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Auto Accident Attorneys
The long-term effects of a car accident could result in expensive medical bills, a reduced income and pain and suffering. The party who was negligent in causing your crash should be obligated to compensate for these losses.
A New York City auto accident attorney can help you seek full compensation for your losses. An attorney for car accidents can safeguard you from unwarranted insurance denials.
Distracted driving
Every driver has the responsibility to drive in a safe manner and pay attention to the road. Distracted driving is the primary cause of near-collisions and collisions and is incredibly dangerous for other drivers on the road. If you've suffered injuries due to distracted drivers, you may be legally entitled to compensation.
Distracted driving can include eating, reaching out for items in the car, engaging with passengers, adjusting dashboard controls, such as the temperature or radio personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup and more. This includes eating, reaching in the car for things or passengers, and adjusting dashboard controls like the radio or temperature. It can also involve personal grooming such as shaving or applying make-up.
According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, the majority of crashes and 65 percent of close-collisions involve some form of driver distraction. If you take your eyes off the road for five seconds when you're driving at 55 mph could increase the risk of your crash by a factor of two.
If you've suffered injuries in an accident caused by a distracted driver, an experienced auto accident attorney can help. They will review your case and present the most persuasive arguments for full compensation. This includes covering all your current and future costs.
Car crashes
Car accidents can take on numerous forms, from minor fender benders up to massive head-on collisions. The kind of accident determines liability as does the severity and extent of injuries to the victims and their financial losses.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics show that driver errors are the leading driver's fault in motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest of distractions like flipping through radio stations applying makeup or looking at a map could result in an accident of serious severity. Other causes of car accidents include speeding, reckless driving drunk driving, dangerous road conditions and weather, as well as inexperienced or elderly drivers.
A skilled New York City car accident lawyer will review your case and identify the parties responsible for your injuries and financial losses. They can also bargain with the insurance company to negotiate an equitable settlement of your claim.
A skilled attorney for auto accidents will help you get the compensation you deserve, including for future and past medical costs as well as lost wages, mental and physical distress, and other damages. They can also make sure that your claim for compensation includes insurance coverage for uninsured and sub-insured drivers, in the event that they are required. 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.
Underinsured or uninsured motorists
Some drivers don't carry insurance, while others have a small amount of coverage. When an under- or uninsured driver is responsible for causing a crash, it can be difficult to collect compensation for your loss. In these instances, it is important to have a skilled lawyer working for you and 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 insurance is usually included in a comprehensive policy and provides you with crucial protections in the event that you're involved in a serious accident.
The process of filing a UIM/UM is similar to the standard claim for a car accident. It usually involves the submission of copies of your medical bills as well as repair bills for your automobile. The insurance company will scrutinize these documents and others to determine whether your losses are covered under the policy 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 make 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 vehicle has been damaged in a collision then you may be able to pursue compensation for the damages through the insurance of the party at fault company. Our attorneys can help you submit a claim for economic and non-economic damages, including the cost of medical expenses and lost income. You could be entitled to compensation for the pain and discomfort you have experienced.
We will take a careful look at the damage done to your vehicle and record all evidence physical for your case. This includes taking pictures of the scene of the collision and your property, as well as any damage, including cracks and dents. We will also collect any accident or police reports and any information about witnesses.
The law in New York State is comparative negligence meaning that even if you're found to be partially at fault for the accident and you are found to be partially responsible, your damages will be reduced by the proportion of the liability you have been assigned. The defendant could also be found to be solely responsible for the accident and therefore is not entitled to any kind of compensation.
Do not provide any written or oral statements to the representatives of the insurance companies of the parties at fault because they could be used later in court against you. It is also recommended to see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible after the incident. Certain injuries may take a while to manifest and could be used against you in court if you try to claim compensation.