Auto Accident Attorneys

You may be left with high medical bills as well as a lower income and suffering and pain in the aftermath of a car crash. The negligent party responsible for the accident should be held accountable to compensate for these losses.

A seasoned New York City auto accident lawyer can assist you in seeking the full amount of compensation for all your losses. A trained car accident attorney can also help you avoid unfair denials from insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver is required to drive their vehicle safely and remain focused on the road. Distracted driving is a major cause of near-collisions and collisions and is extremely dangerous for other drivers on the road. If you've been injured by a motorist who is distracted, you may be legally entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving could include eating, reaching out for items in the car, interacting with other passengers changing dashboard controls such as the radio or temperature or personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup, and many more. This could mean eating, reaching for things in the car, interacting with other drivers, adjusting dashboard controls like the temperature or radio, personal grooming like shaving or applying make-up, and many more.

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) approximately 80 percent all crashes and 65 per cent of near-collisions are caused by distracted driving. And even just taking your eyes off of the road for five seconds at 55 mph increases the chance of crashing.

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

Car crashes

Car accidents can take many forms such as simple fender benders to catastrophic head-on collisions. The nature of the accident determines who is liable, as well as the extent and severity of the injuries sustained by the victims and the magnitude of their financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics driver error is the primary factor in crashes involving motor vehicles. Even the tiniest distraction, such as changing radio stations, applying makeup or reading a road map, could lead to a serious accident. Other causes of car accidents include speeding, reckless or drunk driving, bad weather conditions, inexperienced drivers, or older drivers.

A experienced New York City car accident lawyer can analyze your case and pinpoint all parties responsible for your injuries and financial losses. They can also negotiate a fair settlement with insurance company that is the defendant's.

An experienced auto accident lawyer can assist you in getting the compensation you deserve for your injuries and losses that include future and past medical expenses, lost earnings, physical and emotional suffering, and many other damages. They can also ensure that your accident claim includes insurance for uninsured or under-insured drivers, if necessary. This is particularly important if the person at fault does not have insurance, or is only carrying the minimum amount required by New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured drivers

Some drivers don't have insurance and others only have a minimal amount of insurance. It isn't easy to collect the compensation you are due if an uninsured driver causes a collision. In these cases you must have your own skilled legal advocate on hand to help you meet your goals as well as those of the insurer.

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 type of insurance is typically part of an insurance policy with full coverage, and it could provide you with crucial security in the event of an accident.

The process of filing a UIM/UM is similar to the usual auto accident claim. It usually involves submitting copies of your medical bills and automobile repair bills. The insurance company will evaluate these and other documents to determine where your losses are within the limits of the other driver's insurance.

It is best to talk to a New York City car accident attorney as soon as you can following the accident and submit an immediate claim for UIM/UM especially if the other driver claims they do not have or lack 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 was damaged in a collision and you want to seek compensation for the damage by contacting the insurance company. Our attorneys can assist you in filing a claim and get compensation for non-economic and economic expenses, like medical expenses and lost wages. You may be entitled to compensation for your pain and discomfort.

We will take note of every physical evidence you have in your case. This includes taking pictures of the accident scene and your property, as well as any damage, such as fractured glass or dents. We will also collect any police or accident reports and any witness information.

The law in New York State is comparative negligence meaning that even if found to be partially responsible for the incident the amount of your damages will be reduced by the percentage of liability assigned to you. The defendant could also be found to be entirely responsible for the incident and thus not able to recover at all.

Be wary of giving any oral or written declarations to representatives of the at-fault parties' insurance companies, as these can be used against you in the future in court. You should also visit a doctor as soon possible following the incident. Some injuries can take time to manifest and could be used against you in court should you later try to claim compensation.