Auto Accident Attorneys
You may be left with high medical bills or a loss of income and pain and suffering due to an accident. The person responsible for your accident should be held accountable for the loss.
An experienced New York City auto accident lawyer can help you seek full compensation for all of your losses. A car accident lawyer can help you defend yourself against unjustified insurance denials.
Distracted driving
Every driver has the duty to drive in a safe manner and be aware of the road. Distracted driving can be dangerous for other road users. It's one of the main causes of collisions. If you have been injured from a driver who was distracted, you may be legally entitled to compensation.
Distracted driving could include eating, reaching for things in the car, engaging with passengers changing dashboard controls, such as the radio or temperature, personal grooming like shaving or applying makeup and much more. This can include eating, reaching for things in the car, talking to passengers, adjusting dashboard controls like the radio or temperature or personal grooming, such as shaving or applying your makeup, and much more.
According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, around 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions involve some form of driver distraction. And even just turning your attention away from the road for five seconds at 55mph doubles your chance of being involved in a crash.
A seasoned auto accident lawyer is able to assist you if been injured in an accident caused by an unintentionally distracted driver. They can 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 come in a variety forms, from simple fender benders to catastrophic head-on collisions. The nature of the accident determines liability and severity, as well as the amount and extent of injuries to the victims as well as their financial losses.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics reveal that driver errors are the leading cause of
motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest of distractions like flipping through radio stations, putting on makeup or reading a map - can cause an accident of serious severity. Other causes of car accidents include reckless driving, speeding drunk driving, bad road conditions and weather, as well as inexperienced or elderly drivers.
A New York City car accident attorney can analyze your case to identify the parties responsible and assess the extent of your financial losses and injuries. They can also bargain with the insurance company to negotiate an equitable settlement for your claim.
An experienced attorney for auto accidents can assist you in getting the compensation you are entitled to for your injuries and losses, including past and future medical costs, lost earnings, physical and emotional distress, and more. They can also ensure that your accident claim includes the coverage of uninsured or under-insured motorists, 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.
Uninsured or underinsured motorists
Some drivers choose not to carry car insurance, and others have minimal coverage. It is difficult to obtain compensation if an uninsured or uninsured motorist is the cause of a collision. In these cases, you should have a competent legal advocate working to help you achieve your goals as well as those 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 coverage is usually part of a full-coverage insurance policy, and could provide you with crucial protections in a serious accident.
The process to file UIM/UM claims is similar to the typical claim for a car accident. It usually involves submitting copies of your medical bills as well as
auto accident lawsuits repair bills. The insurance company will evaluate these and other documents to determine where your losses fall within the bounds of the coverage of the other driver.
It is best to talk to an New York City car accident attorney as soon as possible after the crash and make an immediate claim for UIM/UM, particularly when the other driver states that they don't have or have insufficient 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 seek compensation from the insurance company of the party at fault. Our lawyers can assist in filing a claim to recover economic and non-economic expenses, like medical bills and lost wages. You could be entitled to compensation for the pain and discomfort you have experienced.
We will keep track of every physical evidence you have in your case. This includes taking photos of the scene of the collision and your property, like damaged glass, dents, and cracked screens for your devices. We will also gather copies of any police or accident reports, and also secure any crucial information regarding witnesses.
The law in New York State is comparative negligence which means that even if found to be partly at fault for the accident and you are found to be partially responsible, your damages will be diminished by the percentage of responsibility you are liable for. Likewise, the defendant may be found to be completely responsible for the accident and, therefore, not eligible to claim any compensation in any way.
You should not give any written or oral declarations to the representatives of the insurance companies of the parties responsible as they may be used later in court against you. It is recommended that you see your doctor as soon as possible after the incident. Certain injuries may take a while to manifest and could be used against you in court if you attempt to claim compensation.