Auto Accident Attorneys

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

A New York City auto accident attorney can help you get the full amount of compensation for your losses. An attorney for car accidents can help you defend yourself against unjustified insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver has a duty to drive safely and keep their focus on the road. Distracted driving is a major cause of collisions and near-collisions and is extremely dangerous for other drivers on the road. If you've suffered injuries due to a distracted driver, you may be entitled to compensation.

Although many people think of texting and talking on the phone when they hear the term distracted driving it's actually any activity that takes your hands off the steering wheel, your eyes off the road, or mind off the task at the present moment. This can include eating, reaching for things in the car, engaging with passengers and adjusting dashboard controls such as the radio or temperature 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 near-collisions are caused by driver distraction. Even turning your attention away from the road for five seconds at 55 mph doubles the chance of crashing.

If you've been injured in a crash caused by a distracted driver, a skilled lawyer for auto accidents can assist. They can investigate your case and provide the strongest arguments for full compensation, including covering all of your current and future expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take a variety of forms including simple fender benders and even devastating head-on collisions. The kind of accident determines liability, as does the severity and nature of the injuries to the victims as well as their financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics reveal that driver errors are the most common cause of motor vehicle crashes. Even the tiniest distraction such as switching radio stations and applying makeup or a road map, could lead to a serious accident. Other causes of car accidents include reckless driving, speeding, drunk driving, poor road conditions and weather, and inexperienced or elderly drivers.

A experienced New York City car accident lawyer can analyze your case and pinpoint the parties accountable for your financial losses and injuries. They can also discuss with the insurance provider to reach an equitable settlement of your claim.

A seasoned auto accident lawyer can assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve, including for past and future medical costs, lost wages, mental and physical emotional distress, and more. They can also make sure that your claim for compensation includes insurance for uninsured or under-insured drivers, in the event that they are required. This is especially important if the driver at fault has no insurance, or has the minimum amount required by New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured drivers

Certain drivers do not have insurance, while others have a limited amount of coverage. It can be difficult to recover compensation if an uninsured or uninsured motorist is the cause of a collision. In these cases it is crucial to have a knowledgeable 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 typically part of an insurance policy with full coverage, and it will provide you with vital insurance in the event of a major accident.

The process of filing an UIM/UM claim is similar to that of filing a traditional car accident claim. The process typically involves submitting copies your medical bills as well as auto repair bills. The insurance company will examine these documents and others to determine whether your losses are covered under the policy of the other driver.

It's important to consult an New York City auto accident lawyer as soon after the crash as you can. start a UIM/UM immediately particularly when the other driver states they don't have insurance or lack 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 crash and you are seeking compensation for the repairs by contacting the insurance company. Our lawyers can assist you in filing a claim and recover economic and non-economic damages, including medical expenses and lost wages. You may also be able to receive compensation for the pain and suffering you have endured.

We will document every physical evidence you have in your case. This includes taking photographs of the accident site as well as your property and any damage, like scratches and broken glass. We will also gather copies of any police or accident reports, and secure any crucial information regarding witnesses.

The law that is in force in New York State is comparative negligence that means that even if found to be partly responsible for the incident the damages you incur will be diminished by the percentage of liability assigned to you. Likewise, the defendant may be found to be entirely responsible for the accident and, therefore, not eligible to claim any compensation at all.

It is not advisable to give any written or oral declarations to representatives of insurance companies of the parties responsible as they may be used later in court against you. You should also visit a doctor as soon possible following the incident. Some injuries can take time to manifest and could be used against you in court if later you try to claim compensation.