Auto Accident Attorneys
There is a chance that you will be left with high medical bills, a decreased income, and suffering and pain in the aftermath of a car crash. The person responsible for your accident must be held accountable for these losses.
A New York City auto accident attorney can help you seek full compensation for your losses. A car accident lawyer can protect you against unwarranted insurance denials.
Distracted driving
Every driver is required to drive safely and pay attention to the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It's a major cause of collisions. If you've been injured by a motorist who is distracted, you could be entitled to compensation.
While many people think of texting or calling when they hear the phrase distracted driving it's actually any activity that takes your hands off the steering wheel, your eyes off of the road, or thoughts off the task at the present moment. This involves eating, reaching into the car for things, interacting with passengers and adjusting the controls on the dashboard like the radio or temperature. It can also include personal grooming, like shaving or applying make-up.
According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) approximately 80 percent all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions are caused by distracted driving. Even looking away from the road for
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If you've suffered injuries in a crash caused by a distracted driver, an experienced
auto accident lawyer can aid. They can investigate your case to present the strongest arguments in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all your current and future costs.
Car crashes
Car accidents can take a variety of forms including simple fender benders to devastating head-on collisions. The nature of the accident determines who's at fault, as does the nature and extent of the injuries suffered by victims and the magnitude of their financial losses.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics, driver error is a major reason behind motor vehicle crashes. Even the slightest distraction like changing radio stations, applying makeup or reading a road map, can result in a serious accident. Other causes of car accidents are reckless driving, speeding, drunk driving, poor road conditions and weather, as well as inexperienced or elderly drivers.
A New York City car accident attorney will examine your case to determine the parties at fault and determine the extent of your injuries and financial losses. They can also negotiate an equitable settlement with the insurance company that is the defendant's.
An experienced auto accident lawyer will help you obtain the compensation you deserve for your injuries and losses, including past and future medical treatment costs, lost earnings, physical and emotional stress, and other damages. They can also make sure that your claim for compensation includes insurance for
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Uninsured or underinsured motorists
Certain drivers do not have insurance, while others have a limited amount of coverage. It can be difficult to recover compensation if an under-insured or uninsured motorist causes a crash. In these situations you must have a qualified
legal advocate working to help you meet your objectives as well as those of 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 included in a comprehensive insurance policy and can provide important security in the event of being involved in a serious collision.
The process of filing UIM/UM claims is similar to filing a standard car accident claim. It usually involves submitting copies of your medical bills as well as repair bills for your car. The insurance company will review these documents along with other ones to determine if your losses are covered under the policy of the other driver.
It is best to talk to a New York City car accident attorney as soon as you can following the accident and submit a UIM/UM claim right away in the event that the other driver claims that 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 and you are seeking compensation for the repairs through the insurance of the party at fault company. Our lawyers can assist you with filing a claim in order to recuperate economic and non-economic losses, such as medical bills and lost wages. You may be entitled to compensation for your discomfort and pain.
We will take note of all physical evidence in your case. This includes taking photos of the scene of the accident and your property, such as cracks, broken glass and cracked screen protectors for your device. We will also get any accident or police reports as well as any information from witnesses.
The law in New York State is comparative negligence, which means that even if found to be partially at fault for the accident the amount of your damages will be reduced by the proportion of responsibility you are liable for. The defendant may also be found entirely responsible for the incident and thus not entitled to any kind of compensation.
It is not advisable to give any written or oral declarations to representatives of the insurance companies of the parties responsible because they could be used in court later against you. It is also important to see a physician immediately following your accident, because some injuries take time to be discovered and could be used against you if you try to get compensation for your injuries later.