Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term effects of a car accident can result in expensive medical bills, a diminished income, and even suffering. The person responsible for your accident should be held accountable for the loss.

A seasoned New York City auto accident lawyer can help you seek the full amount of compensation for all your losses. A lawyer for car accidents can protect you against unwarranted insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver has the responsibility to drive in a safe manner and be aware of the road. Distracted driving is a major cause of near-collisions and collisions and can be extremely dangerous for other motorists on the road. If you've been injured by distracted drivers, you may be entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving could include eating, reaching for objects in the car, engaging with passengers as well as adjusting dashboard controls like the radio or temperature or personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup, and more. This can include eating, searching for things in the car, interacting with other drivers or adjusting the dashboard controls like the radio or temperature or personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup, and many 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 distracted driving. Even taking your eyes off the road for just five seconds while driving at 55 mph could increase your risk of crashing.

An experienced auto accident lawyer can assist you if you've been injured in an accident caused by a driver who was distracted. They can look into your case and make the most persuasive arguments for full compensation, including covering all of your future and current expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take many different types, from minor fender benders to catastrophic head-on collisions. The kind of accident determines liability and severity, as well as the amount and nature of injuries to the victims as well as their financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics, driver error is a leading cause of motor vehicle crashes. Even the tiniest distractions like switching radio stations or applying makeup, or even reading the road map, could cause a serious accident. Other common causes of car accidents are speeding, reckless driving, drunk driving, poor road conditions and weather, as well as inexperienced or elderly drivers.

A skilled New York City car accident lawyer can analyze your case and pinpoint the parties responsible for your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate an equitable settlement with the insurer of the defendant.

An experienced attorney for auto accidents can assist you in getting the compensation you are entitled to for your losses and injuries, including past and future medical expenses and lost earnings, emotional and physical distress, and more. They can also ensure that your claim for compensation includes insurance coverage for uninsured and sub-insured drivers, in the event that they are required. This is especially crucial if the driver who is at fault is not insured or has only the minimum required under New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers don't carry car insurance, while some have a limited coverage. It can be difficult to get the compensation you are due if an uninsured motorist is the cause of a collision. In these circumstances, you should have a qualified legal advocate on hand to assist you in meeting your objectives 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 insurance is usually part of a full-coverage insurance policy and can provide important security in the event of an accident.

The process of filing UIM/UM claims is similar the standard claim for auto accident attorneys accidents. It generally involves submitting copies of your medical bills and repair bills for your automobile. The insurance company will look over these documents along with other ones to determine whether your losses are covered by the policy of the other driver.

It's best to consult with an New York City car accident lawyer as soon as you can after the crash and file an immediate claim for UIM/UM, 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 is damaged in an accident, you can get compensation through the insurance company of the party who was at fault. Our lawyers can help you make a claim on both economic and non-economic losses, including the cost of your medical bills and lost income. You may also be able to receive compensation for the pain and suffering you have endured.

We will thoroughly review the damage caused to your vehicle and document all physical evidence for your case. This includes taking photographs of the scene where the accident occurred and your property, including damaged glass, dents, and cracked screen protectors for your device. We will also gather any accident or police reports and any witness information.

The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence meaning that even if you are found to be partly at fault for the accident, your damages will be reduced by the proportion of liability attributed to you. The defendant could also be found to be completely responsible for the incident and thus not eligible to recover at all.

Be sure not to give any written or oral statements to representatives from the at-fault parties' insurance companies, as they can be used against you later in court. You should also visit a doctor as soon possible after the incident. Some injuries can take some time to manifest and may be used against you in court if later you try to claim compensation.