Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term effects of a crash could cause you to be faced with costly medical bills, a reduced income and pain and suffering. The person responsible for the accident should be held accountable for the loss.

A New York City auto accident attorney can help you obtain the full amount of compensation for your losses. A qualified attorney for car accidents can also safeguard you from unwarranted denials by insurance providers.

Distracted driving

Every driver has a responsibility to operate their vehicle in a safe manner and remain focused on the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It is an important factor in collisions. If you've been injured by a driver who was distracted, you could be legally entitled to compensation.

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

According to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), about 80 percent all crashes and 65 per cent of near-collisions result from distracted driving. Even taking your eyes off 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, an experienced Auto Accident Law Firm accident lawyer can aid. They will review your case and present the most persuasive arguments for full compensation. This includes covering all your current and future costs.

Car crashes

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

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics reveal that driver errors are the primary cause of motor vehicle accidents. Even the slightest distraction, such as changing radio stations or applying makeup or reading a road map, could cause a serious accident. Other common causes of car accidents are reckless driving, speeding, drunk driving, poor road conditions and weather, as well as elderly 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 a fair settlement with the insurer of the defendant.

A skilled attorney for auto accidents can assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve, which could include future and past medical expenses and lost wages, physical and mental anxiety, and other damages. They can also make sure that your claim is covered by coverage for uninsured or sub-insured drivers, if needed. This is particularly crucial if the driver at fault has no insurance, or is only carrying the minimum amount required by New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured drivers

Some drivers don't carry insurance while others have a minimal amount of insurance. It can be difficult to recover compensation when an under-insured or uninsured motorist causes a crash. In these cases, it is important to have a knowledgeable 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 coverage is usually part of an insurance policy that covers all of your needs, and it can provide important protections in the event of a serious accident.

The procedure for filing UIM/UM claims is similar to the typical claim for a car accident. 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 if your losses fall within the boundaries of the other driver's coverage.

It is best to talk to a New York City car accident attorney as soon as possible following the accident and submit a UIM/UM claim right away, particularly when the other driver claims 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 car is damaged in an accident, you may claim compensation through the insurance company of the party at the fault. Our attorneys can help you file a claim for both economic and non-economic damages, including the cost of medical expenses and lost income. You may be entitled to compensation for your pain and discomfort.

We will document every physical evidence that is found in your case. This includes taking photographs of the scene of the accident and your property, such as cracks, broken glass and cracked screen protectors for your device. We will also collect any reports of an accident or police report as well as any information from witnesses.

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

Be careful not to give any oral or written declarations to representatives from the at-fault parties' insurance companies, as these could be used against you later in court. You should also see a doctor as soon possible after the incident. Certain injuries may take time to manifest and could be used against you in court if later you try to claim compensation.