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You may be left with high medical bills as well as a lower income and pain and suffering due to an accident. 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 full compensation for your losses. A car accident lawyer can safeguard you from unwarranted insurance denials.
Distracted driving
Every driver has a duty to operate their vehicle in a safe manner and keep their attention focused on the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It's an important factor in collisions. If you have been injured by a motorist who is distracted, you could be eligible for compensation.
Distracted driving can include eating, reaching for items in the car, 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 inside the car to get items as well as interacting with other passengers and adjusting the controls on the dashboard like the radio or temperature. It can also involve personal grooming like shaving or applying make-up.
According to research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, approximately 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of close-collisions involve some form of driver distraction. Even taking your eyes off of the road for five seconds while driving at 55 mph could double your crash risk.
If you've been injured in a crash caused by a distracted driver, a skilled auto accident attorney can help. They will review your case and present most convincing arguments for compensation that includes covering all of your current and future expenses.
Car crashes
Car accidents can come in a variety forms that range from simple fender benders to catastrophic head-on collisions. The nature of the accident determines who is at fault, as does the extent and severity of the injuries sustained by the victims as well as the extent of their financial losses.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics, driver error is a leading driver's fault in motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest distraction like switching radio stations or applying makeup, or even reading the road map can lead to a serious accident. Other reasons for car accidents include speeding, drunk or reckless driving, bad weather conditions, inexperienced drivers or elderly drivers.
A competent New York City car accident lawyer will analyze your case and identify the parties accountable for your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate an acceptable settlement with the defendant's insurer.
A seasoned auto accident attorney can help you get the compensation you're due for your losses and injuries, including past and future medical treatment costs loss of earnings, emotional and physical stress, and other damages. They can also ensure that your claim for compensation includes insurance for uninsured or under-insured drivers, if needed. This is especially crucial if the person at fault does not have insurance or is only covered to the minimum amount required under New York law.
Uninsured or underinsured drivers
Certain drivers do not have insurance while others have minimal coverage. If an under- or uninsured driver causes a crash, it can be a challenge to get compensation for the losses. In these circumstances you must have a qualified legal advocate who can help you meet 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 kind of insurance is typically included in a comprehensive policy and can provide important security if you're involved in a serious accident.
The process for filing a UIM/UM claim is similar to filing a standard car accident claim. It usually involves submitting copies of your medical bills as well as auto repair bills. The insurance company will look over these documents and others to determine if your losses are covered by the policy of the other driver.
It is best to talk to a New York City car accident attorney as soon as possible after the crash and make an UIM/UM claim immediately and especially when the other driver claims 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 was damaged in a crash then you may be able to pursue compensation for the damage through the at-fault party's insurance company. Our lawyers can assist in filing a claim and recover economic and non-economic losses, such as medical bills and lost wages. You may also be able to receive compensation for your pain and suffering.
We will take note of every physical evidence you have in your case. This includes taking photographs of the scene of the collision and your property, as well as any damage, like fractured glass or dents. We will also gather copies of any police or accident reports, and also secure any vital information about witnesses.
The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence that means that even if you are found to be partly at fault for the accident the amount of your damages will be diminished by the percentage of liability assigned to you. In addition, the defendant could find themselves to be the sole responsible for the incident and thus ineligible to recover at all.
Be cautious not to provide any oral or written declarations to representatives from the at-fault party's insurance companies, since these could be used against you in the future in court. It is recommended that you see your doctor as soon as possible following the incident. Some injuries can take time to manifest and may be used against you in court if you later try to claim compensation.