Auto Accident Attorneys
You may be left with high medical bills as well as a lower income and suffering and pain as a result of a car crash. The person who caused 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 can also protect you from unfair denials from insurance companies.
Distracted driving
Every driver is required to drive safely and keep their attention 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 distracted driver, you may be legally entitled to compensation.
Distracted driving may include eating, reaching for items in the car, engaging with passengers and adjusting dashboard controls, such as the radio or temperature personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup, and much more. This could include eating, reaching for things in the car, interacting with passengers and adjusting dashboard controls such as the temperature or radio or personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup and much more.
According to research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, around 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of close-collisions involve some form of driver distraction. Even taking your eyes off of the road for just five seconds when you're driving at 55 mph could increase the risk of your crash by a factor of two.
If you've been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, an experienced auto accident attorney can help. They can look into your case to present the strongest arguments in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all your ongoing and future expenses.
Car crashes
Car accidents can come in a variety forms that range from simple fender benders and even devastating head-on collisions. The nature of the accident determines the liability, as does the severity and extent of injuries sustained by the victims as well as their financial losses.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics reveal that driver error is the leading driver's fault in motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest of distractions such as flipping through radio channels making-up or looking at a map could result in a serious accident. Other common causes of car accidents are reckless driving, speeding drunk driving, bad road conditions and weather, and older or inexperienced drivers.
A New York City car accident lawyer will look over your case and identify the parties at fault and determine the extent of your financial losses and injuries. They can also bargain with the insurance company to agree on an equitable settlement of your claim.
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auto accident law firms accident lawyer can help you receive the compensation you deserve, such as future and past medical expenses, lost wages, mental and physical anxiety, and other damages. They can also ensure that your claim for compensation includes coverage for uninsured or sub-insured drivers, if required. This is especially crucial if the person at fault does not have insurance or has only the minimum coverage required under New York law.
Uninsured or underinsured drivers
Some drivers opt not to carry insurance for their car, and others are covered only in the minimum. If an under- or uninsured motorist causes collisions, it can be a challenge to get compensation for your losses. In these situations, you should have a competent legal advocate to help you meet your goals as well as the goals 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 often included in a comprehensive policy and can provide you with important protections if you are involved in a serious accident.
The process of making an UIM/UM claim is similar to that of filing a standard car accident claim. It usually involves submitting copies of your medical bills as well as automobile repair bills. The insurance company will evaluate these and other documents to determine where your losses fall within the limits of the coverage 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 and especially when the other driver says they don't have 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 then you may be able to pursue compensation for the repairs by contacting the insurance company. Our lawyers can assist you in filing a claim and get compensation for non-economic and economic damages, including medical bills and lost wages. You could be entitled to compensation for the pain and discomfort you have experienced.
We will take a careful look at the damage that was caused to your vehicle and document all physical evidence to support your case. This includes taking photographs of the accident site the property, and any damage, such as scratches and broken glass. We will also gather copies of any police or accident reports, as well as secure any necessary information from witnesses.
The law in New York is based on the principle of comparative negligence. This means that if found partially responsible for an accident, you'll be penalized by the proportion of blame you are awarded. Likewise, the defendant may be found to be completely responsible for the accident, and thus not able to recover in any way.
Do not provide any written or oral statements to representatives of insurance companies of the parties responsible as they may be used later in court against you. It is also crucial to visit a doctor as soon as you can after an accident, as certain injuries may take a while to be discovered and could be used against you if you attempt to claim compensation for your injuries later.