Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term consequences of a car accident could result in costly medical bills, a lower income and suffering. The person who caused the crash should be held responsible to compensate for these losses.

A skilled New York City auto accident lawyer can help you pursue complete compensation for all your losses. A qualified attorney for car accidents will also shield you from unfair denials from insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver is required to drive safely and pay attention to the road. Distracted driving can be dangerous for other road users. It's an important factor in collisions. If you've suffered injuries due to distracted drivers you could be legally entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving may include eating, reaching out for items in the car, interacting and interacting with passengers changing dashboard controls, such as the radio or temperature, personal grooming like shaving or applying makeup and more. This includes eating, reaching into the car for items, interacting with passengers and adjusting the controls on the dashboard like the radio or temperature. It can also involve personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup.

According to research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, around 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of close-collisions involve some form of driver distraction. And even just taking your eyes off of the road for five seconds at 55 mph can double the risk of a crash.

An experienced attorney for auto accidents can help if you have been injured in an accident caused by an unintentionally distracted driver. They can investigate your case and provide the strongest arguments for a full settlement which includes covering all of your future and current expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take many forms including simple fender benders and even devastating 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 major reason behind motor vehicle crashes. Even the tiniest distractions like flipping through radio stations, putting on makeup or reading a map - could result in an injury or accident. Other reasons for car accidents include speeding, reckless or drunk driving, poor weather conditions, inexperienced drivers or elderly drivers.

A New York City car accident lawyer can review your case to identify the parties at fault and determine the severity of your financial losses and injuries. They can also discuss with the insurance provider to reach a fair settlement for your claim.

A skilled attorney for auto accident lawyers accidents will help you get the compensation you deserve, which could include for past and future medical costs as well as lost wages, mental and physical distress, and other damages. They can also make sure that your claim is covered by coverage for under-insured or uninsured motorists, if necessary. This is especially crucial if the person at fault is not insured or has only the minimum coverage required under New York law.

Motorists who are uninsured or underinsured

Some drivers do not have insurance on their cars, while others are covered only in the minimum. If an uninsured or uninsured driver is responsible for causing the crash, it may be a challenge to get compensation for the losses. In these circumstances you need to have a qualified legal advocate to assist you in achieving your goals 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 insurance is usually part of an insurance policy that covers all of your needs, and can provide you with important insurance in the event of a major accident.

The process of making a UIM/UM claim is similar to filing a standard car accident claim. It usually involves the submission of copies of your medical bills and repair bills for your automobile. The insurance company will evaluate these and other documents to determine if your losses are within the limits of the coverage of the other driver.

It is important to speak with a New York City auto accident lawyer as soon after the crash as you can. file a UIM/UM right away, especially when the other driver claims they do not have insurance or lack 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 vehicle has been damaged in a collision and you are seeking compensation for the repairs by contacting the insurance company. Our lawyers can help you make a claim on both economic and non-economic losses, including medical expenses and lost income. You may be entitled to compensation for your discomfort and pain.

We will carefully review the damage that was caused to your vehicle and take note of all evidence to support your case. This includes taking photographs of the accident scene, your property and any damage, like scratches and broken glass. We will also collect copies of any police or accident reports, and secure any necessary information from witnesses.

The law of New York State is based on comparative negligence. This means that if you are found to be partly responsible for an accident, you will be able to reduce your damages by the amount of blame you're given. The defendant may also be found solely responsible for the accident, and therefore not entitled to any 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 essential to consult a doctor right away following your accident, because certain injuries may take a while to show up and can be used against you if you attempt to claim compensation for your injuries later.