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The long-term consequences of a car accident could result in expensive medical bills, a reduced income, and suffering. The negligent party responsible for your accident should be liable to cover these costs.

A New York City auto accident attorney can help you obtain full compensation for your losses. A qualified attorney for car accidents will also shield you from inexplicably denied claims by insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver has a responsibility to drive safely and keep their focus on the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It is the leading cause of collisions. If you've been injured from a driver who was distracted, you could be entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving can involve eating, reaching out for items in the car, interacting with passengers, adjusting dashboard controls such as the temperature or radio, personal grooming like shaving or applying makeup, and many more. This could mean eating, grabbing items in the car, interacting with other drivers, adjusting dashboard controls like the radio or temperature personal grooming such as shaving or applying your makeup, and more.

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, the majority of crashes and 65 percent of close-collisions involve some type of driver distraction. If you take your eyes off of the road for five seconds while driving at 55 mph can double the risk of a crash.

If you've been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, an experienced auto accident attorney can help. They will investigate your case and present the strongest arguments for full compensation and include all of your future and current expenses.

Car crashes

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

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics reveal that driver errors are the leading driver's fault in motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest distraction like switching radio stations and applying makeup or the road map, could cause a serious accident. Other common causes of car accidents include speeding, reckless driving drunk driving, dangerous road conditions and weather, as well as older or inexperienced drivers.

A skilled New York City car accident lawyer can analyze your case and pinpoint the parties responsible for your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate with the insurance provider to reach a fair settlement for your claim.

A seasoned auto accident attorney will help you obtain the compensation you're entitled to for your injuries and losses including future and past medical expenses as well as lost earnings, physical and emotional distress, and other damages. They can also make sure that your claim includes insurance for motorists who are uninsured, or under-insured, if necessary. This is particularly crucial if the person at fault has no insurance or is only covered to the minimum amount required under New York law.

Motorists who are uninsured or underinsured

Some drivers do not carry car insurance, and others are covered only in the minimum. If an under- or uninsured motorist causes the crash, it may be difficult to collect compensation for your loss. In these cases it is crucial to have a seasoned attorney representing you 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 coverage is usually part of a full-coverage insurance policy and it can provide you with important insurance in the event of a major accident.

The process of making an UIM/UM claim is similar to making a typical car accident claim. It is usually a matter of submitting copies of your medical bills as well as auto repair bills. The insurance company will analyze these and other documents to determine whether your losses fall within the limits of the coverage of the other driver.

It is recommended to speak with a New York City car accident attorney as soon as is possible after the crash and make a UIM/UM claim right away especially if the other driver claims that they do not have or lack 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 vehicle has been damaged in a collision, you can pursue compensation for the damage through the at-fault party's insurance company. Our attorneys can help you submit a claim for economic and non-economic losses, including the cost of your medical bills and lost income. You may be entitled to compensation for your pain and discomfort.

We will record every physical evidence you have in your case. This includes taking pictures of the scene of the accident the property, and any damage, including cracks and dents. We will also collect any police or accident reports and any information about witnesses.

The law that is in force in New York State is comparative negligence which means that even if you are 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 the liability you have been assigned. The defendant could also be found to be totally responsible for the accident, and thus ineligible to recover in any way.

Be cautious not to provide any written or oral declarations to representatives from the at-fault parties' insurance companies, as these could be used against you in the future in court. It is recommended that you see your doctor as soon as possible following the accident. Certain injuries may take a while to manifest and may be used against you in court if you attempt to claim compensation.