Auto Accident Attorneys

You could be faced with a large medical bill and a decrease in income and pain and suffering due to a car crash. The person who caused your accident must be held accountable for the loss.

An experienced New York City auto accident lawyer can help you pursue full compensation for all of your losses. A skilled attorney in car accidents can also safeguard you from inexplicably denied claims by insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver has a duty to operate their vehicle safely and remain focused on the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It is a major cause of collisions. If you've suffered injuries due to distracted drivers, you may be legally entitled to compensation.

While many people think of texting or 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 the road, or thoughts away from the task at the present moment. This can include eating, searching for things in the car, talking to passengers, adjusting dashboard controls such as the radio or temperature or personal grooming such as shaving or applying make-up, and much more.

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) around 80 percent of all crashes and 65 per cent of near-collisions are the result of distracted driving. Even taking your eyes off the road for five seconds at 55 mph can double the chance of crashing.

If you've been injured in a crash caused by a distracted driver, an experienced auto accident lawyer can help. They will investigate your case and make the strongest arguments for full compensation, including covering all of your future and current expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take many forms that range from simple fender benders to catastrophic head-on collisions. The nature of the accident determines the liability and the extent and extent of injuries sustained by the victims as well as their financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics reveal that driver errors are the primary cause of motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest distractions such as switching radio stations or applying makeup or reading the road map, could cause a serious crash. Other reasons for car accidents include speeding, reckless or drunk driving, poor weather conditions, inexperienced drivers or elderly drivers.

A skilled New York City car accident lawyer will examine your case and determine the parties accountable for your injuries and financial losses. They can also discuss with the insurance company to reach an acceptable settlement for your claim.

An experienced auto accident lawyer can help you get the compensation you are entitled to for your losses and injuries including future and past medical expenses and lost earnings, physical and emotional distress, and more. They can also make sure that your claim has coverage for sub-insured or uninsured drivers, in the event that they are required. This is particularly crucial if the driver who is at fault does not have insurance or has only the minimum required under New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured drivers

Some drivers do not carry car insurance, while others have only a small amount of coverage. If an under-, or uninsured driver causes collisions, it can be difficult to obtain compensation for your losses. In these instances you need to have your own skilled legal advocate to help you achieve 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 kind of insurance is typically included in a comprehensive policy and can offer you important protections in the event that you're involved in a serious accident.

The procedure for filing UIM/UM is the same as the traditional claim for auto accident law firm accidents. It usually involves submitting copies of your medical bills and auto repair bills. The insurance company will review these documents along with other ones to determine if your losses are covered under the other driver's policy.

It is essential to consult a New York City auto accident attorney as soon after the accident as you can and file a UIM/UM right away, especially in the event that the other driver claims they don't have insurance or do not have adequate 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 destruction

If your car is damaged in an accident, you are able to get compensation through the insurance company of the party at fault. Our lawyers can help submit a claim for economic and non-economic damages, such as medical bills and lost income. You could be entitled to compensation for your discomfort and pain.

We will keep track of every physical evidence that is found in your case. This includes taking pictures of the accident scene and your property, such as cracks, broken glass and cracked device screens. We will also collect copies of any police or accident reports, as well as secure any vital information about witnesses.

The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence meaning that even if found to be partially responsible for the incident the damages you incur will be diminished by the percentage of the liability you have been assigned. Likewise, the defendant may be found to be totally responsible for the accident and therefore not able to recover in any way.

Be sure not to give any written or oral statements to representatives of the at-fault parties' insurance companies, as they could be later used against you in court. It is also essential to see a doctor immediately after an accident, as some injuries take time to be discovered and could be used against you if you try to claim compensation for your injuries later.