Auto Accident Attorneys

There is a chance that you will be left with high medical costs as well as a lower income and pain and suffering as a result of an accident. The negligent party that caused the accident should be held accountable to pay for these losses.

A New York City auto accident attorney can help you obtain full compensation for your losses. An attorney for car accidents can help you defend yourself against unjustified insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver is responsible to operate their vehicle safely and keep their eyes on the road. Distracted driving is the leading cause of collisions and near-collisions and can be extremely dangerous for other motorists on the road. If you've been injured from a driver who was distracted, you may be entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving may include eating, reaching for objects in the car, interacting with passengers, adjusting dashboard controls, such as the radio or temperature personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup, and many more. This can include eating, reaching for items in the car, engaging with passengers, adjusting dashboard controls like the radio or temperature, personal grooming like shaving or applying makeup and much more.

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) around 80 percent of all crashes and 65 per cent of near-collisions are the result of driver distraction. And even just looking away from the road for five seconds at 55 mph increases the risk of a crash.

A seasoned auto accident lawyer can help if you have been injured in an accident caused by a driver who was distracted. They will review your case and present the most persuasive arguments for full compensation. This includes covering all of your future and current costs.

Car crashes

Car accidents can come in a variety forms such as simple fender benders to catastrophic 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 most common cause of motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest distractions such as flipping through radio stations making-up or looking at a map can cause a serious accident. Other causes of car accidents are speeding, reckless driving drunk driving, dangerous road conditions and weather, as well as elderly or inexperienced drivers.

A knowledgeable New York City car accident lawyer can review your case and identify all parties responsible for your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate with the insurance company to negotiate an acceptable settlement for your claim.

A skilled attorney for auto accidents can assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve, such as future and past medical expenses, lost wages, mental and physical stress, and other injuries. They can also ensure that your claim has coverage for uninsured or sub-insured drivers, if needed. This is especially important if the driver at fault has no insurance, or has the minimum amount required by New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers do not carry insurance, while others have a minimal amount of insurance. It can be difficult to get compensation if an under-insured or uninsured motorist is the cause of a collision. In these cases you need to have your own skilled legal advocate to assist you in meeting your objectives 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 typically part of an insurance policy with full coverage, and could provide you with crucial insurance in the event of a major accident.

The procedure for filing UIM/UM claims is similar the usual auto accident claim. It usually involves submitting copies of your medical bills and repairs to your vehicle. The insurance company will examine these along with other documents to determine where your losses are within the limits of the other driver's coverage.

It is important to speak with an New York City auto accident lawyer as soon following the accident as soon as is possible and make a UIM/UM claim as soon as you can especially when the other driver states 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 through the at-fault party's insurance company. Our attorneys can help you make a claim on both economic and non-economic damage, including the cost of your medical expenses and lost income. You may also be able to receive compensation for your pain and suffering.

We will carefully review the damage to your vehicle and record all evidence physical to support your case. This includes taking pictures of the scene of the collision and your property, like scratches, broken glass, and cracked device screens. We will also take copies of any accident or police reports, as well as secure any necessary information from witnesses.

The law of New York State is based on the principle of comparative negligence. This means that if held partially accountable for an accident, you'll be able to reduce your damages by the amount of blame you receive. The defendant could also be found solely responsible for the accident and therefore is not entitled to any compensation.

Do not provide any written or oral declarations to representatives of insurance companies of the parties at fault because they could be used later in court against you. It is also crucial to see a doctor immediately after the accident, since some injuries take a long time to be discovered and could be used against you if you attempt to claim compensation for your injuries later.