Auto Accident Attorneys

You may be left with high medical bills as well as a lower income and suffering and pain due to a car crash. The party responsible for your accident should be accountable for the losses.

A skilled New York City auto accident lawyer can help you pursue the full amount of compensation for all your losses. A trained car accident attorney will also shield you from unfair denials from insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver has a responsibility to operate their vehicle safely and keep their focus on the road. Distracted driving is a major cause of collisions and near-collisions, and it can be extremely dangerous for other motorists on the road. If you have been injured from a driver who was distracted, you may be qualified for compensation.

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

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, about 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions result from driver distraction. Even taking your eyes off of the road for five seconds at 55 mph can double your risk of a crash.

If you've suffered injuries in a crash caused by a distracted driver, a skilled auto accident lawyer can aid. They will investigate your case and present strongest arguments for full compensation and include all of your current and future expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can come in a variety forms that range from simple fender benders to catastrophic head-on collisions. The nature of the crash determines who may be at fault, as does the nature and extent of the injuries suffered by the victims and the magnitude of their financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics the driver's error is a primary factor in crashes involving motor vehicles. Even the tiniest distraction, such as changing radio stations and applying makeup or a road map, can result in a serious accident. Other causes of car accidents include speeding, reckless driving drunk driving, unsafe road conditions and weather, and older or inexperienced drivers.

A knowledgeable New York City car accident lawyer can review your case and identify the parties responsible for your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate a fair settlement with insurance company that is the defendant's.

A skilled auto accident lawyer can assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve for your injuries and losses, including past and future medical expenses loss of earnings, emotional and physical stress, and other damages. They can also ensure that your claim has insurance coverage for uninsured and sub-insured drivers, if necessary. This is particularly crucial if the driver at fault has no insurance, or has only the minimum amount required by New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers opt not to carry car insurance, and some have a limited coverage. It is difficult to obtain compensation if an uninsured or uninsured driver causes a collision. In these circumstances you must have a skilled legal advocate to assist you in meeting your goals 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 coverage is usually part of a full-coverage insurance policy, and it can provide important security in the event of an accident.

The process for filing a UIM/UM claim is similar to filing a standard car accident claim. It usually involves submitting copies of your medical bills and auto repair bills. The insurance company will look over these documents as well as other ones to determine whether your losses are covered under the other driver's policy.

It is essential to consult an New York City auto accident law firm accident lawyer as soon following the crash as you can. immediately file a UIM/UM particularly in the event that the other driver claims they do not have insurance or lack 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, it is possible to claim compensation through the insurance company of the party at the fault. Our lawyers can help you with filing a claim in order to recuperate economic and non-economic damages, like medical expenses and lost wages. You may be entitled to compensation for your discomfort and pain.

We will keep track of every physical evidence you have in your case. This includes taking pictures of the scene of the accident and your property, as well as any damage, like dents and broken glass. We will also take copies of any accident or police reports, and will secure any necessary information from witnesses.

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

You should not give any written or oral declarations to the representatives of the insurance companies of the parties who are at fault since they could be used in court later against you. It is also important to consult a doctor right away after your accident, as certain injuries may take a while to manifest and could be used against you if you attempt to obtain compensation for your injuries later.