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Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term effects of a crash could leave you with expensive medical bills, a lower income, and suffering. The party who was negligent in causing the crash should be held responsible to cover these costs.

A New York City auto accident attorney can help you obtain full compensation for your losses. A car accident lawyer can safeguard you from unwarranted insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver has the duty to drive in a safe manner and pay attention to the road. Distracted driving is a major cause of near-collisions and collisions, and it can be incredibly dangerous for other drivers on the road. If you've been injured as a result of a distracted driver, you may be legally entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving could include eating, reaching out for items in the car, interacting and interacting with passengers as well as adjusting dashboard controls, such as the temperature or radio personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup and more. This includes eating, reaching into the car for things, interacting with passengers and adjusting the dashboard controls such as the radio or temperature. It can also be personal grooming like shaving or applying makeup.

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 close-collisions involve some form of driver distraction. And even just taking your eyes off of the road for five seconds at 55 mph increases the risk of a crash.

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

Car crashes

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

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics driver error is the major cause of motor vehicle crashes. Even the tiniest of distractions - flipping through radio stations, putting on makeup or reading a map - could cause an accident of serious severity. Other causes of car accidents include speeding, reckless driving drunk driving, bad road conditions and weather, and older or inexperienced drivers.

A experienced New York City car accident lawyer can review your case and identify all parties responsible for your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance company that is the defendant's.

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 expenses as well as lost earnings, emotional and physical suffering, and many other damages. They can also ensure that your claim for compensation includes uninsured or under-insured motorist coverage in the event of need. This is especially important if the person at fault is not insured or has insurance, or only has 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 can be difficult to get the compensation you are due if an uninsured motorist causes a collision. In these instances it is crucial to have a skilled lawyer on your side as well as 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 an insurance policy that covers all of your needs, and could provide you with crucial protections in a serious accident.

The process of making a UIM/UM claim is similar to filing a standard car accident claim. It generally involves submitting copies of your medical bills and repair bills for your car. The insurance company will evaluate these and other documents to determine whether your losses fall within the limits of the other driver's insurance.

It's best to consult with an New York City car accident attorney as soon as possible following the accident and submit an UIM/UM claim as soon as possible 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 destruction

If your car is damaged in an accident, you are able to claim compensation through the insurance company of the party at the fault. Our lawyers can help you make a claim on both economic and non-economic losses, including the cost of your medical bills and lost income. You may also be able to claim compensation for the pain and suffering you have endured.

We will record all physical evidence in your case. This includes taking photos of the accident scene the property, and any damage, like cracks and dents. We will also take note of any reports of an accident or police report and any witness information.

New York State's law is based on negligence in a comparative manner. This means that if found to be partly responsible for an accident, you will have your damages reduced by the proportion of blame you receive. The defendant could also be found to be completely responsible for the incident and thus not eligible to recover at all.

Do not provide any written or oral statements to representatives of insurance companies of the parties responsible since they could be used in court later against you. You should also see a doctor as soon as possible after the accident. Some injuries can take time to show and could be used against you in court if later you attempt to claim compensation.