Auto Accident Attorneys

You could be left with high medical bills, a decreased income, and pain and suffering in the aftermath of an accident. The person responsible for your accident must be accountable for the losses.

A skilled New York City auto accident lawyer can help you pursue full compensation for all of your losses. A car accident lawyer will protect you from unjustified insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver is responsible to operate their vehicle safely and keep their attention focused on the road. Distracted driving is a major cause of near-collisions and collisions and can be extremely dangerous for other drivers on the road. If you have been injured from a driver who was distracted, you could be qualified for compensation.

While many people think of texting and talking on the phone 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 mind off the task at the moment. This could mean eating, reaching for things in the car, talking to passengers as well as adjusting the controls on the dashboard such as the radio or temperature or personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup and more.

According to research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, approximately 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions involve some type of driver distraction. The act of taking your eyes off the road for five seconds when you're driving at 55 mph could increase your risk of crashing.

If you've been injured in a crash caused by a distracted driver, a skilled lawyer for auto accidents can assist. They will investigate your case and present the most persuasive arguments for full compensation. This includes covering all your ongoing and future expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take many forms that range from simple fender benders to devastating head-on collisions. The kind of accident determines liability as does the severity and nature of injuries to the victims and their financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics that driver errors are a primary cause of motor vehicle crashes. Even the slightest distraction such as flipping through radio channels making-up or reading a map - can result in an injury or accident. Other causes of car accidents include reckless driving, speeding drunk driving, bad road conditions and weather, and elderly or inexperienced drivers.

A competent New York City car accident lawyer will analyze your case and pinpoint the parties responsible for your injuries and financial losses. They can also negotiate with the defendant's insurance provider to reach a fair settlement for your claim.

An experienced attorney for auto accident lawyers accidents can help you get the compensation you are entitled to for your injuries and losses that include future and past medical expenses and lost earnings, physical and emotional stress, and other damages. They can also make sure that your claim for compensation includes coverage for uninsured or sub-insured drivers, if necessary. This is particularly crucial if the person at fault does not have insurance, or has only the minimum coverage required under New York law.

Motorists who are uninsured or underinsured

Some drivers do not carry car insurance, and others are covered only in the minimum. If an uninsured or uninsured driver is responsible for causing a crash, it can be a challenge to get compensation for your loss. In these cases it is crucial to have a competent 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 often included in a comprehensive policy and can provide important security if you're involved in a serious accident.

The procedure for filing UIM/UM is the same as the typical claim for auto accidents. It usually involves the submission of copies of your medical bills as well as automobile repair bills. The insurance company will review these along with other documents to determine whether your losses fall within the limits of the other driver's insurance.

It's best to consult with a New York City car accident lawyer as soon as you can after the crash and make an UIM/UM claim as soon as possible, particularly when the other driver states 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 damaged

If your car was damaged in a crash, you can pursue compensation for the repairs by contacting the insurance company. Our lawyers can assist you make a claim on both economic and non-economic damages, including the cost of medical expenses and lost income. You may also be able to claim compensation for your pain and suffering.

We will document every physical evidence you have in your case. This includes taking photos of the accident site the property, and any damage, like fractured glass or dents. We also will collect copies of any police or accident reports, and secure any essential witness information.

New York State's law is based on negligence in a comparative manner. This means that if you are found to be partly responsible for an accident, you will be reduced in damages by the percentage of blame you receive. The defendant could also be found to be solely responsible for the accident and therefore not entitled to any compensation.

Be wary of giving any oral or written statements to representatives of the at-fault parties' insurance companies, as these could be used against you in the future in court. You should also visit your doctor as soon as possible after the accident. Some injuries can take a while to manifest and could be used against you in court if you later attempt to claim compensation.