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Auto Accident Attorneys

You could be left with a high medical bill as well as a lower income and pain and suffering in the aftermath of a car crash. The party who was negligent in causing the accident should be held accountable to compensate you for these losses.

A New York City auto accident attorney can help you seek full compensation for your losses. A trained car accident attorney can also protect you from inexplicably denied claims by insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver is responsible to operate their vehicle safely and remain focused on the road. Distracted driving can be dangerous for other road users. It's the leading cause of collisions. If you have been injured by a driver who is distracted, you could be legally entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving could include eating, reaching for objects in the car, engaging with passengers as well as adjusting dashboard controls like the radio or temperature, personal grooming like shaving or applying makeup, and many more. This could mean eating, grabbing items in the car, engaging with passengers and adjusting dashboard controls like the temperature or radio or personal grooming such as shaving or applying your makeup, and many more.

According to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) approximately 80 percent all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions are caused by driver distraction. And even just turning your attention away from the road for five seconds at 55mph doubles the risk of a crash.

An experienced lawyer for auto accident attorneys accidents is able to assist you if been injured in an accident caused by the driver who was distracted. They can look into your case and make the most persuasive arguments for full compensation that includes covering all of your future and current expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take on many different forms, ranging from minor fender benders up to catastrophic head-on collisions. The type of accident determines who is accountable, as well as the extent and severity of the injuries suffered by victims and the extent of their financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics reveal that driver errors are the primary driver's fault in motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest distractions such as flipping through radio channels applying makeup or reading a map - can cause an injury or accident. Other reasons for car accidents include speeding, drunk or reckless driving, poor weather conditions, inexperienced drivers, or older drivers.

A competent New York City car accident lawyer can review your case and identify all parties responsible for your injuries and financial losses. They can also negotiate with the defendant's insurance company to agree on an equitable settlement for your claim.

A skilled auto accident lawyer can assist you in getting the compensation you are entitled to for your losses and injuries, including past and future medical treatment costs and lost earnings, physical and emotional distress, and other damages. They can also make sure that your claim includes insurance for motorists who are uninsured, or under-insured should it be required. This is especially crucial if the driver at fault has no insurance or has only the minimum required under New York law.

Underinsured or uninsured motorists

Some drivers don't have insurance and others only have a minimal amount of insurance. If an uninsured or uninsured motorist causes collisions, it can be difficult to obtain compensation for the loss. In these instances it is important to have your own skilled legal advocate who can assist you in meeting your objectives 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 typically part of a full-coverage insurance policy, and it can provide you with important protections in a serious accident.

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

It's best to consult with a New York City car accident attorney as soon as possible following the accident and submit an immediate claim for UIM/UM especially if 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, it is possible to get compensation through the insurance company of the party at fault. Our attorneys can assist you in filing a claim to recuperate economic and non-economic damages, like medical bills and lost wages. You could also be eligible to receive compensation for the pain and suffering you have endured.

We will take note of all evidence physical in your case. This includes taking pictures of the scene of the collision the property, and any damage, such as scratches and broken glass. We will also gather any police reports or accidents and any witness information.

The law in New York State is comparative negligence, which means that even if found to be partially responsible for the incident the amount of your damages will be reduced by the proportion of the liability you have been assigned. The defendant may also be found completely responsible for the accident and thus not entitled to any kind of compensation.

You should not give any written or oral declarations to the representatives of the insurance companies of the parties who are at fault because they could be used in court later against you. You should also see a doctor as soon possible after the incident. Some injuries can take some time to manifest and may be used against you in court if later you attempt to claim compensation.