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Auto Accident Attorneys

You could be left with high medical bills as well as a lower income and pain and suffering in the aftermath of a car crash. The person responsible for your accident must be held accountable for the loss.

A New York City auto accident lawyer can assist you in obtaining the full amount of compensation for your losses. A car accident lawyer can help you defend yourself against unjustified insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver is required to drive their vehicle safely and keep their eyes on the road. Distracted driving can be dangerous for other road users. It is a major cause of collisions. If you've been injured due to distracted drivers, you may be eligible for compensation.

Distracted driving could include eating, reaching for items in the car, interacting with passengers changing dashboard controls such as the temperature or radio personal grooming, such as shaving or applying makeup, and many more. This can include eating, reaching for items in the car, talking to passengers and adjusting dashboard controls like the temperature or radio, personal grooming like shaving or applying make-up, and more.

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, around 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions are caused by driver distraction. Just taking your eyes off the road for just 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 attorney can help. They can investigate your case and present the most convincing arguments for compensation that includes covering all of your current and future expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take a variety of forms, from simple fender benders to catastrophic head-on collisions. The nature of the accident determines who's liable, as well as the extent and severity of the injuries sustained by the victims and the magnitude 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 a road map, could lead to a serious accident. Other causes of car accidents include reckless driving, speeding drunk driving, dangerous road conditions and weather, as well as inexperienced or elderly drivers.

A New York City car accident attorney can look over your case and identify all parties responsible and determine the severity of your financial and physical injuries. They can also negotiate with the defendant's insurance company to negotiate an acceptable settlement for your claim.

A seasoned auto accident attorney will help you obtain the compensation you're due for your injuries and losses which include past and future medical costs and lost earnings, emotional and physical suffering, and many other damages. They can also ensure that your claim is covered by insurance coverage for uninsured and sub-insured drivers, if needed. This is especially important if the at-fault driver does not have insurance or has only the minimum coverage required under New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers don't have insurance and others only have minimal coverage. When an under- or uninsured motorist causes the crash, it may be difficult to collect compensation for the losses. In these situations you must have a competent legal advocate working to assist you in meeting your objectives as well as the goals of 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 part of a full-coverage insurance policy, and it could provide you with crucial insurance in the event of a major Auto Accident Attorney accident.

The procedure for filing a UIM/UM is similar to the traditional claim for a car accident. It usually involves the submission of copies of your medical bills and repairs to your vehicle. The insurance company will review these documents along with other ones to determine if your losses are covered by the other driver's policy.

It is important to speak with a New York City auto accident lawyer as soon after the crash as possible and make a UIM/UM claim as soon as you can, especially if the other driver claims they do not have insurance or have inadequate 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 was damaged in a crash and you want to seek compensation for the damages through the insurance of the party at fault company. Our lawyers can assist you make a claim on both economic and non-economic damages, including the cost of your medical bills and lost income. You may also be able to claim compensation for the pain and suffering you have endured.

We will carefully review the damage done to your vehicle, and take note of all evidence to support your case. This includes taking pictures of the scene where the accident occurred and your property, like scratches, broken glass, and cracked screens for your devices. We will also collect any police or accident reports 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 accountable for the accident and you are found to be partially responsible, your damages will be reduced by the proportion of liability assigned to you. The defendant may also be found to be solely responsible for the accident, and therefore not entitled to any form of compensation.

You should not give any oral or written statements to representatives of insurance companies of the parties at fault because they could be used later in court against you. It is recommended that you see your doctor as soon as possible after the accident. Certain injuries may take a while to manifest and could be used against you in court if later you attempt to claim compensation.