Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term consequences of a car crash can leave you with expensive medical bills, a diminished income and pain and suffering. The person responsible for the accident should be held accountable for these losses.

A New York City auto accident Law firms accident attorney can help you get full compensation for your losses. A skilled attorney in car accidents can also safeguard you from unwarranted denials by insurance providers.

Distracted driving

Every driver is responsible to drive safely and pay attention to the road. Distracted driving can be dangerous for other road users. It's a major cause of collisions. If you have been injured from a driver who was distracted, you could be qualified for compensation.

Although many people think of texting or calling when they hear distracted driving, it's actually any activity that takes your hands off the steering wheel, your eyes off the road, or your mind away from the task at the moment. This includes eating, searching for things in the car, engaging with passengers, adjusting dashboard controls such as the temperature or radio personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup, and much more.

According to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) approximately 80 percent all crashes and 65 per cent of collisions that are near-collisions happen due to distracted driving. If you take your eyes off the road for just five seconds while driving at 55 mph can double the risk of a crash.

An experienced auto accident lawyer can assist you if you've been injured in an accident caused by distracted drivers. They will investigate your case to present the strongest arguments in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all of your ongoing and future expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take on a variety of forms including simple fender benders to catastrophic 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 primary cause of motor vehicle accidents. Even the slightest distraction such as flipping through radio channels making-up or looking at a map could cause a serious accident. Other common causes of car accidents include reckless driving, speeding drunk driving, dangerous road conditions and weather, and inexperienced or elderly drivers.

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

A seasoned auto accident lawyer will help you get the amount you are due, which includes for future and past medical costs as well as lost wages, physical and mental anxiety, and other damages. They can also make sure that your claim for compensation includes insurance for motorists who are uninsured, or under-insured when necessary. This is especially crucial if the driver at fault has no insurance, or only has the minimum amount required by New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers don't have insurance, while others have a limited amount of coverage. If an under-, or uninsured driver causes a crash, it can be difficult to obtain compensation for the losses. In these circumstances you need to have a competent legal advocate on hand to help you achieve 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 usually part of a full-coverage insurance policy and can provide important insurance in the event of a major accident.

The process of filing UIM/UM claims is similar to filing a standard car accident claim. It typically involves submitting copies of your medical bills and Auto Accident Law Firms automobile repair bills. The insurance company will examine these and other documents to determine if your losses fall within the limits of the other driver's insurance.

It is best to talk to an New York City car accident attorney as soon as you can following the accident and submit a UIM/UM claim right away, particularly when the other driver says 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 is damaged in an accident, you may get compensation through the insurance company of the party who was at fault. Our lawyers can help you in filing a claim to recuperate economic and non-economic losses, such as medical expenses and lost wages. You may be entitled to compensation for your discomfort and pain.

We will record every physical evidence that is found in your case. This includes taking photos of the scene of the accident, your property and any damage, like dents and broken glass. We will also gather any police or accident reports as well as any information from witnesses.

The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence, which means that even if you are found to be partly responsible for the incident, your damages will be reduced by the percentage of the liability you have been assigned. The defendant could also be found to be completely responsible for the accident, and therefore not entitled to any compensation.

You should not give any written or oral statements to the representatives of the insurance companies of the party at fault, as they can be used later in court to smear you. It is also important to consult a doctor right away after your accident, as certain injuries can take a while to manifest and could be used against you if you attempt to get compensation for your injuries later.