Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term consequences of a car accident can leave you with expensive medical bills, a decreased income, and pain and suffering. The person who caused your accident must be accountable for the losses.

An experienced New York City auto accident lawyer can assist you in pursuing full compensation for all your losses. A skilled attorney in car accidents will also shield you from inexplicably denied claims by insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver has a responsibility to drive safely and keep their attention focused on the road. Distracted driving can be dangerous for other road users. It is the leading cause of collisions. If you've been injured by a driver who was distracted, you could be qualified for compensation.

Distracted driving can include eating, reaching for things in the car, interacting with other passengers, adjusting dashboard controls, such as the radio or temperature, personal grooming like shaving or applying makeup and many more. This involves eating, reaching into the car to find items or passengers, and adjusting the dashboard controls such as the radio or temperature. It can also include personal grooming like shaving or applying makeup.

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, around 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of close-collisions result from driver distraction. Just taking your eyes off of the road for five seconds when you're driving at 55 mph could increase the risk of your crash by a factor of two.

If you've been injured in a crash caused by a distracted driver, a skilled auto accident lawyers accident lawyer can help. They can look into 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 be in various forms, from minor fender benders to catastrophic head-on collisions. The type of accident determines liability as does the severity and extent of injuries sustained by the victims as well as their financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics the driver's error is a main factor in crashes involving motor vehicles. Even the slightest distraction like switching radio stations or applying makeup, or even reading a road map, can cause a serious crash. Other reasons for car accidents include speeding, reckless or drunk driving, poor weather conditions, inexperienced drivers, or older drivers.

A New York City car accident attorney will look over your case and identify the parties accountable and determine the severity of your financial and physical injuries. They can also negotiate a fair settlement with insurance company that is the defendant's.

An experienced auto accident lawyer can assist you in getting the compensation you're entitled to for your injuries and losses which include past and future medical costs and lost earnings, physical and emotional suffering, and many other damages. They can also ensure that your claim is covered by insurance for uninsured or under-insured drivers, if necessary. This is especially important if the at-fault driver is not insured or has only the minimum required under New York law.

Underinsured or uninsured motorists

Some drivers do not carry insurance, while others have a minimal amount of insurance. If an under- or uninsured driver is responsible for causing collisions, it can be difficult to collect compensation for your losses. In these situations, it is important to have a skilled lawyer on your side as well as 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 coverage is usually part of an insurance policy that covers all of your needs, and auto accident lawyer will provide you with vital insurance in the event of a major accident.

The process for filing an UIM/UM claim is similar to that of filing a traditional car crash claim. The process typically involves submitting copies your medical bills and auto repair bills. The insurance company will review these documents as well as other ones to determine if your losses are covered by the policy of the other driver.

It is recommended to speak with an New York City car accident attorney as soon as you can following the accident and submit an UIM/UM claim immediately, particularly when the other driver claims that they don't have 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 are able to get compensation through the insurance company of the party who was at fault. Our lawyers can help you in submitting a claim to get compensation for non-economic and economic damages, including medical expenses and lost wages. You could be entitled to compensation for your pain and discomfort.

We will carefully review the damage that was caused to your vehicle, and document all physical evidence to support your case. This includes taking photographs of the scene of the collision and your property, such as dents, broken glass, and cracked device screens. We will also get any police reports or accidents as well as any information from witnesses.

The law in New York State is comparative negligence meaning that even if found to be partially responsible for the accident the damages you incur will be reduced by the percentage of the liability you have been assigned. The defendant could also be found to be entirely responsible for the incident and therefore not entitled to any kind of compensation.

It is not advisable to give any written or oral declarations to representatives of insurance companies of the parties at fault because they could be used later in court to smear you. It is also important to see a doctor immediately after the accident, since certain injuries may take a while to be discovered and could be used against you if you attempt to obtain compensation for your injuries later.