Auto Accident AttorneysYou could be left with high medical costs, a decreased income, and pain and suffering in the aftermath of an accident. The party responsible for your accident should be held accountable for these losses.
A New York City auto accident attorney can help you get full compensation for your losses. A trained car accident attorney can also help you avoid unwarranted denials by insurance providers.
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 is one of the main causes of collisions. If you have been injured by a motorist who is distracted, you could be legally entitled to compensation.
Distracted driving could include eating, reaching for objects in the car, interacting with passengers as well as adjusting dashboard controls like the radio or temperature personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup and more. This includes eating, reaching in the car for items as well as interacting with other passengers and adjusting the controls on the dashboard like the radio or temperature. It could also involve personal grooming, like shaving or applying makeup.
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 percent of near-collisions are caused by driver distraction. If you take your eyes off the road for just five seconds while driving at 55 mph can increase your risk of crashing.
If you've suffered injuries in an accident caused by a distracted driver, a skilled
auto accident attorney can help. They will investigate 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 take many forms such as simple fender benders and even devastating head-on collisions. The type of accident determines who is at fault, as does the severity and extent of the injuries sustained by the victims as well as the extent of their financial losses.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics the driver's error is a leading driver's fault in motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest distractions like changing radio stations or applying makeup, or even reading a road map, could result in a serious accident. Other common causes of car accidents are speeding, reckless driving drunk driving, unsafe road conditions and weather, as well as inexperienced or elderly drivers.
A competent New York City car accident lawyer can analyze your case and identify all parties responsible for your injuries and financial losses. They can also bargain with the insurance company to negotiate a fair settlement for your claim.
A seasoned auto accident attorney can assist you in getting the compensation you deserve for your losses and injuries which include past and future medical expenses and lost earnings, emotional and physical distress, and other damages. They can also ensure that your claim includes the coverage of uninsured or under-insured motorists when necessary. This is especially important if the driver at fault does not have insurance, or has the minimum amount required by New York law.
Uninsured or underinsured motorists
Some drivers do not carry insurance, while others have a small amount of coverage. It can be difficult to get the compensation you are due if an uninsured motorist is the cause of a collision. In these instances, it is important to have a knowledgeable lawyer representing you and 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 usually part of an insurance policy with full coverage, and can provide important insurance in the event of a major accident.
The process to file UIM/UM claims is similar to the usual claim for auto accidents. It is usually a matter of submitting copies of your medical bills as well as auto repair bills. The insurance company will review these documents as well as other ones to determine if your losses are covered by the policy of the other driver.
It is best to talk to an New York City car accident attorney as soon as possible following the accident and submit a UIM/UM claim right away in the event that the other driver states that they don't have or have insufficient 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 has been damaged in a crash and you are seeking compensation for the damages through the at-fault party's insurance company. Our lawyers can assist you make a claim on both economic and non-economic damages, including the cost of your medical bills and lost income. 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 take note of all evidence for your case. This includes taking photographs of the scene of the accident, your property and any damage, including dents and broken glass. We will also collect any accident or police reports as well as any information from witnesses.
The law in New York State is based on negligence that is comparative. This means that if held partially accountable for an accident, you will be reduced in damages by the amount of blame you're awarded. The defendant could also be found entirely responsible for the incident and thus not entitled to any kind of compensation.
Be wary of giving any written or oral statements to representatives from the at-fault party's insurance providers, as these can be later used against you in court. It is recommended that you see your doctor as soon as possible after the incident. Some injuries can take some time to manifest and could be used against you in court should you later try to claim compensation.