Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term effects of a car accident could cause you to be faced with costly medical bills, a diminished income, and even suffering. The person who caused your accident should be held accountable for these losses.

A seasoned New York City auto accident lawyer can help you pursue full compensation for all your losses. A lawyer who handles car accidents will protect you from unjustified insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver has the responsibility to drive in a safe manner and pay attention to the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It is one of the main causes of collisions. If you have been injured by a motorist who is distracted, you may be entitled to compensation.

Although many people think of texting or calling when they hear the phrase distracted driving it's actually any activity that puts your hands off the steering wheel, your eyes off of the road, or takes your mind off the task at hand. This could mean eating, reaching for items in the car, talking to passengers and adjusting dashboard controls like the temperature or radio or personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup, and 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 close-collisions involve some type of driver distraction. And even just taking your eyes off of the road for five seconds at 55mph doubles your risk of a crash.

If you've been injured in a crash caused by a distracted driver, a skilled auto accident lawyer can help. They will investigate your case and make most persuasive arguments for full compensation. This includes covering all of your ongoing and future expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take many forms including simple fender benders to devastating head-on collisions. The type of accident determines who's liable, as well as the extent and severity of the injuries sustained by the victims and the magnitude of their financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics reveal that driver errors are the most common driver's fault in motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest of distractions like changing radio stations, applying makeup or reading a road map, can lead to a serious accident. Other causes of car accidents are speeding, drunk or reckless driving, bad weather conditions, inexperienced drivers or elderly drivers.

A experienced New York City car accident lawyer will analyze your case and pinpoint the parties accountable for your injuries and financial losses. They can also bargain with the insurance company to agree on an acceptable settlement for your claim.

An experienced auto accident lawyer will help you obtain the compensation you are entitled to for your losses and injuries including future and past medical treatment costs as well as lost earnings, emotional and physical stress, and other damages. They can also make sure that your accident claim includes insurance for motorists who are uninsured, or under-insured, if necessary. This is particularly crucial if the person at fault does not have insurance, or is only carrying the minimum amount required by New York law.

Underinsured or uninsured motorists

Some drivers do not carry insurance for their car, and some have a limited coverage. It can be difficult to get compensation if an uninsured or uninsured motorist causes a crash. In these cases it is crucial to have a skilled 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 usually part of an insurance policy with full coverage, and it could provide you with crucial protections in the event of a serious accident.

The process of making a UIM/UM claim is similar to that of filing a standard car accident claim. It typically involves submitting copies of your medical bills and automobile repair bills. The insurance company will evaluate these along with other documents to determine where your losses fall within the boundaries of the other driver's coverage.

It is important to speak with a New York City auto accident attorney as soon after the crash as possible and immediately file a UIM/UM especially if the other driver claims they don't have insurance or do not have adequate 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 destruction

If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, you can claim compensation through the insurance company of the party who was at the fault. Our lawyers can help you to file a claim for both economic and non-economic damages, such as the cost of medical bills and lost income. You could be entitled to compensation for your pain and discomfort.

We will carefully review the damage caused to your vehicle and record all evidence physical to support your case. This includes taking photographs of the scene of the collision and your property, such as damaged glass, dents, and cracked device screens. We will also collect copies of any accident or police reports, and secure any vital information about witnesses.

The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence that means that even if you are found to be partly accountable for the accident and you are found to be partially responsible, your damages will be reduced by the percentage of liability assigned to you. In addition, the defendant could be found to be totally responsible for the accident and therefore ineligible to recover at all.

It is not advisable to give any written or oral explanations to the representatives of the insurance companies of the parties who are at fault, as they can be used later in court to smear you. It is recommended that you see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible following the accident. Some injuries can take time to manifest and may be used against you in court if later you attempt to claim compensation.