Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term effects of a car accident can leave you with expensive medical bills, a decreased income, and even suffering. The party responsible for your accident must be held accountable for these losses.

A seasoned New York City auto accident lawsuit accident lawyer can help you seek complete compensation for all your losses. An experienced car accident lawyer can also protect you from unreasonable denials by insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver is required to operate their vehicle in a safe manner and keep their eyes on the road. Distracted driving is a major cause of near-collisions and collisions and is extremely dangerous for other motorists on the road. If you've been injured due to distracted drivers, you may be entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving may include eating, reaching for items in the car, interacting with other passengers as well as adjusting dashboard controls such as the temperature or radio personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup, and more. This involves eating, reaching into the car to get items, interacting with passengers and changing the controls on the dashboard such as the radio or temperature. It can also involve personal grooming, like shaving or applying makeup.

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) about 80 percent all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions result from driver distraction. Even turning your attention away from the road for five seconds at 55 mph can double the risk of a crash.

If you've been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, an experienced auto accident attorney can help. They will review your case and present the strongest arguments in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all of your current and future costs.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take many different varieties, ranging from minor fender benders to catastrophic head-on collisions. The type of crash determines who may be accountable, as well as the scope and nature of the injuries suffered by victims and the amount of financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics reveal that driver error is the most common cause of motor vehicle crashes. Even the tiniest distraction such as flipping through radio channels, putting on makeup or reading a map - could result in an accident of serious severity. Other common causes of car accidents are speeding, reckless driving drunk driving, bad road conditions and weather, as well as inexperienced or elderly drivers.

A experienced New York City car accident lawyer will analyze your case and pinpoint the parties responsible for your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate a fair settlement with the insurer of the defendant.

A seasoned auto accident attorney can help you get the compensation you deserve for your losses and injuries including future and past medical costs as well as lost earnings, physical and emotional distress, and more. They can also ensure that your claim for compensation includes coverage for sub-insured or uninsured drivers, if required. This is particularly important if the driver at fault has no insurance, or has the minimum amount required by New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers don't carry car insurance, while others are covered only in the minimum. It can be difficult to get compensation if an under-insured or uninsured motorist causes a crash. In these instances it is essential to have a seasoned lawyer representing you and the insurance company.

When the other driver's liability limits aren't high enough to pay for your losses, you may be able to file a claim under your own insurance policy's underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage. This kind of insurance is typically included in a comprehensive policy and provides you with crucial protections if you are involved in a serious accident.

The process of making UIM/UM claims is similar to that of filing a standard car accident claim. It usually involves submitting copies of your medical bills and auto repair bills. The insurance company will examine these along with other documents to determine if your losses are within the limits of the other driver's insurance.

It's best to consult with a New York City car accident lawyer as soon as you can after the crash and make an UIM/UM claim immediately in the event that the other driver states that they don't have insurance coverage. This allows your lawyer to work with the other driver's insurance provider and their own underinsured/uninsured coverage providers to get you maximum compensation for your loss.

Property Damage

If your car is damaged in an accident, you may seek compensation from the insurance company of the party who was at fault. Our lawyers can assist you in filing a claim to recuperate economic and non-economic expenses, like medical expenses and lost wages. You could be entitled to compensation for your discomfort and pain.

We will record all physical evidence in your case. This includes taking photos of the scene of the collision and your property, including scratches, broken glass, and cracked screen protectors for your device. We will also collect copies of any police or accident reports, as well as secure any necessary information from witnesses.

The law in New York State is based on negligence in a comparative manner. This means that if you're found to be partly responsible for an accident, you will be able to reduce your damages by the amount of blame you're awarded. The defendant may also be found to be completely responsible for the accident and thus not entitled to any compensation.

Be sure not to give any written or oral statements to representatives of the at-fault party's insurance companies, as these can be used against you later in court. It is also essential to see a physician immediately after your accident, as some injuries take a long time to show up and can be used against you if you try to obtain compensation for your injuries later.