Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term consequences of a car crash can result in costly medical bills, a diminished income and suffering. The person responsible for your accident must be accountable for the losses.

A skilled New York City auto accidents accident lawyer can help you pursue the full amount of compensation for all your losses. A qualified attorney for car accidents can also help you avoid inexplicably denied claims by insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver has the responsibility to drive in a safe manner and pay attention to the road. Distracted driving is a major cause of near-collisions and collisions and is extremely dangerous for other drivers on the road. If you've been injured due to distracted drivers you could be legally entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving could include eating, reaching out for items in the car, interacting with passengers and adjusting dashboard controls such as the radio or temperature or personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup, and many more. This could include eating, grabbing items in the car, engaging with passengers, adjusting dashboard controls such as 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 the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), about 80 percent all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions are the result of distracted driving. If you take your eyes off of the road for just five seconds while driving at 55 mph could double your crash risk.

If you've suffered injuries in a crash caused by a distracted driver, a skilled auto accident attorney can help. They can look into your case and present strongest arguments for full compensation which includes covering all of your current and future expenses.

Car crashes

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

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics that driver errors are a primary factor in crashes involving motor vehicles. Even the tiniest distraction - flipping through radio stations applying makeup or looking at a map could result in an accident that is serious. Other reasons for car accidents include speeding, drunk or reckless driving, poor weather conditions, inexperienced drivers, or older drivers.

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

A seasoned auto accident lawyer can assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve, including for future and past medical expenses and lost wages, physical and mental emotional distress, and more. They can also make sure that your claim for compensation includes insurance coverage for uninsured and sub-insured drivers, if needed. This is particularly important if the person at fault does not have insurance, or has the minimum amount required by New York law.

Motorists who are uninsured or underinsured

Some drivers don't have insurance while others have a minimal amount of insurance. It can be difficult to get the compensation you are due if an uninsured motorist is the cause of a collision. In these instances it is essential to have a competent lawyer working for you and 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 typically part of a full-coverage insurance policy and can provide you with important insurance in the event of a major accident.

The procedure for filing a UIM/UM is similar to the typical auto accident claim. It is usually a matter of submitting copies of your medical bills as well as auto repair bills. The insurance company will scrutinize these documents and others to determine whether your losses are covered by the other driver's policy.

It's important to consult a New York City auto accident lawyer as soon following the crash as you can. immediately file a UIM/UM especially when the other driver claims they do not have insurance or have inadequate 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 vehicle is damaged in an accident, you are able to claim compensation through the insurance company of the party who was at fault. Our lawyers can help you with filing a claim in order to recuperate economic and non-economic damages, including medical expenses and lost wages. You may be entitled to compensation for your pain and discomfort.

We will thoroughly review the damage done to your vehicle and document all physical evidence for your case. This includes taking pictures of the scene where the accident occurred and your property, like dents, broken glass, and cracked screens for your devices. We will also take note of any accident or police reports as well as any information from witnesses.

The law in New York State is comparative negligence which means that even if you're found to be partly responsible for the accident, your damages will be reduced by the proportion of liability attributed to you. The defendant may also be found to be solely responsible for the accident, and therefore not entitled to any form of compensation.

Be sure not to give any written or oral statements to representatives of the at-fault parties' insurance companies, as they can be used against you later in court. It is recommended that you see a doctor as soon possible after the incident. Some injuries can take some time to manifest and could be used against you in court if later you try to claim compensation.