Auto Accident Attorneys

You may be left with a high medical bill as well as a lower income and suffering and pain in the aftermath of an accident. The person who caused your crash should be obligated to compensate for these losses.

A skilled New York City auto accident lawyer can help you seek full compensation for all your losses. An experienced car accident lawyer can also help you avoid unreasonable denials by insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver is responsible to drive safely and be aware of the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It's the leading cause of collisions. If you've been injured by a motorist who is distracted, you may be legally entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving can include eating, reaching for objects 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. This could include eating, grabbing items in the car, talking to passengers, adjusting dashboard controls like the radio or temperature, personal grooming like 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 near-collisions are caused by driver distraction. If you take your eyes off of the road for just five seconds when you're driving at 55 mph could increase the risk of your crash by a factor of two.

An experienced auto accident lawyer can assist you if been injured in an accident caused by a driver who was distracted. They can investigate your case and present the most convincing arguments in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all your present and future expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take on numerous types, from minor fender benders to catastrophic head-on collisions. The kind of accident determines liability, as does the severity and nature of injuries to the victims as well as their financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics driver error is the main factor in crashes involving motor vehicles. Even the tiniest of distractions - flipping through radio stations applying makeup or looking at a map could cause an injury or accident. Other causes of car accidents are speeding, drunk or reckless driving, bad weather conditions, inexperienced drivers or older drivers.

A skilled New York City car accident lawyer will review your case and identify the parties responsible for your injuries and financial losses. They can also negotiate an equitable settlement with the insurance company of the defendant.

A skilled auto accident lawsuits accident lawyer can assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve for your losses and injuries that include future and past medical costs as well as lost earnings, physical and emotional stress, and other damages. They can also ensure that your claim includes uninsured or under-insured motorist coverage in the event of need. This is especially crucial if the person at fault does not have insurance or is only covered to the minimum amount required under New York law.

Motorists who are uninsured or underinsured

Some drivers choose not to have insurance on their cars, while others have minimal coverage. If an uninsured or uninsured driver is responsible for causing an accident, it could be a challenge to get compensation for your loss. In these situations you need to have a competent legal advocate who can assist you in achieving your goals 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 often included in a comprehensive policy and can provide you with important protections in the event that you're involved in a serious collision.

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

It is important to speak with an New York City auto accident attorney as soon after the crash as possible and file a UIM/UM right away especially if the other driver claims they don't have insurance or do not have adequate 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 damaged

If your car is damaged in an accident, it is possible to claim compensation through the insurance company of the party who was at fault. Our lawyers can assist you in submitting a claim to recuperate economic and non-economic losses, such as medical expenses and lost wages. You could also be eligible to claim compensation for your pain and suffering.

We will take note of every physical evidence you have in your case. This includes taking photographs of the accident scene and your property, like cracks, broken glass and cracked device screens. We will also collect copies of any police or accident reports, and also secure any necessary information from witnesses.

The law in New York State is comparative negligence which means that even if you're found to be partly at fault for the accident the damages you incur will be reduced by the percentage of liability assigned to you. The defendant could also be found completely responsible for the accident, and therefore not entitled to any compensation.

Do not provide any written or oral declarations to representatives of insurance companies of the parties responsible, as they can be used in court later against you. You should also see your doctor as soon as possible following the incident. Certain injuries may take some time to manifest and may be used against you in court should you later attempt to claim compensation.