Auto Accident Attorneys

You could be faced with a high medical bill as well as a lower income and suffering and pain as a result of an accident. The party responsible for your accident should be held accountable for these losses.

A seasoned New York City auto accident lawyer can assist you in seeking full compensation for all of your losses. A car accident lawyer will protect you from unjustified insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver has a duty to operate their vehicle in a safe manner and keep their eyes on the road. Distracted driving can be dangerous for other road users. It's a major cause of collisions. If you've been injured as a result of distracted drivers, you may be entitled to compensation.

While many people think of texting and calling when they hear the phrase distracted driving It's actually anything that takes your hands off the wheel, eyes off the road, or your mind off the task at the present moment. This can include eating, searching for things in the car, talking to passengers, adjusting dashboard controls such as the radio or temperature or personal grooming, such as shaving or applying make-up, and much more.

According to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) approximately 80 percent all crashes and 65 percent of collisions that are near-collisions happen due to driver distraction. The act of taking your eyes off of the road for just five seconds while driving at 55 mph can double the risk of a crash.

If you've suffered injuries in an accident caused by a distracted driver, a skilled auto accident lawyer can help. They will review your case and present most persuasive arguments for full compensation, including covering all of your future and current expenses.

Car crashes

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

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics the driver's error is a primary reason behind motor vehicle crashes. Even the tiniest distraction - flipping through radio stations making-up or looking at a map can result in an accident that is serious. Other causes of car accidents include reckless driving, speeding drunk driving, bad road conditions and weather, as well as elderly or inexperienced drivers.

A competent New York City car accident lawyer will examine your case and determine all parties responsible for your injuries and financial losses. They can also negotiate an equitable settlement with the defendant's insurer.

A seasoned auto accident lawyers accident attorney can assist you in obtaining the compensation you're entitled to for your losses and injuries that include future and past medical expenses as well as lost earnings, emotional and physical distress, and more. They can also ensure that your accident claim includes insurance coverage for uninsured and sub-insured drivers, in the event that they are required. This is particularly important if the at-fault driver does not have insurance, or has only the minimum coverage required under New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers do not carry insurance and others only have a small amount of coverage. If an uninsured or uninsured driver causes the crash, it may be a challenge to get compensation for your loss. In these circumstances, it is important to have a seasoned 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 coverage is typically part of a full-coverage insurance policy and could provide you with crucial protections in a serious accident.

The process for filing an UIM/UM claim is similar to filing a traditional car crash 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 as well as other ones to determine whether your losses are covered under the other driver's policy.

It is recommended to speak with an New York City car accident attorney as soon as is possible following the accident and submit an UIM/UM claim immediately, particularly when the other driver claims that they don't have 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 vehicle is damaged in an accident, you may seek compensation from the insurance company of the party at fault. Our lawyers can help you with filing a claim in order to get compensation for non-economic and economic expenses, like medical expenses and lost wages. You could be entitled to compensation for the pain and discomfort you have experienced.

We will carefully review the damage caused to your vehicle, and record all evidence physical to support your case. This includes taking photos of the scene where the accident occurred and your property, like damaged glass, dents, and cracked screens for your devices. We will also take note of any reports of an accident or police report and any information about witnesses.

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

Do not provide any written or oral explanations to representatives of insurance companies of the parties responsible, as they can be used in court later against you. It is also crucial to see a physician immediately after your accident, as certain injuries can take a while to be discovered and could be used against you if you try to seek compensation for your injuries later.