Auto Accident Attorneys

You could be faced with high medical costs as well as a lower income and suffering and pain due to an accident. The person responsible for the accident must be held accountable for these losses.

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

Distracted driving

Every driver has the duty to drive safely and be aware of the road. Distracted driving can be dangerous for other road users. It's a major cause of collisions. If you have been injured by a motorist who is distracted, you may be entitled to compensation.

While many people think of texting or calling when they hear the term distracted driving It's actually anything that puts your hands off the steering wheel, your eyes off the road, or auto accident thoughts away from the task at hand. This includes eating, reaching in the car for items, interacting with 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, approximately 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of close-collisions involve some form of driver distraction. The act of taking your eyes off of the road for just five seconds while driving at 55 mph can double the risk of a crash.

If you've suffered injuries in a crash caused by a distracted driver, an experienced auto accident lawyer can help. They can investigate your case and provide the strongest arguments for a full settlement and include all of your current and future expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can come in a variety forms including simple fender benders to catastrophic head-on collisions. The nature of the accident determines the liability as does the severity and nature of injuries to the victims and their financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics show that driver error is the primary driver's fault in motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest distraction such as flipping through radio channels making-up or reading a map - can cause an accident of serious severity. Other common causes of car accidents are reckless driving, speeding drunk driving, auto accident unsafe road conditions and weather, as well as inexperienced or elderly drivers.

A competent New York City car accident lawyer will examine your case and determine all parties responsible for your injuries and financial losses. They can also negotiate a fair settlement with the insurer of the defendant.

A seasoned auto accident lawyer can help you receive the compensation you deserve, such as for future and past medical costs loss of wages, physical and mental distress, and other damages. They can also ensure that your accident claim includes insurance coverage for uninsured and sub-insured drivers, if necessary. This is especially important if the person at fault is not insured or has insurance, or has only the minimum amount required by New York law.

Underinsured or uninsured motorists

Some drivers don't carry insurance and others only have a small amount of coverage. If an under-, or uninsured driver causes an accident, it could be especially difficult to recover compensation for your losses. In these cases you need to have a qualified legal advocate who can assist you in meeting your goals, as well as 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 usually included in a comprehensive policy and can offer you important protections in the event that you're involved in a serious collision.

The process of filing a UIM/UM claim is similar to filing a traditional car accident claim. It usually involves submitting copies of your medical bills and auto repair bills. The insurance company will review these documents as well as other ones to determine whether your losses are covered under the policy of the other driver.

It's best to consult with a New York City car accident attorney as soon as possible after the crash and file an UIM/UM claim as soon as possible in the event that 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 Damage

If your car was damaged in a crash then you may be able to pursue compensation for the repairs through the insurance of the party at fault company. Our lawyers can assist you in filing a claim and recover economic and non-economic expenses, like medical expenses and lost wages. You could be entitled to compensation for your pain and discomfort.

We will record all evidence physical in your case. This includes taking photographs of the scene of the accident as well as your property and any damage, such as fractured glass or dents. We will also collect any accident or police reports and any witness information.

The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence meaning that even if you're found to be partly at fault for the accident the damages you incur will be reduced by the percentage of liability attributed to you. Additionally, the defendant could be found to be totally responsible for the accident, and thus ineligible to recover at all.

Do not provide any written or oral statements to the representatives of the insurance companies of the parties responsible as they may be used later in court against you. You should also see a doctor as soon as possible following the accident. Some injuries can take a while to manifest and could be used against you in court if you try to claim compensation.