Auto Accident Attorneys

You could be left with a large medical bill, a decreased income, and pain and suffering as a result of an accident. The negligent party responsible for your accident should be liable to pay for these losses.

A seasoned New York City auto accident lawyer can assist you in pursuing the full amount of compensation for all your losses. A lawyer for car accidents will protect you from unjustified insurance denials.

Distracted driving

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

Distracted driving could include eating, reaching for items in the car, engaging with passengers and adjusting dashboard controls like the temperature or radio personal grooming, such as shaving or applying makeup and much more. This involves eating, reaching into the car to find items, interacting with passengers and changing the controls on the dashboard such as the radio or temperature. It can also be 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) around 80 percent of all crashes and 65 per cent of near-collisions result from distracted driving. Even taking your eyes off the road for five seconds when you're driving at 55 mph can double your crash risk.

An experienced lawyer for auto accident lawsuits accidents can help if you have been injured in an accident caused by an unintentionally distracted driver. They can investigate your case to present the strongest arguments in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all of your current and future costs.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take a variety of forms that range from simple fender benders to catastrophic head-on collisions. The nature of the collision determines who could be at fault, as does the scope and nature of the victims' injuries and the amount of financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics reveal that driver error is the leading cause of motor vehicle crashes. Even the tiniest distractions - flipping through radio stations applying makeup or looking at a map could cause an injury or accident. Other causes of car accidents are speeding, reckless driving drunk driving, bad road conditions and weather, as well as elderly or inexperienced drivers.

A competent New York City car accident lawyer will analyze your case and identify the parties accountable for your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate with the insurance provider to reach an acceptable settlement for your claim.

A seasoned auto accident attorney can help you get the compensation you are entitled to for your losses and injuries including future and past medical expenses loss of earnings, physical and emotional distress, and other damages. They can also ensure that your claim includes coverage for under-insured or uninsured motorists when necessary. This is especially crucial if the driver at fault has no insurance, or is only carrying the minimum amount required by New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured drivers

Some drivers don't have insurance, while others have a minimal amount of insurance. It isn't easy to collect compensation if an under-insured or uninsured motorist causes a collision. In these circumstances, it is important to have a knowledgeable lawyer working for 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 coverage is typically part of an insurance policy with full coverage, and will provide you with vital protections in the event of a serious accident.

The process of filing an UIM/UM claim is similar to that of making a typical car accident claim. This usually involves submitting copies your medical bills as well as auto repair bills. The insurance company will evaluate these and other documents to determine where your losses are within the limits of the other driver's coverage.

It is recommended to speak with a New York City car accident lawyer as soon as you can after the accident and file a UIM/UM claim right away especially if 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 is damaged in an accident, you may get compensation through the insurance company of the party at the fault. Our lawyers can help you file a claim for both economic and non-economic damage, including medical expenses and lost income. You may be entitled to compensation for your discomfort and pain.

We will record all evidence physical in your case. This includes taking photos of the scene of the accident and your property, as well as any damage, such as dents and broken glass. We will also collect copies of any accident or police reports, as well as secure any essential witness information.

The law in New York State is comparative negligence which means that even if you're found to be partly responsible for the incident the damages you incur will be reduced by the percentage of the liability you have been assigned. The defendant may also be found entirely responsible for the incident and thus not entitled to any compensation.

You should not provide any oral or written statements to representatives of the insurance companies of the parties responsible, as they can be used later in court against you. It is also recommended to see your doctor as soon as possible after the accident. Certain injuries may take some time to manifest and could be used against you in court should you later attempt to claim compensation.