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Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term effects of a car accident can cause you to be faced with costly medical bills, a diminished income, and even pain and suffering. The negligent party that caused the accident should be held accountable to cover these costs.

A seasoned New York City auto accident lawyer can help you seek full compensation for all of your losses. A skilled attorney in car accidents can also help you avoid inexplicably denied claims by insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver has the duty to drive in a safe manner and be aware of the road. Distracted driving is the primary cause of near-collisions and collisions, and it can be extremely dangerous for other drivers on the road. If you have been injured from a driver who was distracted, you may be qualified for compensation.

Distracted driving can involve eating, reaching out for items in the car, interacting with passengers and adjusting dashboard controls, such as the radio or temperature, personal grooming like shaving or applying makeup, and many more. This includes eating, reaching inside the car for things that you're not using, interacting with passengers, and adjusting the dashboard controls such as the radio or temperature. It could also involve personal grooming, such as shaving or applying make-up.

According to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) about 80 percent all crashes and 65 per cent of near-collisions are caused by distracted driving. The act of taking your eyes off of 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 investigate your case and provide the strongest arguments for full compensation, including 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 the liability and severity, as well as the amount and nature of the injuries to the victims as well as their financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics the driver's error is a main factor in crashes involving motor vehicles. Even the slightest distraction like flipping through radio stations, putting on makeup or looking at a map can cause a serious accident. Other causes of car accidents are speeding, reckless or drunk driving, bad weather conditions, inexperienced drivers or older drivers.

A New York City car accident lawyer will look over your case and identify the parties accountable and determine the severity of your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate an equitable settlement with the insurance company of the defendant.

A seasoned auto accident lawyer will help you get the amount you are due, which includes for future and past medical costs as well as lost wages, physical and mental distress, and other damages. They can also make sure that your accident claim includes insurance for motorists who are uninsured, or under-insured when necessary. This is particularly important if the at-fault driver does not have insurance or is only covered to the minimum amount required under New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers do not carry car insurance, and others have only a small amount of coverage. It can be difficult to get compensation when an under-insured or uninsured motorist causes a collision. In these cases it is crucial to have a skilled lawyer representing 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 coverage is usually part of a full-coverage insurance policy and it can provide important protections in a serious accident.

The process to file a UIM/UM is similar to the typical claim for a car accident. It typically involves submitting copies of your medical bills and repairs to your vehicle. The insurance company will evaluate these and other documents to determine whether your losses fall within the limits of the coverage of the other driver.

It's best to consult with a 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 says 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 car is damaged in an accident, you are able to get compensation through the insurance company of the party at fault. Our lawyers can help you in submitting a claim to recuperate economic and non-economic damages, including medical expenses and lost wages. You could be entitled to compensation for your pain and discomfort.

We will record all physical evidence in your case. This includes taking photographs of the scene of the accident and your property, including dents, broken glass, and cracked device screens. We will also gather any police reports or accidents and any information about witnesses.

New York State's law is based on comparative negligence. This means that if you're found partially responsible for an accident, you will have your damages reduced by the proportion of blame you're awarded. The defendant may also be found entirely responsible for the incident and thus not entitled to any compensation.

Be sure not to give any oral or written declarations to representatives of the at-fault parties' insurance companies, since these can be used against you in court. It is also recommended to see a doctor as soon possible after the accident. Certain injuries may take time to show and could be used against you in court should you later attempt to claim compensation.