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Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term consequences of a car accident could result in expensive medical bills, a lower income, and suffering. The negligent party responsible for your crash should be obligated to compensate for these losses.

A New York City auto accident attorney can help you get the full amount of compensation for your losses. An attorney for car accidents can safeguard you from unwarranted insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver is responsible to drive safely and keep their focus on the road. Distracted driving can be dangerous for other road users. It is the leading cause of collisions. If you've suffered injuries due to distracted drivers, you may be legally entitled to compensation.

Although many people think of texting and calling when they hear distracted driving It's actually anything that requires your hands off the steering wheel, your eyes off the road, or takes your mind off the task at hand. This includes eating, searching for things in the car, interacting with other drivers as well as adjusting the controls on the dashboard like the temperature or radio personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup, and more.

According to research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, approximately 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions involve some type of driver distraction. Even turning your attention away from the road for five seconds at 55 mph can double your chance of being involved in a crash.

A seasoned auto accident lawyer can assist you if been injured in an accident caused by an unintentionally distracted driver. They can investigate your case and make the strongest arguments for a full settlement and include all of your current and future expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can be in many different varieties, ranging from minor fender benders up to catastrophic head-on collisions. The type of accident determines who's responsible, as well as the scope and nature of the victims' injuries and the amount of financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics show that driver error is the primary cause of motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest distraction like flipping through radio stations wearing makeup, or reading a map - could cause a serious accident. Other common causes of car accidents are speeding, reckless driving, drunk driving, poor road conditions and weather, and inexperienced or elderly drivers.

A New York City car accident attorney can examine your case to determine all parties responsible and determine the extent of your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate an equitable settlement with the insurer of the defendant.

An experienced attorney for auto accident lawsuits accidents can assist you in getting the compensation you're due for your losses and injuries that include future and past medical expenses as well as lost earnings, emotional and physical distress, and more. They can also ensure that your claim includes coverage for under-insured or uninsured motorists, if necessary. This is especially crucial if the driver at fault has no insurance, or has the minimum amount required by New York law.

Motorists who are uninsured or underinsured

Some drivers opt not to carry insurance for their car, and some have a limited coverage. If an under- or uninsured driver is responsible for causing the crash, it may be difficult to obtain compensation for the losses. In these instances it is essential to have a knowledgeable lawyer working for you and 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 typically part of an insurance policy with full coverage, and it can provide important protections in a serious accident.

The process for filing UIM/UM claims is similar to filing a traditional car crash claim. It usually involves the submission of copies of your medical bills as well as repairs to your vehicle. The insurance company will examine these documents and others to determine if your losses are covered by the other driver's policy.

It's best to consult with an New York City car accident attorney as soon as is possible after the crash and make an immediate claim for UIM/UM especially if the other driver says 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 car is damaged in an accident, you may seek compensation from the insurance company of the party at fault. Our lawyers can assist you in filing a claim to get compensation for non-economic and economic expenses, like medical bills and lost wages. You may be entitled to compensation for the pain and discomfort you have experienced.

We will record all evidence physical in your case. This includes taking pictures of the accident scene and your property, as well as any damage, including cracks and dents. We will also gather any accident or police reports and any witness information.

The law that is in force in New York State is comparative negligence that means that even if you are found to be partly responsible for the incident, your damages will be reduced by the proportion of liability assigned to you. In addition, the defendant could find themselves to be the sole responsible for the incident and thus not able to recover at all.

Be sure not to give any written or oral declarations to representatives of the at-fault parties' insurance companies, as they can be used against you in court. It is also recommended to see a doctor as soon possible after the accident. Certain injuries may take some time to manifest and could be used against you in court if later you try to claim compensation.