Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term effects of a car crash can result in expensive medical bills, a diminished income, and pain and suffering. The negligent party responsible for the accident should be held accountable to pay for these losses.

An experienced New York City auto accident lawyer can assist you in seeking full compensation for all your losses. A lawyer for car accidents can help you defend yourself against unjustified insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver has the responsibility to drive in a safe manner and pay attention to the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It is one of the main causes of collisions. If you've been injured from a driver who was distracted, you could be legally entitled to compensation.

Although many people think of texting and calling when they hear distracted driving It's actually anything that puts your hands off the steering wheel, eyes off of the road, or mind away from the task at the present moment. This could mean eating, grabbing items in the car, talking to passengers, adjusting dashboard controls such as the temperature or radio or personal grooming such as shaving or applying make-up, and much more.

According to research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, the majority of crashes and 65 percent of close-collisions are caused by driver distraction. The act of taking your eyes off of the road for five seconds when you're driving at 55 mph could double your crash risk.

If you've suffered injuries in an accident caused by a distracted driver, an experienced auto accident lawyer can help. They will investigate your case and present most persuasive arguments for full compensation, including covering all of your current and future expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take on a variety of forms such as simple fender benders to devastating head-on collisions. The kind of accident determines liability, as does the severity and extent of injuries sustained by the victims as well as their financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics reveal that driver errors are the leading cause of motor vehicle crashes. Even the slightest distraction like changing radio stations, applying makeup or reading a road map, could result in a serious accident. Other causes of car accidents are speeding, reckless or drunk driving, poor weather conditions, inexperienced drivers or elderly drivers.

A New York City car accident attorney will look over your case and identify the parties responsible and assess the severity of your injuries and financial losses. They can also negotiate a fair settlement with defendant's insurer.

An experienced auto accident lawyer can help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries and losses that include future and past medical treatment costs and lost earnings, physical and emotional suffering, and many other damages. They can also make sure that your accident claim includes uninsured or under-insured motorist coverage, if necessary. This is especially crucial if the person at fault does not have insurance, or is only covered to the minimum amount required under New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers don't carry insurance while others have minimal coverage. It can be difficult to recover compensation when an under-insured or uninsured motorist causes a crash. In these situations you must have a skilled legal advocate to assist you in achieving your goals as well as the goals 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 insurance is often included in a comprehensive insurance policy and provides you with crucial protections if you are involved in a serious collision.

The process to file a UIM/UM is similar to the standard claim for auto accident attorney accidents. This usually involves submitting copies your medical bills as well as auto repair bills. The insurance company will review these and other documents to determine where your losses are within the limits of the other driver's coverage.

It is recommended to speak with a New York City car accident attorney as soon as possible following the accident and submit an immediate claim for UIM/UM and especially when the other driver states that 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 damaged

If your car has been damaged in a collision then you may be able to pursue compensation for the repairs by contacting the insurance company. Our lawyers can assist in filing a claim and recuperate economic and non-economic expenses, like medical expenses and lost wages. You may also be able to receive compensation for the pain and suffering you have endured.

We will carefully examine the damage to your vehicle and document all physical evidence for your case. This includes taking photographs of the scene of the collision as well as your property and any damage, such as scratches and broken glass. We will also get any accident or police reports as well as any information from witnesses.

The law in New York is based on comparative negligence. This means that if found to be partly responsible for an accident, you will be penalized by the percentage of blame you are awarded. The defendant may also be found completely responsible for the accident and thus not entitled to any form of compensation.

Be cautious not to provide any written or oral declarations to representatives of the at-fault parties' insurance companies, as they can be used against you later in court. It is also essential to visit a doctor as soon as you can after your accident, as some injuries take time to show up and can be used against you if you try to get compensation for your injuries later.