Auto Accident Attorneys

There is a chance that you will be left with high medical costs as well as a lower income and pain and suffering as a result of a car crash. The person who caused your accident should be liable to compensate for these losses.

A New York City auto accident attorney can help you get the full amount of compensation for your losses. A skilled attorney in car accidents will also shield you from unreasonable denials by insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver is responsible to operate their vehicle safely and remain focused on the road. Distracted driving is a leading cause of near-collisions and collisions and can be extremely dangerous for other drivers on the road. If you've been injured by a motorist who is distracted, you could be legally entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving may include eating, reaching for items in the car, engaging with passengers as well as adjusting dashboard controls such as the temperature or radio personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup, and many more. This includes eating, reaching into the car for items, interacting with passengers and adjusting the controls on the dashboard like the radio or temperature. It can also include 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 percent of near-collisions result from distracted driving. Just taking your eyes off of the road for just five seconds while driving at 55 mph can increase your risk of crashing.

If you've been injured in a crash caused by a distracted driver, an experienced lawyer for auto accident lawsuit accidents can assist. They will review your case and provide the strongest arguments for a full settlement and include all of your future and current expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can be in numerous forms, from minor fender benders up to catastrophic head-on collisions. The type of accident determines who is responsible, as well as the severity and extent of the injuries suffered by victims and the amount of financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics show that driver errors are the primary driver's fault in motor vehicle accidents. Even the slightest distraction such as flipping through radio channels, putting on makeup or looking at a map can cause an accident of serious severity. Other common causes of car accidents include speeding, reckless driving drunk driving, unsafe road conditions and weather, and elderly or inexperienced drivers.

A New York City car accident attorney can analyze your case to identify the parties at fault and determine the severity of your financial losses and injuries. They can also bargain with the insurance company to agree on an acceptable settlement for your claim.

A skilled attorney for auto accident law Firm accidents can assist you in obtaining the amount you are due, which includes for past and future medical expenses and lost wages, physical and mental anxiety, and other damages. They can also ensure that your accident claim includes insurance coverage for uninsured and sub-insured drivers, if necessary. This is particularly important if the driver 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, while others are covered only in the minimum. If an uninsured or uninsured driver is responsible for causing a crash, it can be especially difficult to recover compensation for the loss. In these cases you need to have a competent legal advocate who can help you meet your goals and those 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 typically part of an insurance policy that covers all of your needs, and it can provide important protections in the event of a serious accident.

The process to file UIM/UM claims is similar to the typical claim for auto accident lawyers accidents. It typically involves submitting copies of your medical bills and repairs to your vehicle. The insurance company will look over these documents as well as other ones to determine if your losses are covered under the other driver's policy.

It's best to consult with an New York City car accident lawyer as soon as you can after the accident and file an UIM/UM claim immediately and especially when the other driver claims 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 car has been damaged in a collision and you want to seek compensation for the damage by contacting the insurance company. Our attorneys can assist you with filing a claim in order to recover financial and non-economic expenses, like medical expenses and lost wages. You could also be eligible to claim compensation for the pain and suffering you have endured.

We will document every physical evidence you have in your case. This includes taking pictures of the accident scene and your property, including dents, broken glass, and cracked screens for your devices. We will also collect any reports of an accident or police report and any witness information.

The law in New York State is comparative negligence meaning that even if you are found to be partially responsible for the accident the amount of your damages will be reduced by the proportion of liability attributed to you. The defendant could also find themselves to be the sole responsible for the accident and therefore ineligible to recover at all.

Do not provide any written or oral declarations to representatives of insurance companies of the parties at fault since they could be used later in court against you. It is recommended that you see a doctor as soon as possible following the accident. Some injuries can take time to manifest and could be used against you in court should you later attempt to claim compensation.