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Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term consequences of a car accident can result in expensive medical bills, a decreased income, and even suffering. The negligent party that caused your accident should be liable to compensate for these losses.

A skilled New York City auto accident lawyer can help you seek complete compensation for all your losses. An attorney for car accidents will protect you from unjustified insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver is responsible to operate their vehicle in a safe manner and keep their attention focused on the road. Distracted driving is the leading cause of near-collisions and collisions and is extremely dangerous for other motorists on the road. If you have been injured by a motorist who is distracted, you may be legally entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving could include eating, reaching out for items in the car, interacting with other passengers as well as adjusting dashboard controls such as the radio or temperature personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup, and more. This could mean eating, searching for things in the car, talking to passengers, adjusting dashboard controls like the temperature or radio, personal grooming like shaving or applying makeup, and many more.

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 distracted driving. And even just taking your eyes off the road for five seconds at 55 mph can double the risk of a crash.

If you've suffered injuries in an accident caused by a distracted driver, an experienced lawyer for auto accidents can assist. They can look into your case to make the strongest arguments in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all of your present and future expenses.

Car crashes

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

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics that driver errors are a main driver's fault in motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest distractions - flipping through radio stations, putting on makeup or looking at a map can cause a serious accident. Other causes of car accidents are speeding, drunk or reckless driving, poor weather conditions, inexperienced drivers or older drivers.

A New York City car accident lawyer will analyze your case to identify all parties responsible and determine the extent of your financial losses and injuries. They can also discuss with the insurance company to agree on a fair settlement for your claim.

A skilled lawyer for auto accidents will help you get the compensation you deserve, which could include future and past medical costs as well as lost wages, physical and mental emotional distress, and more. They can also make sure that your claim for compensation includes insurance coverage for uninsured and sub-insured drivers, in the event that they are required. This is especially important if the at-fault driver is not insured or has only the minimum required under New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers don't carry car insurance, and others are covered only in the minimum. It is difficult to obtain compensation if an uninsured or uninsured motorist causes a collision. In these circumstances it is essential to have a seasoned lawyer on your side as well as 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 often included in a comprehensive policy and can provide you with important protections if you are involved in a serious collision.

The process of filing UIM/UM claims is similar to making a typical car accident claim. This usually involves submitting copies your medical bills as well as auto repair bills. The insurance company will review these and other documents to determine whether your losses fall within the bounds of the other driver's insurance.

It's best to consult with an New York City car accident lawyer as soon as you can after the crash and file an UIM/UM claim immediately especially if the other driver claims they don't have or have insufficient 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 destruction

If your car is damaged in an accident, it is possible to get compensation through the insurance company of the party at the fault. Our lawyers can help you in filing a claim to recover economic and non-economic losses, such as medical bills and lost wages. You could be entitled to compensation for your pain and discomfort.

We will carefully examine the damage that was caused to your vehicle, and then record all physical evidence for your case. This includes taking photos of the accident site the property, and any damage, such as cracks and dents. We will also take note of any reports of an accident or police report as well as any information from witnesses.

The law in New York State is based on negligence that is comparative. This means that if you're found partially responsible for an accident, you'll be reduced in damages by the amount of blame you're awarded. The defendant may also be found to be solely responsible for the accident and therefore not entitled to any kind of compensation.

You should not provide any oral or written statements to the representatives of the insurance companies of the parties who are at fault as they may be used later in court to smear you. It is recommended that you see a doctor as soon as possible after the accident. Some injuries can take a while to manifest and could be used against you in court if you later try to claim compensation.