Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term consequences of a car crash can result in expensive medical bills, a reduced income, and pain and suffering. The person responsible for the accident should be held accountable for the loss.

An experienced New York City auto accident lawyer can help you pursue full compensation for all of your losses. A lawyer for car accidents can help you defend yourself against unjustified insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver has a responsibility to drive their vehicle safely and remain focused on the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It's an important factor in collisions. If you've been injured as a result of a distracted driver you could be entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving can involve eating, reaching for objects in the car, interacting and interacting with passengers changing dashboard controls like the temperature or radio or personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup and much more. This involves eating, reaching into the car for items or passengers, and adjusting the controls on the dashboard like the radio or temperature. It can also be personal grooming like shaving or applying make-up.

According to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), about 80 percent all crashes and 65 per cent of near-collisions are caused by driver distraction. Just taking your eyes off the road for just five seconds while driving at 55 mph could increase your risk of crashing.

If you've been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, a skilled lawyer for auto accident attorney accidents can assist. They will investigate your case and make most convincing arguments in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all your current and future costs.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take many different forms, ranging from minor fender benders up to massive head-on collisions. The kind of accident determines liability, as does the severity and extent of injuries sustained by the victims as well as their financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics show that driver errors are the most common driver's fault in motor vehicle accidents. Even the slightest distraction such as flipping through radio stations making-up or reading a map - could cause an injury or accident. Other reasons for car accidents include speeding, drunk or reckless driving, bad weather conditions, inexperienced drivers or older drivers.

A competent New York City car accident lawyer can review your case and identify all parties responsible for your injuries and financial losses. They can also negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance company of the defendant.

An experienced attorney for auto accidents will help you obtain the compensation you deserve for your losses and injuries, including past and future medical costs as well as lost earnings, emotional and physical suffering, and many other damages. They can also make sure that your claim is covered by coverage for uninsured or sub-insured drivers, if necessary. This is especially crucial if the driver at fault doesn't have insurance, or has only the minimum amount required by New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Certain drivers do not have insurance while others have a minimal amount of insurance. It can be difficult to recover compensation when an under-insured or uninsured driver causes a collision. In these circumstances, you should have a qualified legal advocate to assist you in achieving your goals and those of 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 kind of insurance is typically included in a comprehensive insurance policy and can provide important security if you're involved in a serious accident.

The process to file UIM/UM is the same as the usual claim for auto accidents. It generally involves submitting copies of your medical bills and repair bills for your automobile. The insurance company will look over these documents and others to determine whether your losses are covered by the other driver's policy.

It is crucial to talk with a New York City auto accident lawyer as soon following the accident as soon as is possible and make a UIM/UM claim as soon as you can especially if 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 damaged

If your car is damaged in an accident, you are able to seek compensation from the insurance company of the party who was at fault. Our lawyers can assist in submitting a claim to recover financial and non-economic expenses, like medical bills and lost wages. You may also be able to receive compensation for the pain and suffering you have endured.

We will carefully examine the damage to your vehicle and then record all physical evidence to support your case. This includes taking pictures of the scene of the accident and your property, as well as any damage, like scratches and broken glass. We will also take note of any reports of an accident or police report and any witness information.

The law in New York State is comparative negligence which means that even if you're found to be partially accountable for the accident and you are found to be partially responsible, your damages will be diminished by the percentage of liability assigned to you. The defendant could also be found to be completely responsible for the incident and thus not eligible to recover at all.

Be cautious not to provide any written or oral statements to representatives from the at-fault parties' insurance providers, as these can be used against you later in court. It is also important to see a doctor immediately after your accident, as certain injuries can take a while to be discovered and could be used against you if you attempt to claim compensation for your injuries later.