Auto Accident Attorneys

You may be left with high medical costs as well as a lower income and pain and suffering as a result of a car crash. The negligent party that caused your accident should be liable to compensate you for these losses.

A skilled New York City auto accident lawyer can help you seek the full amount of compensation for all your losses. A lawyer who handles car accidents can safeguard you from unwarranted insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver is required to drive safely and pay attention to the road. Distracted driving is the primary cause of collisions and near-collisions and is extremely dangerous for other motorists on the road. If you have been injured by a driver who was distracted, you could be eligible for compensation.

Distracted driving can involve eating, reaching out for items 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 could mean eating, searching for things in the car, talking to passengers, adjusting dashboard controls such as the temperature or radio, personal grooming like shaving or applying makeup and 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 percent of collisions that are near-collisions happen due to distracted driving. If you take your eyes off of the road for just five seconds while driving at 55 mph could double the risk of a crash.

If you've suffered injuries in a crash caused by a distracted driver, a skilled auto accident lawyer can help. They will review your case and present most persuasive arguments for full compensation and include all of your current and future expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take on a variety of forms that range from simple fender benders, to devastating head-on collisions. The nature of the collision determines who could be responsible, as well as the scope and nature of the victims' injuries as well as the extent of their financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics show 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 reading a map - could cause a serious accident. Other reasons for car accidents include speeding, drunk or reckless driving, poor weather conditions, inexperienced drivers or older drivers.

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

An experienced auto accident lawyer can assist you in getting the compensation you deserve for your losses and injuries that include future and past medical expenses and lost earnings, emotional and physical stress, and other damages. They can also ensure that your claim is covered by the coverage of uninsured or under-insured motorists should it be required. This is particularly crucial if the driver at fault does not have insurance, or has only the minimum coverage required under New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers don't carry insurance, while others have a small amount of coverage. If an under-, or uninsured driver causes collisions, it can be a challenge to get compensation for the losses. In these circumstances it is crucial to have a skilled lawyer on your side as well as 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 insurance is usually included in a comprehensive policy and can offer you important protections in the event that you're involved in a serious accident.

The process of filing UIM/UM is the same as the typical auto accident claim. The process typically involves submitting copies your medical bills and auto accident lawyers repair bills. The insurance company will analyze these along with other documents to determine where your losses fall within the bounds of the other driver's coverage.

It is best to talk to a New York City car accident lawyer as soon as you can after the accident and file an UIM/UM claim as soon as possible, particularly when the other driver states that 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 damaged

If your car is damaged in an accident, you can seek compensation through the insurance company of the party at fault. Our lawyers can help you file a claim for both economic and non-economic damage, including the cost of your medical expenses and lost income. You may be entitled to compensation for your discomfort and pain.

We will document all evidence physical in your case. This includes taking pictures of the scene of the collision and your property, like dents, broken glass, and cracked screens for your devices. We also will collect copies of any police or accident reports, and also secure any crucial information regarding witnesses.

New York State's law is based on negligence that is comparative. This means that if found to be partially responsible for an accident, you will have your damages reduced by the amount of blame you are awarded. The defendant may also be found to be entirely responsible for the incident and thus not entitled to any compensation.

It is not advisable to give any written or oral explanations to representatives of the insurance companies of the parties who are at fault since they could be used later in court to smear you. You should also visit an ophthalmologist as soon as possible after the accident. Certain injuries may take time to manifest and may be used against you in court if you later attempt to claim compensation.