15 Reasons Why You Shouldn t Overlook Auto Accident Attorneys

Auto Accident Attorneys

You may be left with high medical bills or a loss of income and pain and suffering in the aftermath of a car crash. The person who caused your accident should be held accountable for these losses.

A skilled New York City auto accident lawyer can help you pursue complete compensation for all your losses. A qualified attorney for car accidents will also shield you from inexplicably denied claims by insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver has the duty to drive safely and pay attention to the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It's one of the main causes of collisions. If you've suffered injuries due to distracted drivers you could be eligible for compensation.

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

According to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), about 80 percent all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions result from distracted driving. Just taking your eyes off the road for five seconds while driving at 55 mph could increase the risk of your crash by a factor of two.

If you've suffered injuries in a crash caused by a distracted driver, a skilled auto accident lawsuits accident lawyer can help. They can investigate your case to present the strongest arguments in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all of your ongoing and future expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take on various varieties, ranging from minor fender benders up to massive head-on collisions. The type of 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 a major driver's fault in motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest distractions such as flipping through radio channels making-up or reading a map - can result in an accident that is serious. Other common causes of car accidents are reckless driving, speeding, drunk driving, poor road conditions and weather, as well as older or inexperienced drivers.

A New York City car accident lawyer will analyze your case to identify the parties responsible and assess the severity of your injuries and financial losses. They can also negotiate an equitable settlement with the insurance company that is the defendant's.

An experienced auto accident lawyer can assist you in getting the compensation you're due for your losses and injuries, including past and future medical treatment costs loss of earnings, physical and emotional suffering, and many other damages. They can also make sure that your claim for compensation includes insurance for uninsured or under-insured drivers, if necessary. This is particularly important if the driver at fault does not have insurance, or has the minimum amount required by New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers choose not to carry insurance for their car, and others are covered only in the minimum. It can be difficult to get the compensation you are due if an uninsured motorist causes a crash. In these cases, it is important to have a seasoned attorney representing you 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 it can provide important insurance in the event of a major accident.

The process of filing a UIM/UM is similar to the usual claim for a car accident. This usually involves submitting copies your medical bills as well as auto repair bills. The insurance company will evaluate these along with other documents to determine if your losses fall within the limits of the coverage of the other driver.

It is best to talk to a New York City car accident attorney as soon as is possible after the crash and make an UIM/UM claim as soon as possible, particularly 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 damaged

If your car is damaged in an accident, you can get compensation through the insurance company of the party at fault. Our lawyers can help you in filing a claim and get compensation for non-economic and economic damages, like medical expenses and lost wages. You could also be eligible to receive compensation for your pain and suffering.

We will record every physical evidence you have in your case. This includes taking photos of the scene of the accident and your property, like scratches, broken glass, and cracked screens for your devices. We will also take note of any police reports or accidents as well as any information from witnesses.

The law in New York State is comparative negligence, which means that even if found to be partly at fault for the accident and you are found to be partially responsible, your damages will be diminished by the percentage of liability attributed to you. In addition, the defendant could be found to be totally responsible for the accident and therefore ineligible to recover in any way.

Be wary of giving any oral or written declarations to representatives of the at-fault parties' insurance providers, as these could be used against you in court. It is also important to see a doctor immediately after your accident, as some injuries take a long time to show up and can be used against you if you attempt to seek compensation for your injuries later on.