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Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term effects of a crash could result in expensive medical bills, a reduced income, and pain and suffering. The person who caused your accident should be held accountable for these losses.

A New York City auto accident lawyer can assist you in obtaining the full amount of compensation for your losses. A trained car accident attorney can also help you avoid unreasonable denials by insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver is responsible 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've been injured from a driver who was distracted, you may be entitled to compensation.

While many people think of texting or calling when they hear distracted driving it's actually any activity that takes your hands off the steering wheel, your eyes off the road, or your mind off the task at hand. This could mean eating, reaching for items in the car, interacting with passengers and adjusting dashboard controls like the radio or temperature or personal grooming, such as shaving or applying makeup, and more.

According to research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, about 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions are caused by driver distraction. Even looking away from the road for five seconds at 55mph doubles the chance of crashing.

A seasoned auto accident lawyer can assist you if been injured in an accident caused by a driver who was distracted. They can investigate your case and make the most convincing arguments for compensation and include all of your current and future expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take on a variety of forms such as simple fender benders and even devastating head-on collisions. The nature of the accident determines the liability, as does the severity and nature of injuries to the victims and their financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics show that driver error is the most common cause of motor vehicle crashes. Even the slightest distraction like changing radio stations and applying makeup or a road map, could result in a serious accident. Other reasons for car accidents include speeding, reckless or drunk driving, poor weather conditions, inexperienced drivers or elderly drivers.

A New York City car accident lawyer can look over your case and identify the parties at fault and determine the severity of your financial and physical injuries. They can also negotiate a fair settlement with defendant's insurer.

A skilled auto accident lawyer can help you receive the amount you are due, which includes for future and past medical costs, lost wages, mental and physical emotional distress, and more. They can also make sure that your claim is covered by insurance coverage for uninsured and sub-insured drivers, if needed. This is especially important if the person at fault is not insured or has insurance, or has only the minimum amount required by New York law.

Motorists who are uninsured or underinsured

Some drivers do not carry car insurance, while others have only a small amount of coverage. It is difficult to obtain compensation if an uninsured or uninsured motorist is the cause of a collision. In these instances, it is important to have a skilled attorney representing you 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 kind of insurance is typically included in a comprehensive policy and can offer you important protections in the event that you're involved in a serious accident.

The process for filing UIM/UM claims is similar the typical claim for auto accidents. It is usually a matter of submitting copies of your medical bills as well as auto repair bills. The insurance company will examine these along with other documents to determine whether your losses fall within the limits of the coverage of the other driver.

It is best to talk to a New York City car accident lawyer as soon as you can following the accident and submit a UIM/UM claim right away, particularly when the other driver claims they don't have 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 has been damaged in a crash and you want to seek compensation for the repairs by contacting the insurance company. Our attorneys can assist you in filing a claim and recover financial and non-economic losses, such as medical bills and lost wages. You may also be able 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 photos of the scene of the accident the property, and any damage, such as dents and broken glass. We will also get any accident or police reports and any information about witnesses.

New York State's law is based on the principle of comparative negligence. This means that if you're found to be partly 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 solely responsible for the accident and therefore not entitled to any compensation.

Do not provide any written or oral explanations to representatives of the insurance companies of the parties who are at fault as they may be used in court later against you. It is also recommended to see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible after the accident. Certain injuries may take time to manifest and could be used against you in court should you later attempt to claim compensation.