by a New York pedestrian accident?
Pedestrian Accident Law

Can I be treated by my own doctor if I was hurt in a car accident?
Car Accident Law

Can I cash a check from the other party's insurance company after a motorcycle accident, if I do not settle?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Can I claim compensation for my injuries in a motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Can I get pain and suffering following a motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Can I go to my own doctor for injuries suffered in a New York motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Can I recover damages even if the motorist never hit me or my child?
Pedestrian Accident Law

Can I recover punitive damages if the accident was really intentional?
Car Accident Law

Can I sue the driver of the car I was riding in if I was injured in a New York car accident?
Car Accident Law

Can I sue the truck driver's trucking company for my injuries?
Truck Accident Law

Do New York juries tend to side with the motorcycle rider or the automobile driver?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Do I have to give a recorded statement to the insurance company in a New York auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Do I have to go to arbitration for my car accident injury in New York?
Car Accident Law

Do I have to go to court if I want to recover monetary damages in my New York auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Do I have to see a doctor if I do not feel injured after a New York car accident?
Car Accident Law

Do I have to take the first settlement that the insurance company offers me in my New York motorcycle accident case?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Do I need a motorcycle accident attorney even if I have motorcycle insurance?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Do I need a motorcycle accident attorney even if my injuries are not serious?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Do I need to call the police if I have a car accident in New York?
Car Accident Law

Do I still have a claim against another driver for my injuries sustained in a New York car accident if I received a ticket?
Car Accident Law

Do pedestrians always have the right of way?
Pedestrian Accident Law

Does New York cap non-economic damages, like pain and suffering, for a person injured in a car accident?
Car Accident Law

Does a victim's long-term hospitalization after a car accident stay the period of time in which they can file a lawsuit?
Car Accident Law

Does not having motorcycle liability insurance affect the value of my motorcycle accident case, if I was not at fault?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Does the insurance company have access to my hospital records if I do not give them consent?
Car Accident Law

How are motorcycle accident attorneys compensated?
Motorcycle Accident Law

How do attorneys charge for New York auto accident cases?
Car Accident Law

How do insurance companies determine the value of my injuries in a motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

How important is it for me to consult a motorcycle accident attorney regarding my New York motorcycle accident case?
Motorcycle Accident Law

How is a trucking company generally held responsible for one's injuries?
Truck Accident Law

How long do I have after my New York motorcycle accident to file my motorcycle injury case?
Motorcycle Accident Law

How long do I have to file a New York pedestrian accident case?
Pedestrian Accident Law

How long do I have to file a New York truck accident case?
Truck Accident Law

How much can a person receive for a New York motorcycle accident lawsuit?
Motorcycle Accident Law

How much time do I have after a New York truck accident to file a lawsuit?
Truck Accident Law

How quickly must I file a lawsuit if a minor was also injured in the car accident?
Car Accident Law

How quickly must I file a lawsuit if I was injured in the car accident?
Car Accident Law

How quickly should I contact an attorney in a New York motorcycle accident case?
Motorcycle Accident Law

How quickly should I contact an attorney in a New York truck accident case?
Truck Accident Law

How soon do I need to bring a case after a pedestrian accident in New York?
Pedestrian Accident Law

How soon must I bring an injury or death case based on a New York truck accident?
Truck Accident Law

I can no longer have relations with my wife as a result of my car accident injury. Can she sue for loss of consortium?
Car Accident Law

I did not carry insurance on my motorcycle. Can I still sue the driver who hit me?
Motorcycle Accident Law

I did not think I was hurt in my motorcycle accident, but now I am experiencing pain. What should I do?
Motorcycle Accident Law

I fell on a broken concrete sidewalk. Is the city liable for not repairing it fast enough and not having a warning sign?
Pedestrian Accident Law

I fell on a broken piece of a city sidewalk and injured my ankle. Do I have a case against the city?
Pedestrian Accident Law

I haven't been able to work since my car was hit by a truck in New York. Can I get compensation for my loss of pay?
Truck Accident Law

I live in a state that has mandatory helmet laws. I was not wearing a helmet when blindsided by a motorist at a blind intersection. What is the impact on liability and damages for my failure to wear a helmet?
Motorcycle Accident Law

I made a statement and signed an accident report for the trucking company. Does that mean I do not have a case?
Truck Accident Law

I sustained an injury when the bus I ride to work was involved in an accident. Is the bus company at fault?
Car Accident Law

I was a pedestrian accident victim after being hit by a car while I was in a crosswalk. Who has the right-of-way?
Pedestrian Accident Law

I was hit by a car while out walking, but the driver stated that he could not see me because of vegetation. Is the owner of the land liable for my injuries?
Pedestrian Accident Law

I was hit by a car while riding my motorcycle, and the driver's insurer told me I do not need a lawyer. Is this true?
Motorcycle Accident Law

I was hit by a stationary automobile which was rear-ended while waiting for me to cross the road. Who can I sue in New York?
Pedestrian Accident Law

I was hurt in a motorcycle accident that was not my fault. Do I need a lawyer or should I wait for the insurer to act?
Motorcycle Accident Law

I was in a New York traffic accident when a car turned left in front of me while I was riding my motorcycle. Who is at fault?
Motorcycle Accident Law

I was injured while riding because the roadway was defective. Can I recover for this?
Motorcycle Accident Law

I was jaywalking and hit by a car. The driver saw me and could have avoided me, can I still sue?
Pedestrian Accident Law

I was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident and the driver of the car that hit me has only a minimum amount of coverage. What are my options in New York?
Motorcycle Accident Law

I was struck by a motorist who did not see me while traveling in a heavy, blinding downpour. Will bad weather impact my liability and damages?
Motorcycle Accident Law

I was walking thru an intersection with a green light. An SUV made a left turn and hit me. Do I have a pedestrian accident claim?
Pedestrian Accident Law

If a person dies from a New York truck accident, can a claim still be pursued?
Truck Accident Law

If a trucking company's insurance company wants me to sign some papers to get medical care, should I sign the papers?
Truck Accident Law

If alcohol or other drugs are involved in the New York truck accident, how does this change the case?
Truck Accident Law

If I am a pedestrian, does a motor vehicle driver owe any special duty or care toward me under New York law?
Pedestrian Accident Law

If I am injured in a New York truck accident, how will I pay for my medical bills?
Truck Accident Law

If I am involved in New York car accident, do I have to tell my insurance company about it right away?
Car Accident Law

If I cross the street outside of a crosswalk, does this mean I waive all rights for damages?
Pedestrian Accident Law

If I do not know the full extent of my New York truck accident injuries, should I still contact a lawyer now?
Truck Accident Law

If I go to court in New York for my car accident claim and lose, do I have to pay the other party's costs?
Car Accident Law

If I may have been partially at fault for the New York truck accident, can I still win the lawsuit?
Truck Accident Law

If I miss work as a result of a New York car accident, can my lost wages be recovered?
Car Accident Law

If I suffered injuries from both the car crash and being thrown from my vehicle, who is liable?
Car Accident Law

If I use sick leave or vacation for work days missed due to my pedestrian accident, can I sue for that loss?
Pedestrian Accident Law

If I was hit by a commercial vehicle in a New York car accident, is the employer of the other driver also responsible?
Car Accident Law

If my child has been injured or killed by a motor vehicle when he or she was a pedestrian in New York, what are our rights?
Pedestrian Accident Law

Is a car making a left turn always at fault for a New York car accident?
Car Accident Law

Is an investigation of my a motorcycle accident case important?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Is investigation important in a New York truck accident case?
Truck Accident Law

Is it always necessary to file a lawsuit after a New York car accident?
Car Accident Law

Is it ever illegal to walk across a street in New York?
Pedestrian Accident Law

Is it important to retain experts on the issue of liability and damages in a New York motorcycle accident case?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Is motorcycle accident law in New York the same as car accident law?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Is the New York car accident automatically my fault if I rear-ended another car?
Car Accident Law

Is there a difference between uninsured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Is there a time limit for filing a claim arising from my New York motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

My car was hit by a careless driver who changed lanes without looking. How do I recover for my child's injuries in New York?
Car Accident Law

My insurance company says they are reserving their rights. What does that mean?
Car Accident Law

My motorcycle accident injuries put me out of work for quite a while and I had substantial medical bills. Now that I have settled my case do I have to pay taxes on my recovery?
Motorcycle Accident Law

My spouse was hit by a car and needs complete, round-the-clock care. Can I receive damages for providing this care or for the fact that we no longer have the marriage we once enjoyed?
Pedestrian Accident Law

My state has a comparative negligence law. How does that work and who decides how much I was at fault?
Car Accident Law

Should I go to the doctor after my New York car accident?
Car Accident Law

Should I notify my insurance company about my New York motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Should I sign a waiver allowing the insurance company to gain access to my medial records following my New York car accident?
Car Accident Law

Should I speak with a lawyer before cooperating with the other party's insurance company after a New York auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Should I try to settle with the other driver's insurance company following a New York car accident?
Car Accident Law

The auto insurance company's attorney says my injury was pre-existing. How do I prove it was not?
Car Accident Law

The car accident was the other driver's fault. Can I just settle it myself without an attorney?
Car Accident Law

The defense adjuster told me not to hire an attorney to represent me for my New York pedestrian accident case. What should I do?
Pedestrian Accident Law

The driver of the truck that hit me had no insurance. What are my options?
Truck Accident Law

The driver who caused my accident had an expired commercial driver's license. Could this be a factor in my New York case?
Truck Accident Law

The other driver's auto insurance company adjuster disagrees with my attorney's damage estimate. Do I have to sue?
Car Accident Law

The truck driver who caused my accident had just started on the job. Could this be a factor in my New York case?
Truck Accident Law

What are comparative negligence, proximate cause, and intervening causes?
Car Accident Law

What are the duties of a pedestrian who chooses to cross in the middle of the road, not at a crosswalk or at an intersection with a traffic light?
Pedestrian Accident Law

What are the limits on the ability to collect under an uninsured/underinsured motorist provision in New York?
Car Accident Law

What can I do if a defective roadway or unmaintained roadway caused a New York motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

What constitutes pain and suffering in a New York auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

What do I need to do so that I am compensated adequately for my pedestrian accident?
Pedestrian Accident Law

What documents or evidence should I bring with me the first time I meet my attorney following my New York car accident?
Car Accident Law

What does comparative negligence mean when determining who is liable for a New York traffic accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

What duty do I have to avoid accidents as a pedestrian in New York?
Pedestrian Accident Law

What evidence of injury is necessary to recover damages in a New York auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

What happens if I am injured in New York by an at-fault driver who does not have auto insurance?
Car Accident Law

What happens if I was partially responsible for causing the New York motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

What happens if the other driver involved in the accident is not insured or has minimal coverage?
Car Accident Law

What if I am involved in a New York motorcycle accident that is not my fault?
Motorcycle Accident Law

What if I cannot afford the expert witnesses that are necessary in a New York truck accident case?
Truck Accident Law

What if I cannot afford to pay my medical bills following my New York car accident?
Car Accident Law

What if I did not leave the scene of my New York car accident in an ambulance? Can I get to the hospital on my own the next day?
Car Accident Law

What if I was driving a motor vehicle that was uninsured at the time of a New York truck accident?
Truck Accident Law

What if more that one driver was at-fault for my New York car accident?
Car Accident Law

What if the driver who hit in New York my was drinking?
Car Accident Law

What if the other driver in a New York motorcycle accident case has no insurance or policy limits less than my damages?
Motorcycle Accident Law

What if the truck driver was intoxicated, impaired, or fatigued?
Truck Accident Law

What is comparative negligence in a New York pedestrian accident case?
Pedestrian Accident Law

What is comparative negligence?
Motorcycle Accident Law

What is considered a pedestrian accident in New York?
Pedestrian Accident Law

What is the purpose for obtaining uninsured motorist or underinsured motorist benefits?
Car Accident Law

What is the purpose of obtaining uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage?
Car Accident Law

What is the statute of limitations in a New York motorcycle accident case?
Motorcycle Accident Law

What is uninsured motorist coverage and how does it affect my New York motorcycle accident case?
Motorcycle Accident Law

What kind of damages are available in a New York motorcycle accident lawsuit?
Motorcycle Accident Law

What kinds of damages are available in a New York auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

What kinds of damages are available in a New York pedestrian accident case?
Pedestrian Accident Law

What must I prove in order to win my New York motorcycle accident case?
Motorcycle Accident Law

What must I prove in order to win my New York pedestrian accident case?
Pedestrian Accident Law

What should a pedestrian accident victim do if approached with a settlement by an insurance company?
Pedestrian Accident Law

What should I do if I cannot afford an attorney for my New York auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

What should I do if the insurance company offers me a check right away following my New York car accident?
Car Accident Law

What should I do if the other party's insurance adjuster calls following a motorcyle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

What should I look for in hiring an attorney to represent me in my New York auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

What should I look for in hiring an attorney to represent me in my New York motorcycle accident case?
Motorcycle Accident Law

When should I contact an attorney following a car accident?
Car Accident Law

When should I get treatment after an car accident?
Car Accident Law

When should I settle with the insurance company in my New York auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Where will the money come from to compensate me for my injuries in my New York auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Who can be sued in a New York truck accident case?
Truck Accident Law

Who can recover damages in a New York auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Who can sue in a New York motorcycle accident injury and death case?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Who is at fault in a traffic accident when a car turned left in front of an oncoming motorcycle?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Who is going to pay for my medical expenses following my New York car accident?
Car Accident Law

Who is liable for my physical injuries and personal property damage following my New York car accident?
Car Accident Law

Who is usually covered by New York automobile liability insurance?
Car Accident Law

Why are expert witnesses important in New York motorcycle accident cases?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Why do I need an attorney when it is clear that the car driver is liable for my New York motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Why is it so important for me to have my motorcycle accident case investigated?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Will I get reimbursed for my co-payments and out-of-pocket expenses as a result of my New York car accident?
Car Accident Law

Will I have to go to court for my New York motorcycle accident case?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Will I have to pay back my health insurance provider if I recover damages in a New York auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Will I have to pay back my health insurance provider if I recover damages in a New York motorcycle accident case?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Will I have to pay back my health insurance provider if I recover damages in a New York pedestrian accident case?
Pedestrian Accident Law

Will I have to pay back my health insurance provider if I recover damages in a New York truck accident case?
Truck Accident Law

Will my health insurance company get reimbursed from my car injury settlement?
Car Accident Law

Will my uninsured motorist coverage pay me if I am injured in a New York hit and run accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

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Peter M. Hobaica, LLC
http://www.hobaicalaw.com/

2045 Genesee Street
Utica, New York 13501

(315) 624-7777

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