Auto Accident Attorneys

There is a chance that you will be left with high medical bills, a decreased income, and suffering and pain as a result of a car crash. The person who caused your accident should be liable to pay for these losses.

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

Distracted driving

Every driver has a responsibility to drive their vehicle safely and keep their focus on the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It's a major cause of collisions. If you've been injured due to distracted drivers you could be legally entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving could include eating, reaching for items in the car, interacting and interacting with passengers and adjusting dashboard controls, such as the temperature or radio personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup and much more. This could mean eating, grabbing items in the car, engaging with passengers as well as adjusting the controls on the dashboard like the radio or temperature or personal grooming, such as shaving or applying makeup and much 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 are caused by driver distraction. And even just taking your eyes off the road for five seconds at 55 mph increases the risk of a crash.

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

Car crashes

Car accidents can be in many different types, from minor fender benders to massive head-on collisions. The type of collision determines who could be accountable, as well as the severity and extent of the injuries suffered by the victims and the extent of their financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics show that driver errors are the primary cause of motor vehicle crashes. Even the tiniest distraction such as switching radio stations, applying makeup or reading a road map, can lead to a serious accident. Other common causes of car accidents include speeding, reckless driving drunk driving, unsafe road conditions and weather, as well as elderly or inexperienced drivers.

A New York City car accident lawyer can analyze your case to identify the parties accountable and determine the extent of your financial and physical injuries. They can also negotiate with the defendant's insurance company to agree on an equitable settlement of your claim.

A seasoned auto accidents accident attorney can help you get the compensation you deserve for your losses and injuries which include past and future medical costs as well as lost earnings, emotional and physical distress, and other damages. They can also make sure that your claim for compensation includes insurance for motorists who are uninsured, or under-insured should it be required. This is especially important if the driver at fault doesn't have insurance, or has the minimum amount required by New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers opt not to carry car insurance, while others are covered only in the minimum. If an uninsured or uninsured driver causes an accident, it could be difficult to collect compensation for your loss. In these circumstances, you should have your own skilled legal advocate who can assist you in meeting your goals, as well as 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 kind of insurance is typically included in a comprehensive policy and can provide important security if you're involved in an accident that is serious.

The process of filing an UIM/UM claim is similar to that of filing a traditional car crash claim. It generally involves submitting copies of your medical bills as well as repair bills for your car. The insurance company will evaluate these along with other documents to determine where your losses are within the limits of the coverage of the other driver.

It is recommended to speak with an New York City car accident attorney as soon as possible after the crash and make an UIM/UM claim as soon as possible, particularly when the other driver claims that they don't have or have insufficient 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 Damage

If your car has been damaged in a crash and you are seeking compensation for the damages through the at-fault party's insurance company. Our lawyers can help you in submitting a claim to recuperate economic and non-economic damages, like medical bills and lost wages. You could also be eligible to claim compensation for your pain and suffering.

We will document every physical evidence that is found in your case. This includes taking photos of the accident scene as well as your property and any damage, like fractured glass or dents. We also will collect copies of any police or accident reports, as well as secure any vital information about witnesses.

The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence, which means that even if found to be partially responsible for the accident and you are found to be partially responsible, your damages will be diminished by the percentage of liability assigned to you. The defendant could also be found to be completely responsible for the accident, and therefore not entitled to any compensation.

Be careful not to give any oral or written declarations to representatives from the at-fault party's insurance companies, since these can be used against you later in court. It is also crucial to see a physician immediately after an accident, as certain injuries may take a while to manifest and could be used against you if you attempt to claim compensation for your injuries later.