Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term effects of a car crash can result in expensive medical bills, a lower income, and pain and suffering. The party responsible for your accident must be held accountable for these losses.

A seasoned New York City auto accident lawyer can help you seek full compensation for all of your losses. A lawyer for car accidents can protect you against unwarranted insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver is required to operate their vehicle safely and keep their attention focused on the road. Distracted driving is a leading cause of collisions and near-collisions and is incredibly dangerous for other drivers on the road. If you've been injured as a result of distracted drivers, you may be legally entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving could include eating, reaching for items in the car, engaging with passengers and adjusting dashboard controls, such as the radio or temperature or personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup and many more. This involves eating, reaching into the car to get items or passengers, and adjusting the dashboard controls such as the radio or temperature. It can also be personal grooming like shaving or applying makeup.

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, the majority of crashes and 65 percent of close-collisions are caused by driver distraction. And even just looking away from the road for five seconds at 55 mph increases your risk of a crash.

If you've been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, a skilled auto accident attorney can help. They can investigate your case and provide the strongest arguments for a full settlement that includes covering all of your future and current expenses.

Car crashes

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

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics show that driver errors are the leading cause of motor vehicle crashes. Even the slightest distraction such as switching radio stations or applying makeup or reading the road map, could result in a serious accident. Other reasons for car accidents are speeding, reckless or drunk driving, poor weather conditions, inexperienced drivers, or elderly drivers.

A knowledgeable New York City car accident lawyer can review your case and identify the parties accountable for your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate with the insurance company to agree on an equitable settlement of your claim.

A seasoned auto accident lawsuits accident attorney can assist you in obtaining the compensation you're due for your losses and injuries, including past and future medical expenses and lost earnings, physical and emotional suffering, and many other damages. They can also ensure that your claim for compensation includes insurance coverage for uninsured and sub-insured drivers, if required. This is particularly crucial if the driver at fault does not have insurance or has only the minimum coverage required under New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers do not have insurance on their cars, while others have only a small amount of coverage. It is difficult to obtain the compensation you are due if an uninsured motorist causes a crash. In these instances it is essential 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 insurance is often included in a comprehensive insurance policy and can provide important security if you're involved in an accident that is serious.

The procedure for filing UIM/UM is the same as the standard auto accident claim. It is usually a matter of submitting copies of your medical bills and auto repair bills. The insurance company will analyze these and other documents to determine whether your losses fall within the boundaries of the other driver's insurance.

It is important to speak with an New York City auto accident attorney as soon after the accident as you can and file a UIM/UM right away, especially if the other driver claims they don't 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 damage

If your vehicle was damaged in a collision, you can pursue compensation for the damage through the at-fault party's insurance company. Our attorneys can help you to file a claim for both economic and non-economic damage, including the cost of medical bills and lost income. You could be entitled to compensation for your discomfort and pain.

We will thoroughly review the damage to your vehicle, and take note of all evidence to support your case. This includes taking pictures of the accident site the property, and any damage, including scratches and broken glass. We will also take note of any police reports or accidents as well as any information from witnesses.

The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence that means that even if found to be partly responsible for the incident, your damages will be reduced by the percentage of the liability you have been assigned. The defendant may also be found to be completely responsible for the accident and therefore not entitled to any form of compensation.

You should not give any written or oral statements to representatives of insurance companies of the party at fault as they may be used later in court against you. It is also crucial to visit a doctor as soon as you can after the accident, since some injuries take time to be discovered and could be used against you if you try to get compensation for your injuries later.