Auto Accident Attorneys

You could be faced with high medical costs, a decreased income, and pain and suffering due to a car crash. The person responsible for your accident should be held accountable for these losses.

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

Distracted driving

Every driver has the duty to drive safely and pay attention to the road. Distracted driving can be dangerous for other road users. It is a major cause of collisions. If you've been injured from a driver who was distracted, you may be entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving can include eating, reaching for objects in the car, interacting and interacting with passengers, adjusting dashboard controls such as the radio or temperature personal grooming, such as shaving or applying makeup and many more. This can include eating, grabbing items in the car, interacting with passengers or adjusting the dashboard controls such as the temperature or radio personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup and Auto Accident Attorneys much more.

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) about 80 percent all crashes and 65 per cent of collisions that are near-collisions happen due to driver distraction. And even just taking your eyes off the road for five seconds at 55 mph increases your risk of a crash.

If you've been injured in a crash caused by a distracted driver, a skilled auto accident legal accident lawyer can help. They can look into your case and present strongest arguments for a full settlement that includes covering all of your future and current expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take on numerous types, from minor fender benders up to catastrophic head-on collisions. The type of collision determines who could be at fault, as does the severity and extent of the injuries suffered by the victims and the extent of their financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics driver error is the major driver's fault in motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest of distractions - flipping through radio stations, putting on makeup or looking at a map can cause an accident that is serious. Other common causes of car accidents include speeding, reckless driving drunk driving, unsafe 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 accountable for your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate a fair settlement with defendant's insurer.

A seasoned auto accident lawyer will help you get the amount you are due, which includes future and past medical expenses and lost wages, physical and mental emotional distress, and more. They can also ensure that your accident claim includes insurance for motorists who are uninsured, or under-insured in the event of need. This is especially 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 motorists

Some drivers don't carry car insurance, and some have a limited coverage. It isn't easy to collect compensation when an under-insured or uninsured motorist causes a collision. In these cases you must have a competent legal advocate who can assist you in meeting your goals, as well as the goals of 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 usually included in a comprehensive insurance policy and can provide you with important protections if you are involved in a serious collision.

The process for filing UIM/UM claims is similar to that of filing a traditional car accident claim. It generally involves submitting copies of your medical bills as well as automobile repair bills. The insurance company will scrutinize these documents and others to determine whether your losses are covered by the policy of the other driver.

It is important to speak with a New York City auto accident attorney as soon after the accident as soon as is possible and immediately file a UIM/UM, especially if the other driver claims 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 is damaged in an accident, you may seek compensation from the insurance company of the party at the fault. Our lawyers can help you to file a claim for both economic and non-economic damages, such as the cost of your medical expenses and lost income. You may be entitled to compensation for your pain and discomfort.

We will record every physical evidence you have in your case. This includes taking pictures of the accident site, your property and any damage, such as scratches and broken glass. We will also gather any police reports or accidents as well as any information from witnesses.

The law of New York State is based on comparative negligence. This means that if you are held partially accountable for an accident, you'll be able to reduce your damages by the amount of blame you receive. The defendant may also be found completely responsible for the accident, and therefore not entitled to any form of compensation.

Be sure not to give any written or oral statements to representatives of the at-fault party's insurance companies, as they could be used against you in the future in court. It is recommended that you see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible following the accident. Certain injuries may take time to show and may be used against you in court if you later attempt to claim compensation.