Auto Accident Attorneys

You could be faced with a high medical bill as well as a lower income and pain and suffering as a result of an accident. The person responsible for your accident must be accountable for the losses.

A New York City auto accident lawyer can assist you in obtaining full compensation for your losses. A trained car accident attorney can also protect you from inexplicably denied claims by insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver has a responsibility to drive their vehicle safely and remain focused on the road. Distracted driving is the primary cause of near-collisions and collisions and can be extremely dangerous for other motorists on the road. If you've been injured due to distracted drivers you could be legally entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving can involve eating, reaching for objects in the car, interacting with passengers as well as adjusting dashboard controls like the temperature or radio personal grooming, such as shaving or applying makeup and more. This could include eating, reaching for items in the car, interacting with passengers or adjusting the dashboard controls such as the temperature or radio or personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup, and more.

According to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) about 80 percent all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions result from distracted driving. And even just looking away from the road for five seconds at 55 mph can double your chance of being involved in a crash.

If you've been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, a skilled lawyer for auto accidents can assist. They will investigate your case to present the most persuasive arguments for full compensation. This includes covering all of your current and future costs.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take a variety of forms including simple fender benders, to devastating head-on collisions. The nature of the accident determines who is responsible, as well as the nature and extent of the injuries suffered by victims and the magnitude of their financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics show that driver error is the leading cause of motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest of distractions like switching radio stations, applying makeup or reading the road map, could result in a serious accident. Other causes of car accidents include speeding, reckless or drunk driving, poor weather conditions, inexperienced drivers, or older drivers.

A New York City car accident lawyer can examine your case to determine all parties responsible and determine the severity of your injuries and financial losses. They can also negotiate a fair settlement with defendant's insurer.

An experienced attorney for auto accidents will help you obtain the compensation you are entitled to for your losses and injuries that include future and past medical expenses, lost earnings, emotional and physical suffering, and many other damages. They can also ensure that your claim has coverage for sub-insured or uninsured drivers, if required. This is particularly crucial if the driver who is at fault does not have insurance, or has only the minimum coverage required under New York law.

Motorists who are uninsured or underinsured

Some drivers don't carry insurance and others only have a minimal amount of insurance. It isn't easy to collect the compensation you are due if an uninsured motorist causes a collision. In these situations it is important to have a skilled legal advocate working to help you meet 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 coverage is typically part of a full-coverage insurance policy and could provide you with crucial insurance in the event of a major accident.

The process for filing UIM/UM claims is similar the traditional claim for auto accident lawsuits accidents. It usually involves submitting copies of your medical bills as well as auto repair bills. The insurance company will analyze these and other documents to determine where your losses fall within the boundaries of the other driver's coverage.

It's important to consult a New York City auto accident lawyer as soon after the accident as you can and make a UIM/UM claim as soon as you can especially if the other driver claims they do not 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 Damage

If your car has been damaged in a collision then you may be able to pursue compensation for the damage through the insurance company of the responsible party. company. Our lawyers can help you with filing a claim in order to recover economic and non-economic expenses, like medical expenses and lost wages. You may be entitled to compensation for your discomfort and pain.

We will take a careful look at the damage that was caused to your vehicle and take note of all evidence for your case. This includes taking photographs of the accident scene and your property, as well as any damage, like cracks and dents. We will also gather copies of any accident or police reports, as well as secure any vital information about witnesses.

The law that is in force in New York State is comparative negligence which means that even if you are found to be partly at fault for the accident and you are found to be partially responsible, your damages will be diminished by the percentage of responsibility you are liable for. In addition, the defendant could be found to be totally responsible for the accident and therefore not eligible to recover at all.

Do not provide any written or oral declarations to representatives of insurance companies of the parties who are at fault because they could be used later in court against you. You should also see a doctor as soon possible after the incident. Some injuries can take time to show and could be used against you in court should you later try to claim compensation.