Auto Accident Attorneys

You could be left with a high medical bill as well as a lower income and pain and suffering as a result of an accident. The party who was negligent in causing your accident should be liable to compensate you for these losses.

A seasoned New York City auto accident lawyer can help you seek complete compensation for all your losses. A lawyer for car accidents can help you defend yourself against unjustified insurance denials.

Distracted driving

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

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

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), about 80 percent all crashes and 65 percent of collisions that are near-collisions happen due to distracted driving. Just taking your eyes off of the road for five seconds when you're driving at 55 mph can increase your risk of crashing.

An experienced auto accident lawyer can assist you if been injured in an accident caused by an unintentionally distracted driver. They can look into your case and provide the strongest arguments for full compensation that includes covering all of your future and current expenses.

Car crashes

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

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics reveal that driver errors are the main cause of motor vehicle crashes. Even the tiniest distraction - flipping through radio stations wearing makeup, or reading a map - could cause a serious accident. Other causes of car accidents include reckless driving, speeding drunk driving, bad road conditions and weather, as well as older or inexperienced drivers.

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

A skilled attorney for auto accidents can help you receive the amount you are due, which includes future and past medical costs and lost wages, physical and mental distress, and other damages. They can also make sure that your claim includes coverage for under-insured or uninsured motorists, if necessary. This is especially crucial if the person at fault has no insurance, or only has 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. When an under- or uninsured driver is responsible for causing an accident, it could be difficult to collect compensation for your loss. In these circumstances, it is important to have a seasoned lawyer representing you and 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 will provide you with vital protections in a serious accident.

The process to file UIM/UM claims is similar the typical claim for auto accidents. It usually involves the submission of copies of your medical bills and repair bills for your automobile. The insurance company will examine these and other documents to determine where your losses are within the limits of the coverage of the other driver.

It is important to speak with an New York City auto accident lawyers accident attorney as soon after the accident as soon as is possible and immediately file a UIM/UM particularly when the other driver states 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 car was damaged in a collision, you can pursue compensation for the damage by contacting the insurance company. Our lawyers can help you to file a claim for both economic and non-economic damages, such as the cost of your medical bills and lost income. You may also be able to receive compensation for your pain and suffering.

We will thoroughly review the damage done to your vehicle and record all evidence physical to support your case. This includes taking photos of the scene of the collision, your property and any damage, including scratches and broken glass. We will also gather copies of any police or accident reports, and will secure any crucial information regarding witnesses.

The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence that means that even if you're found to be partly responsible for the incident, your damages will be diminished by the percentage of responsibility you are liable for. The defendant may also be found solely responsible for the accident and therefore not entitled to any form of compensation.

You should not give any written or oral statements to the representatives of the insurance companies of the parties responsible, as they can be used later in court against you. You should also visit an ophthalmologist as soon as possible following the incident. Some injuries can take some time to manifest and may be used against you in court if later you attempt to claim compensation.