Auto Accident Attorneys

You may be left with high medical costs, a decreased income, and pain and suffering due to a car crash. The person who caused your accident should be held accountable for the loss.

A New York City auto accident attorney can help you seek the full amount of compensation for your losses. A skilled attorney in car accidents can also protect you from unfair denials from insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver is required to drive in a safe manner and be aware of the road. Distracted driving is a leading cause of collisions and near-collisions and can be extremely dangerous for other drivers on the road. If you've been injured due to a distracted driver, you may be legally entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving can involve eating, reaching for things 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 much more. This includes eating, grabbing items in the car, interacting with other drivers and adjusting dashboard controls like the radio or temperature personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup and more.

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, around 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of close-collisions result from driver distraction. Even taking your eyes off the road for five seconds at 55 mph doubles the risk of a crash.

If you've suffered injuries in a crash caused by a distracted driver, a skilled auto accident lawsuits accident attorney can help. They can look into your case and make the most persuasive arguments for full compensation, including covering all of your future and current expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take many forms including simple fender benders, to devastating head-on collisions. The kind of accident determines liability and the extent and nature of injuries to the victims as well as their financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics show that driver errors are the most common reason for motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest of distractions, such as changing radio stations and applying makeup or the road map can lead to a serious accident. 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 New York City car accident attorney will examine your case to determine the parties at fault and determine the extent of your financial and physical injuries. They can also discuss with the insurance company to agree on a fair settlement for your claim.

A seasoned auto accident attorney will help you obtain the compensation you deserve for your losses and injuries which include past and future medical expenses loss of earnings, emotional and physical distress, and more. They can also make sure that your accident claim includes insurance coverage for uninsured and sub-insured drivers, if necessary. This is particularly crucial if the person at fault does not have insurance or has only the minimum required under New York law.

Underinsured or uninsured motorists

Certain drivers do not have insurance, while others have minimal coverage. It can be difficult to recover compensation when an under-insured or uninsured motorist is the cause of a collision. In these instances you must have a skilled legal advocate on hand to help you achieve your objectives as well as those of 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 type of coverage is usually part of an insurance policy with full coverage, and will provide you with vital security in the event of an accident.

The process of making a UIM/UM claim is similar to that of making a typical car accident claim. It usually involves submitting copies of your medical bills as well as repairs to your vehicle. The insurance company will review these along with other documents to determine if your losses are within the limits of the other driver's coverage.

It is crucial to talk with a New York City auto accident lawyer as soon after the accident as you can and start a UIM/UM immediately particularly when the other driver states they don't have insurance or have inadequate 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 destruction

If your car is damaged in an accident, you are able to seek compensation from the insurance company of the party at fault. Our lawyers can assist you in filing a claim to get compensation for non-economic and economic damages, including medical expenses and lost wages. You may be entitled to compensation for the pain and discomfort you have experienced.

We will carefully review the damage that was caused to your vehicle and record all evidence physical for your case. This includes taking photos of the scene of the accident as well as your property and any damage, including cracks and dents. We will also take note of any accident or police reports as well as any information from witnesses.

The law of New York State is based on the principle of comparative negligence. This means that if found partially responsible for an accident, you will be penalized by the proportion of blame you are awarded. The defendant may also be found to be solely responsible for the accident and thus not entitled to any kind of compensation.

You should not provide any written or oral statements to representatives of the insurance companies of the party at fault since they could be used later in court to smear you. It is also recommended to see a doctor as soon as possible after the incident. Some injuries can take time to show and could be used against you in court if later you try to claim compensation.