Auto Accident Attorneys

You could be left with a high medical bill as well as a lower income and pain and suffering in the aftermath of an accident. The person who caused your accident must be accountable for the losses.

A skilled New York City auto accident lawyer can help you pursue full compensation for all your losses. A lawyer who handles car accidents will protect you from unjustified insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver is required to drive safely and be aware of the road. Distracted driving can be dangerous for other road users. It's an important factor in collisions. If you've been injured due to a distracted driver, you may be entitled to compensation.

Although many people think of texting and talking on the phone when they hear the term distracted driving, it's actually any activity that takes your hands off the steering wheel, your eyes off of the road, or thoughts away from the task at hand. This includes eating, reaching inside the car for items as well as interacting with other passengers and adjusting the dashboard controls such as the radio or temperature. It can also include personal grooming such as shaving or applying make-up.

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) approximately 80 percent all crashes and 65 per cent of near-collisions are caused by driver distraction. Even taking your eyes off the road for just five seconds when you're driving at 55 mph could double the risk of a crash.

If you've been injured in a crash caused by a distracted driver, a skilled auto accident lawyer can help. They can investigate your case and make strongest arguments in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all of your future and current costs.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take on various forms, from minor fender benders to catastrophic head-on collisions. The nature of the accident determines who's responsible, as well as the scope and nature of the injuries suffered by the victims and the extent of their financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics show that driver errors are the primary reason for motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest of distractions such as flipping through radio channels wearing makeup, or reading a map - can cause an accident of serious severity. Other causes of car accidents include speeding, reckless driving drunk driving, bad road conditions and weather, as well as older or inexperienced drivers.

A competent New York City car accident lawyer will analyze your case and pinpoint the parties responsible for your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate with the defendant's insurance company to negotiate an equitable settlement of your claim.

An experienced auto accident lawyer will help you obtain the compensation you are entitled to for your losses and injuries that include future and past medical treatment costs as well as lost earnings, physical and emotional distress, and other damages. They can also make sure that your accident claim includes uninsured or under-insured motorist coverage, if necessary. This is particularly crucial if the driver at fault has no insurance, or has only the minimum amount required by New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured drivers

Some drivers do not carry insurance while others have minimal coverage. It isn't easy to collect compensation when an under-insured or uninsured motorist causes a crash. In these cases, it is important to have a seasoned lawyer representing 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 usually part of a full-coverage insurance policy, and it could provide you with crucial protections in the event of a serious accident.

The process of filing an UIM/UM claim is similar to making a typical car accident claim. This usually involves submitting copies your medical bills and auto accident lawsuit repair bills. The insurance company will look over these documents and other documents to determine if your losses are covered by the policy of the other driver.

It is recommended to speak with an New York City car accident lawyer as soon as you can following the accident and submit an UIM/UM claim immediately and especially when the other driver says 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 damaged

If your vehicle has been damaged in a crash and you want to seek compensation for the damage through the insurance of the party at fault company. Our lawyers can assist you in filing a claim and get compensation for non-economic and economic damages, like medical expenses and lost wages. You may be entitled to compensation for your pain and discomfort.

We will carefully review the damage to your vehicle and then record all physical evidence for your case. This includes taking photographs of the accident scene and your property, including damaged glass, dents, and cracked screens for your devices. We will also get any police reports or accidents and any witness information.

The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence meaning that even if you're found to be partly responsible for the accident the damages you incur will be reduced by the proportion of liability attributed to you. The defendant could also be found entirely responsible for the incident and therefore is not entitled to any compensation.

You should not give any oral or written statements to representatives of the insurance companies of the parties at fault because they could be used in court later against you. You should also see a doctor as soon possible following the incident. Some injuries can take a while to manifest and could be used against you in court if you later attempt to claim compensation.