Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term effects of a crash could cause you to be faced with costly medical bills, a lower income, and even suffering. The negligent party responsible for your accident should be liable to pay for these losses.

A New York City auto accident attorney can help you get full compensation for your losses. A skilled attorney in car accidents will also shield you from inexplicably denied claims by insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver is responsible to drive safely and pay attention to the road. Distracted driving is a leading cause of near-collisions and collisions and can be extremely dangerous for other motorists on the road. If you've been injured by a driver who was distracted, you may be legally entitled to 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 or personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup, and more. This includes eating, searching for things in the car, engaging with passengers as well as adjusting the controls on the dashboard like the temperature or radio, personal grooming like shaving or applying make-up, and many more.

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, about 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions involve some type of driver distraction. Just taking your eyes off of the road for just five seconds when you're driving at 55 mph can double the risk of a crash.

If you've suffered injuries in an accident caused by a distracted driver, a skilled auto accident lawsuit accident lawyer can aid. They can look into your case and present the strongest arguments for full compensation, including covering all of your future and current expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take on a variety of forms including simple fender benders and even devastating head-on collisions. The nature of the crash determines who may be liable, as well as the scope and nature of the injuries sustained by the victims and the amount of financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics driver error is the major cause of motor vehicle crashes. Even the tiniest distractions, such as changing radio stations and applying makeup or a road map, can lead to a serious accident. Other causes of car accidents are reckless driving, speeding drunk driving, dangerous road conditions and weather, as well as elderly or inexperienced drivers.

A New York City car accident lawyer will review your case to identify the parties accountable and determine the severity of your financial and physical injuries. They can also negotiate an acceptable settlement with the insurance company of the defendant.

A skilled attorney for auto accidents can assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve, which could include for past and future medical expenses loss of wages, mental and physical stress, and other injuries. They can also make sure that your accident claim includes insurance coverage for uninsured and sub-insured drivers, in the event that they are required. This is particularly crucial if the driver who is at fault is not insured or has only the minimum coverage required under New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers don't have insurance while others have a limited amount of coverage. If an uninsured or uninsured driver causes a crash, it can be difficult to obtain compensation for the loss. In these cases you need to have your own skilled legal advocate on hand to assist you in meeting 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 coverage is typically part of a full-coverage insurance policy, and could provide you with crucial security in the event of an accident.

The process of filing UIM/UM is the same as the standard claim for auto accidents. This usually involves submitting copies your medical bills and auto repair bills. The insurance company will scrutinize these documents as well as other ones to determine if your losses are covered by the other driver's policy.

It is recommended to speak with an New York City car accident attorney as soon as you can after the crash and make an UIM/UM claim immediately and especially when the other driver states 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 damaged

If your vehicle was damaged in a crash then you may be able to pursue 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 damages, including the cost of your medical bills and lost income. You could be entitled to compensation for the pain and discomfort you have experienced.

We will carefully examine the damage that was caused to your vehicle and then record all physical evidence for your case. This includes taking photographs of the scene of the collision and your property, such as damaged glass, dents, and cracked screen protectors for your device. We will also gather copies of any accident or police reports, and also secure any essential witness information.

The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence which means that even if you are found to be partly accountable for the accident the damages you incur will be diminished by the percentage of responsibility you are liable for. Additionally, the defendant could be found to be totally responsible for the accident and therefore not able to recover in any way.

Do not provide any written or oral statements to representatives of insurance companies of the party at fault as they may be used in court later against you. It is also recommended to see a doctor as soon as possible after the accident. Some injuries can take time to manifest and may be used against you in court if you attempt to claim compensation.