Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term effects of a car accident could result in expensive medical bills, a reduced income, and pain and suffering. The party who was negligent in causing the crash should be held responsible to pay for these losses.

A New York City auto accident lawsuits accident attorney can help you seek the full amount of compensation for your losses. A car accident lawyer will protect you from unjustified insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver has a duty to drive their vehicle safely and remain focused on the road. Distracted driving can be dangerous for other road users. It's the leading cause of collisions. If you've been injured due to a distracted driver you could be entitled to compensation.

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

According to research conducted 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 turning your attention away from the road for five seconds at 55mph doubles your chance of being involved in a crash.

If you've suffered injuries in an accident caused by a distracted driver, a skilled lawyer for auto accidents can assist. They will review your case to make the strongest arguments in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all your future and current costs.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take on a variety of forms, from simple fender benders to devastating head-on collisions. The type of crash determines who may be liable, as well as the severity and extent of the injuries sustained by the victims as well as the extent of their financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics driver error is the leading driver's fault in motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest distraction like flipping through radio stations, putting on makeup or looking at a map can cause an accident of serious severity. Other causes of car accidents are speeding, reckless or drunk driving, bad weather conditions, inexperienced drivers, or elderly drivers.

A New York City car accident lawyer can analyze your case to identify the parties accountable and determine the extent of your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance company that is the defendant's.

A skilled lawyer for auto accidents will help you get the compensation you deserve, which could include future and past medical expenses loss of wages, mental and physical stress, and other injuries. They can also ensure that your accident claim includes coverage for sub-insured or uninsured drivers, if needed. This is especially important if the at-fault driver is not insured or has only the minimum required under New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured drivers

Some drivers don't have insurance while others have a small amount of coverage. When an under- or uninsured motorist causes collisions, it can be a challenge to get compensation for your losses. In these instances, you should have a qualified legal advocate working to help you achieve your goals and the goals 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 included in a comprehensive policy and can offer you important protections if you are involved in a serious accident.

The process for filing UIM/UM is the same as the traditional auto accident claim. The process typically involves submitting copies your medical bills and auto repair bills. The insurance company will examine these documents as well as other ones to determine if your losses are covered by the other driver's policy.

It is recommended to speak with an New York City car accident attorney as soon as you can following the accident and submit an immediate claim for UIM/UM especially if the other driver says 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, you can pursue compensation for the damages by contacting the insurance company. Our attorneys can help you submit a claim for economic and non-economic damage, 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 thoroughly review the damage to your vehicle and document all physical evidence for your case. This includes taking photos of the scene of the collision and your property, as well as any damage, like dents and broken glass. We will also collect any accident or police reports and any information about witnesses.

The law in New York State is based on negligence that is comparative. This means that if you're found partially responsible for an accident, you will be able to reduce your damages by the amount of blame you're given. The defendant could also be found solely responsible for the accident and therefore is not entitled to any form of compensation.

Be wary of giving any written or oral declarations to representatives from the at-fault parties' insurance companies, since these can be used against you later in court. It is also crucial to see a doctor immediately following your accident, because some injuries take a long time to show up and can be used against you if you try to claim compensation for your injuries later.