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Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term effects of a car crash can result in costly medical bills, a diminished income and pain and suffering. The party who was negligent in causing your accident should be liable to compensate you for these losses.

A seasoned New York City auto accident lawyer can help you pursue complete compensation for all your losses. A lawyer for car accidents can protect you against unwarranted insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver has a responsibility to operate their vehicle safely and keep their focus on the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It's one of the main causes of collisions. If you've been injured by distracted drivers, you may be legally entitled to compensation.

Although many people think of texting and talking on the phone when they hear the phrase distracted driving It's actually anything that takes your hands off of the steering wheel, your eyes off the road, or thoughts off the task at the present moment. This includes eating, reaching inside the car for items that you're not using, interacting with passengers, and adjusting dashboard controls like the radio or temperature. It can also be personal grooming, like shaving or applying makeup.

According to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), about 80 percent all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions are caused by distracted driving. And even just turning your attention away from the road for five seconds at 55 mph increases your chance of being involved in a crash.

If you've suffered injuries in a crash caused by a distracted driver, an experienced auto accident attorney accident lawyer can aid. They can look into your case to present the most convincing arguments in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all of your ongoing and future expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can be in numerous types, from minor fender benders to catastrophic head-on collisions. The kind of accident determines liability and severity, as well as the amount and extent of injuries to the victims as well as their financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics show that driver errors are the main cause of motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest of distractions such as flipping through radio stations making-up or looking at a map can result in an accident of serious severity. Other causes of car accidents are speeding, drunk or reckless driving, poor weather conditions, inexperienced drivers or elderly drivers.

A competent New York City car accident lawyer can review your case and identify all parties responsible for your injuries and financial losses. They can also negotiate a fair settlement with insurance company that is the defendant's.

A skilled auto accident lawyer can assist you in getting the compensation you deserve, such as for future and past medical expenses as well as lost wages, mental and physical stress, and other injuries. They can also ensure that your accident claim includes insurance coverage for uninsured and sub-insured drivers, if required. This is especially important if the person at fault does not have insurance, or has only the minimum amount required by New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured drivers

Some drivers opt not to carry insurance for their car, and some have a limited coverage. It is difficult to obtain compensation if an under-insured or uninsured motorist is the cause of a collision. In these instances it is crucial to have a competent lawyer working for 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 insurance is usually part of a full-coverage insurance policy and it can provide you with important protections in a serious accident.

The process of making UIM/UM claims is similar to filing a standard car accident claim. It is usually a matter of submitting copies of your medical bills and auto repair bills. The insurance company will examine these and other documents to determine whether your losses fall within the bounds of the coverage of the other driver.

It is recommended to speak with a New York City car accident lawyer as soon as you can after the crash and make an immediate claim for UIM/UM especially if the other driver claims they do not have or lack 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 is damaged in an accident, you can seek compensation from the insurance company of the party at the fault. Our lawyers can help you in filing a claim and get compensation for non-economic and economic expenses, like medical expenses and lost wages. You may be entitled to compensation for the pain and discomfort you have experienced.

We will take a careful look at the damage caused to your vehicle and document all physical evidence to support your case. This includes taking photographs of the scene of the collision and your property, as well as any damage, such as fractured glass or dents. We will also get any accident or police reports and any witness information.

The law that is in force in New York State is comparative negligence, which means that even if you're found to be partially accountable for the accident the damages you incur will be reduced by the proportion of liability assigned to you. In addition, the defendant could find themselves to be the sole responsible for the accident, and thus not able to recover in any way.

It is not advisable to give any written or oral declarations to representatives of insurance companies of the parties at fault as they may be used later in court to smear you. You should also see your doctor as soon as possible following the accident. Certain injuries may take a while to manifest and may be used against you in court should you later try to claim compensation.