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You could be left with a large medical bill as well as a lower income and pain and suffering due to a car crash. The person responsible for the accident must be held accountable for these losses.

A seasoned New York City auto accident lawyer can help you pursue complete compensation for all your losses. A trained car accident attorney can also safeguard you from unreasonable denials by insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver is required to drive safely and be aware of the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It is the leading cause of collisions. If you have been injured from a driver who was distracted, you may be qualified for compensation.

Distracted driving can include eating, reaching for items in the car, engaging with passengers as well as adjusting dashboard controls like the radio or temperature personal grooming, such as shaving or applying makeup and many more. This includes eating, reaching into the car for items, interacting with passengers and adjusting dashboard controls like the radio or temperature. It could also involve personal grooming such as shaving or applying make-up.

According to research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, about 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions involve some form of driver distraction. And even just turning your attention away from the road for five seconds at 55mph doubles the risk of a crash.

If you've suffered injuries in a crash caused by a distracted driver, a skilled auto accidents accident attorney can help. They will review your case and present the most convincing arguments in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all of your future and current costs.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take many forms, from 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 as well as their financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics driver error is the major driver's fault in motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest of distractions, such as changing radio stations or applying makeup or reading the road map can result in a serious accident. Other causes of car accidents are speeding, drunk or reckless driving, poor weather conditions, inexperienced drivers or older drivers.

A knowledgeable New York City car accident lawyer will review your case and identify the parties accountable for your injuries and financial losses. They can also negotiate a fair settlement with defendant's insurer.

A seasoned auto accident attorney can help you get the compensation you're entitled to for your losses and injuries, including past and future medical costs and lost earnings, physical and emotional stress, and other damages. They can also make sure that your claim has insurance for uninsured or under-insured drivers, if needed. This is especially important 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 car insurance, and some have a limited coverage. When an under- or uninsured driver causes collisions, it can be especially difficult to recover compensation for the loss. 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 coverage 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 to file UIM/UM claims is similar to the typical auto accident claim. It usually involves submitting copies of your medical bills as well as auto repair bills. The insurance company will review these along with other documents to determine whether your losses fall within the boundaries of the other driver's coverage.

It's important to consult a New York City auto accident lawyer as soon following the crash as possible and immediately file a UIM/UM especially if the other driver claims they do not have insurance or have inadequate 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 and you want to seek compensation for the damages through the insurance of the party at fault company. Our lawyers can help you make a claim on both economic and non-economic losses, including medical bills and lost income. You may be entitled to compensation for your discomfort and pain.

We will document all evidence physical in your case. This includes taking photographs of the accident scene and your property, as well as any damage, including dents and broken glass. We will also gather copies of any police or accident reports, and secure any necessary information from witnesses.

The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence meaning that even if you're found to be partially accountable for the accident, your damages will be reduced by the proportion of the liability you have been assigned. The defendant may also be found entirely responsible for the incident and thus not entitled to any kind of compensation.

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