Auto Accident Attorneys

You could be faced with a large medical bill as well as a lower income and pain and suffering as a result of a car crash. The person who caused your accident should be held accountable 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 help you defend yourself against unjustified insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver is responsible to operate their vehicle in a safe manner 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 distracted driving it's actually any activity that requires your hands off the steering wheel, your eyes off the road, or mind away from the task at the moment. 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 could also involve personal grooming, such as shaving or applying makeup.

According to research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, about 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of close-collisions involve some form of driver distraction. Even taking your eyes off of the road for five seconds while driving at 55 mph can increase the risk of your crash by a factor of two.

If you've been injured in a crash caused by a distracted driver, an experienced auto accident attorney can help. They will investigate your case and make most persuasive arguments for full compensation. This includes covering all of your current and future costs.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take on a variety of forms, from simple fender benders to devastating head-on collisions. The type of crash determines who may be liable, as well as the scope and nature of the injuries sustained by the victims and the magnitude of their financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics driver error is the primary driver's fault in motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest of distractions - flipping through radio stations wearing makeup, or reading a map - could cause an injury or accident. Other causes of car accidents include speeding, reckless driving drunk driving, unsafe road conditions and weather, as well as older or inexperienced drivers.

A New York City car accident lawyer will examine your case to determine the parties responsible and assess the extent of your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate a fair settlement with the insurer of the defendant.

A seasoned auto accident attorney will help you obtain the compensation you are entitled to for your injuries and losses, including past and future medical treatment costs as well as lost earnings, physical and emotional distress, and more. They can also make sure that your claim is covered by insurance for uninsured or under-insured drivers, if needed. This is particularly important if the at-fault driver does not have insurance or has only the minimum required under New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured drivers

Certain drivers do not have insurance, while others have a limited amount of coverage. It is difficult to obtain compensation when an under-insured or uninsured motorist is the cause of a collision. In these situations it is essential to have a skilled lawyer on your side as well as 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 coverage is usually part of an insurance policy with full coverage, and will provide you with vital protections in a serious accident.

The process to file a UIM/UM is similar to the traditional auto accident claim. This usually involves submitting copies your medical bills and auto repair bills. The insurance company will scrutinize these documents and others to determine if your losses are covered by the other driver's policy.

It is important to speak with an New York City auto accident lawyer as soon following the crash as you can. file a UIM/UM right away especially when the other driver claims they don't have insurance or have inadequate 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 was damaged in a crash then you may be able to pursue compensation for the damages by contacting the insurance company. Our attorneys can assist you in filing a claim and recuperate economic and non-economic losses, such as medical bills and lost wages. You may be entitled to compensation for your pain and discomfort.

We will carefully examine the damage to your vehicle, and record all evidence physical for your case. This includes taking photos of the accident scene and your property, as well as any damage, including dents and broken glass. We will also gather any accident or police reports as well as any information from witnesses.

The law in New York is based on the principle of comparative negligence. This means that if you're found to be partially responsible for an accident, you will be able to reduce your damages by the percentage of blame you are awarded. The defendant may also be found to be completely responsible for the accident and therefore not entitled to any form of compensation.

Do not provide any written or oral statements 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 an ophthalmologist as soon as possible after the accident. Some injuries can take a while to manifest and may be used against you in court if you later attempt to claim compensation.