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Auto Accident Attorneys

You may be left with a high medical bill and a decrease in income and pain and suffering due to a car crash. The party responsible for your accident must be accountable for the losses.

A seasoned New York City auto accident lawsuits accident lawyer can help you seek full compensation for all your losses. An attorney for car accidents will protect you from unjustified insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver is responsible to drive in a safe manner and pay attention to the road. Distracted driving is a major cause of collisions and near-collisions and can be extremely dangerous for other motorists on the road. If you have been injured by a driver who was distracted, you may be eligible for compensation.

Distracted driving could include eating, reaching for things in the car, interacting and interacting with passengers changing dashboard controls like the temperature or radio personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup, and more. This includes eating, grabbing items in the car, interacting with other drivers 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 are caused by driver distraction. And even just looking away from the road for five seconds at 55 mph increases your risk of a crash.

If you've been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, a skilled auto accident lawyer can aid. They will review your case and provide the most convincing arguments for compensation which includes covering all of your future and current expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take a variety of forms that range from simple fender benders to devastating head-on collisions. The nature of the accident determines who's accountable, as well as the severity and extent of the victims' injuries and the extent of their financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics show that driver error is the leading reason for motor vehicle accidents. Even the slightest distraction such as switching radio stations and applying makeup or the road map, could result in a serious accident. Other common causes of car accidents include reckless driving, speeding drunk driving, dangerous road conditions and weather, and older or inexperienced drivers.

A New York City car accident lawyer can examine your case to determine the parties accountable and determine the extent of your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate an equitable settlement with the insurance company that is the defendant's.

An experienced auto accident lawyer will help you obtain the compensation you're entitled to for your losses and injuries including future and past medical costs and lost earnings, emotional and physical distress, and more. They can also ensure that your accident claim includes coverage for uninsured or sub-insured drivers, if necessary. This is particularly important if the person at fault is not insured or has insurance, or has only the minimum amount required by New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers don't have insurance, while others have a small amount of coverage. If an under- or uninsured driver is responsible for causing a crash, it can be difficult to obtain compensation for the losses. In these instances, it is important to have a competent lawyer on your side 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 type of coverage is typically part of a full-coverage insurance policy, and can provide important insurance in the event of a major accident.

The process of filing UIM/UM claims is similar the standard claim for auto accidents. The process typically involves submitting copies your medical bills as well as auto repair bills. The insurance company will evaluate these along with other documents to determine whether your losses are within the limits of the other driver's insurance.

It is crucial to talk with an New York City auto accident lawyer as soon following the accident as soon as is possible and make a UIM/UM claim as soon as you can, especially when the other driver states they don't have insurance or lack 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 vehicle was damaged in a crash then you may be able to pursue compensation for the repairs through the insurance of the party at fault company. Our attorneys can help you make a claim on both economic and non-economic damage, including the cost of medical expenses and lost income. You may also be able to receive compensation for the pain and suffering you have endured.

We will document every physical evidence you have in your case. This includes taking photos of the scene where the accident occurred and your property, such as damaged glass, dents, and cracked device screens. We will also gather any police or accident reports and any information about witnesses.

The law in New York is based on comparative negligence. This means that if you're found to be partly responsible for an accident, you'll have your damages reduced by the amount of blame you're awarded. The defendant could also find themselves to be the sole responsible for the accident and therefore not eligible to recover in any way.

It is not advisable to give any written or oral explanations to representatives of the insurance companies of the parties who are at fault because they could be used later in court against you. It is also crucial to consult a doctor right away following your accident, because certain injuries may take a while to be discovered and could be used against you if you attempt to claim compensation for your injuries later.