Auto Accident Attorneys

There is a chance that you will be left with a high medical bill or a loss of income and suffering and pain due to a car crash. The person who caused your accident should be held accountable for these losses.

A skilled New York City auto accident lawsuit accident lawyer can help you pursue full compensation for all of your losses. A trained car accident attorney will also shield you from inexplicably denied claims by insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver has a duty to operate their vehicle in a safe manner and remain focused on the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It's one of the main causes of collisions. If you have been injured by a driver who was distracted, you may be eligible for compensation.

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

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, the majority of crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions result from driver distraction. Even turning your attention away from the road for five seconds at 55 mph increases your chance of being involved in a crash.

If you've been injured in a crash caused by a distracted driver, a skilled auto accident lawyer can help. They will investigate your case and make the strongest arguments for full compensation that includes covering all of your current and future expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take a variety of forms including simple fender benders, to devastating head-on collisions. The type of accident determines liability and severity, as well as the amount and nature of injuries to the victims as well as their financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics show that driver errors are the main cause of motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest distractions like changing radio stations and applying makeup or the road map, could cause a serious crash. Other common causes of car accidents include reckless driving, speeding drunk driving, dangerous road conditions and weather, as well as elderly or inexperienced drivers.

A competent New York City car accident lawyer can review your case and identify all parties responsible for your injuries and financial losses. They can also discuss with the insurance company to reach an equitable settlement of your claim.

An experienced auto accident lawyer can help you get the compensation you're due for your losses and injuries that include future and past medical treatment costs, lost earnings, physical and emotional suffering, and many other damages. They can also ensure that your accident claim includes coverage for sub-insured or uninsured drivers, if necessary. This is especially crucial if the driver at fault does not have insurance, or has only the minimum coverage required under New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured drivers

Some drivers don't carry insurance while others have a small amount of coverage. It is difficult to obtain compensation if an uninsured or uninsured motorist is the cause of a collision. In these instances you must have a skilled legal advocate to help you meet your goals and those of 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 part of a full-coverage insurance policy and will provide you with vital security in the event of an accident.

The process of filing an UIM/UM claim is similar to that of filing a traditional car accident claim. This usually involves submitting copies your medical bills and Auto Accident Lawyer auto repair bills. The insurance company will review these and other documents to determine whether your losses are within the limits of the other driver's coverage.

It's best to consult with a New York City car accident lawyer as soon as you can following the accident and submit an UIM/UM claim as soon as possible, particularly when the other driver claims 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 destruction

If your car is damaged in an accident, you can get compensation through the insurance company of the party at the fault. Our lawyers can help make a claim on both economic and non-economic losses, including the cost of medical bills and lost income. You could be entitled to compensation for the pain and discomfort you have experienced.

We will record all physical evidence in your case. This includes taking photos of the scene where the accident occurred and your property, including damaged glass, dents, and cracked screens for your devices. We will also gather any reports of an accident or police report and any witness information.

The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence, which means that even if found to be partially responsible for the incident and you are found to be partially responsible, your damages will be reduced by the proportion of liability assigned to you. In addition, the defendant could find themselves to be the sole responsible for the incident and thus not eligible to recover at all.

Be cautious not to provide any oral or written statements to representatives of the at-fault party's insurance companies, since these could be later used against you in court. It is also crucial to visit a doctor as soon as you can after the accident, since some injuries take time to manifest and could be used against you if you attempt to seek compensation for your injuries later.