7 Things About Auto Accident Attorneys You ll Kick Yourself For Not Knowing
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You may be left with a large medical bill and a decrease in income and pain and suffering as a result of an accident. The party responsible for your accident should be accountable for the losses.
A skilled New York City auto accident lawyer can help you seek full compensation for all of your losses. A lawyer who handles car accidents will protect you from unjustified insurance denials.
Distracted driving
Every driver has a duty to operate their vehicle safely and keep their eyes on the road. Distracted driving can be dangerous for other road users. It's an important factor in collisions. If you've suffered injuries due to a distracted driver you could be eligible for compensation.
Distracted driving can involve eating, reaching out for items in the car, interacting with other passengers changing dashboard controls, such as the temperature or radio personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup and more. This can include eating, searching for things in the car, interacting with passengers or adjusting the dashboard controls such as the temperature or radio personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup and many more.
According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, the majority of crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions involve some form of driver distraction. The act of taking your eyes off of the road for five seconds while driving at 55 mph can increase your risk of crashing.
If you've suffered injuries in an accident caused by a distracted driver, an experienced auto accident lawyer can help. They will investigate your case and present the most convincing arguments in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all of your present and future expenses.
Car crashes
Car accidents can come in a variety forms including simple fender benders to devastating head-on collisions. The nature of the accident determines liability, as does the severity and nature of injuries to the victims as well as their financial losses.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics driver error is the main cause of motor vehicle crashes. Even the tiniest distraction such as flipping through radio stations wearing makeup, or looking at a map could cause an accident of serious severity. Other causes of car accidents are speeding, reckless or drunk driving, poor weather conditions, inexperienced drivers or elderly drivers.
A knowledgeable New York City car accident lawyer can analyze your case and pinpoint the parties accountable for your injuries and financial losses. They can also bargain with the insurance provider to reach a fair settlement for your claim.
An experienced auto accident lawyer will help you obtain the compensation you deserve for your injuries and losses that include future and past medical expenses, lost earnings, physical and emotional distress, and more. They can also ensure that your claim is covered by insurance coverage for uninsured and sub-insured drivers, if needed. This is particularly important if the driver at fault is not insured or has insurance, or has only the minimum amount required by New York law.
Uninsured or underinsured drivers
Some drivers choose not to carry car insurance, and others have only a small amount of coverage. It can be difficult to get compensation if an under-insured or uninsured motorist causes a crash. In these instances, it is important to have a seasoned 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 can provide important security in the event of an accident.
The procedure for filing UIM/UM claims is similar the usual claim for a car accident. The process typically involves submitting copies your medical bills as well as auto repair bills. The insurance company will review these and other documents to determine whether your losses fall within the bounds of the coverage of the other driver.
It is best to talk to an New York City car accident attorney as soon as you can after the crash and file a UIM/UM claim right away 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 car is damaged in an accident, you are able to seek compensation through the insurance company of the party at the fault. Our lawyers can assist you submit a claim for economic and non-economic losses, including the cost of your medical bills and lost income. You could also be eligible to receive compensation for the pain and suffering you have endured.
We will carefully examine the damage that was caused to your vehicle, and then record all physical evidence for your case. This includes taking photos of the scene of the accident as well as your property and any damage, such as dents and broken glass. We will also gather copies of any police or accident reports, and secure any crucial information regarding witnesses.
The law that is in force in New York State is comparative negligence that means that even if found to be partly responsible for the accident and you are found to be partially responsible, your damages will be reduced by the proportion of responsibility you are liable for. The defendant may also be found to be completely responsible for the accident and therefore is not entitled to any compensation.
Be cautious not to provide any written or oral statements to representatives from the at-fault parties' insurance companies, as they could be used against you later in court. It is recommended that you see your doctor as soon as possible following the incident. Some injuries can take time to show and could be used against you in court if you later attempt to claim compensation.