Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term effects of a car accident can cause you to be faced with costly medical bills, a decreased income and suffering. The person who caused the crash should be held responsible to compensate you for these losses.

A New York City auto accident lawyer can assist you in obtaining the full amount of compensation for your losses. A trained car accident attorney will also shield you from unwarranted denials by insurance providers.

Distracted driving

Every driver has a responsibility to drive their vehicle safely and remain focused on the road. Distracted driving is a major cause of collisions and near-collisions and is extremely dangerous for other motorists on the road. If you've suffered injuries due to a distracted driver, you may be legally entitled to compensation.

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

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the 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 your chance of being involved in 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 to make the most convincing arguments in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all of your ongoing and future expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can be in various forms, ranging from minor fender benders to catastrophic head-on collisions. The kind of accident determines liability and the extent and extent of injuries sustained by the victims and their financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics that driver errors are a main driver's fault in motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest distractions like changing radio stations and applying makeup or the road map can lead to a serious accident. Other reasons for car accidents include speeding, drunk or reckless driving, bad weather conditions, inexperienced drivers, or older drivers.

A New York City car accident lawyer will look over your case and identify the parties accountable and determine the severity of your financial and physical injuries. They can also negotiate an equitable settlement with the insurer of the defendant.

A skilled auto accident lawyer can help you receive the compensation you deserve, such as for future and Auto Accident Attorneys past medical costs as well as lost wages, mental and physical emotional distress, and more. They can also ensure that your claim includes insurance for motorists who are uninsured, or under-insured, if necessary. This is particularly crucial if the driver at fault has no insurance or has only the minimum required under New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers do not have insurance on their cars, while others are covered only in the minimum. If an uninsured or uninsured motorist causes the crash, it may be difficult to obtain compensation for your loss. In these cases you need to have a competent legal advocate working 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 coverage is typically part of an insurance policy that covers all of your needs, and it can provide you with important security in the event of an accident.

The process to file UIM/UM claims is similar to the standard claim for auto accidents. It usually involves the submission of copies of your medical bills and automobile repair bills. The insurance company will evaluate these along with other documents to determine whether your losses fall within the boundaries of the other driver's coverage.

It is recommended to speak with a New York City car accident lawyer as soon as you can after the crash and make a UIM/UM claim right away especially if the other driver claims they don't have or have insufficient 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 crash then you may be able to pursue compensation for the damage through the at-fault party's insurance company. Our attorneys can assist you in filing a claim to recuperate economic and non-economic expenses, like medical expenses and lost wages. You may be entitled to compensation for your discomfort and pain.

We will record every physical evidence you have in your case. This includes taking photographs of the scene of the accident as well as your property and any damage, such as dents and broken glass. We also will collect copies of any police or accident reports, and secure any vital information about witnesses.

The law in New York State is comparative negligence, which means that even if you're found to be partly accountable for the accident and you are found to be partially responsible, your damages will be reduced by the percentage of liability assigned to you. The defendant may also be found to be entirely responsible for the incident and therefore not entitled to any kind of compensation.

Be careful not to give any written or oral declarations to representatives of the at-fault parties' insurance companies, as these can be used against you later in court. It is also crucial to see a doctor immediately after your accident, as certain injuries can take a while to be discovered and could be used against you if you try to claim compensation for your injuries later on.