Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation in New York

If you suffer injuries in a motor vehicle accident that the state of New York deems serious, you may be able to file a lawsuit seeking compensation. Your attorney can advise you on whether your injuries are in line with this threshold.

Insurance companies are adept in denying the extent of your losses. This can lead to settlement offers that fall short of what you need.

Damages

If you've been injured in a motor vehicle collision you could be entitled to compensation. These damages are designed to compensate you for your losses and expenses, including medical bills, lost wages and property damage. You can also be compensated for suffering and pain. This type of compensation can be subjective and hard to quantify. However, a skilled tort attorney can help you obtain the most amount of compensation for your injuries.

If, for instance you suffer an injury that causes permanent impairment to your arm or your leg, compensation may include future costs associated with the impairment. This could include surgeries, physical therapy as well as prosthetics, equipment, or. Additionally, a permanent loss of a limb major disfigurement can cause a lifetime of emotional trauma and diminished enjoyment of life. This is referred to as mental anxiety.

Non-economic damages are more tangible, and insurers often try to minimize these kinds of damages. Morgan &Morgan's experienced and knowledgeable tort attorneys can ensure that you receive the full value of your general damages.

Medical bills

If you're injured in a motor vehicle accident law firms vehicle crash medical bills can mount up quickly. You might feel overwhelmed by the expenses especially if you're still recovering from your injuries.

There are many ways to assist car accident victims pay their medical expenses. In New York, every driver must have Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance that covers a victim's initial medical expenses after an accident. PIP will also cover the loss of income for up to 90 days in the event that an accident victim is unable to work.

Medicare and health insurance might also provide medical coverage in addition to PIP. The only condition is that the patient has to be able proof that the costs are related to the accident by providing medical bills and receipts.

Some doctors and hospitals allow accident victims to make a payment agreement in exchange for a lien against the victim's personal injury verdict or settlement. These liens are typically referred to as medical liens or hospital liens. If you fail to resolve these liens in the timeframe you have set, the debts may be transferred to collections. Victims may also seek compensation for the expenses incurred by getting to and from medical appointments by tracking and saving their mileage receipts.

Loss of wages

If you're unable to work because of an accident with a motor vehicle it can be extremely difficult to survive. The loss of a few weeks' pay, or even a month could be a major blow to many Americans who live pay check to paycheck. Car accident victims are usually in a position to recover lost wages through lawsuits arising from car accidents.

Typically, lost wage claims are determined by determining the amount of time a injured person could have been working regardless of their injuries. This can include missed shifts, overtime hours, and any work done while in hospital. To prove lost income the plaintiff needs to request evidence from his employer. This can include letters that prove the duration of their time away from work, as well as their hourly rate or salary. Pay stubs, or copies of the last tax return could be included in addition to other documents.

It is important that the demand form be submitted as soon as possible following a car accident. The injured party will be able to get the maximum benefit from their claim. The evidence of the accident is more convincing if it is promptly provided.

Pain and suffering

It isn't easy to assess the physical pain and emotional distress caused by a crash. But, it's important to seek compensation for these losses in the event of an accident.

These are also known as non-economic damages. They could include the costs of your suffering as well as the loss of enjoyment from life Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more. It can take a while to fully realize the impact your injury has had on your life, so these costs aren't always as easy to quantify as medical expenses or lost wages.

Your lawyer can use one of two methods to determine your pain and damages. The multiplier method is the most popular. It involves adding up all of your economic damages which include future and past medical expenses, lost income due to your injury and property damage, and multiplying them by a number ranging between 1.5 to 5 to calculate your total economic damages. The higher the number is the more serious your injuries are judged to be.

Per diem is a different method to gauge the amount of suffering and pain. Your lawyer may request that the jury decide on a dollar amount each day you suffer. This is particularly beneficial for accident victims that work outside of the home or have children to take care of as they recover.