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Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term consequences of a car accident could result in costly medical bills, a reduced income, and suffering. The negligent party responsible for your crash should be obligated to cover these costs.

An experienced New York City auto accident lawyer can help you seek full compensation for all of your losses. An experienced car accident lawyer can also safeguard you from unreasonable denials by insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver is required to drive in a safe manner and be aware of the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It's the leading cause of collisions. If you've suffered injuries due to distracted drivers, you may be eligible for compensation.

Distracted driving can include eating, reaching out for items in the car, engaging with passengers, 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 to get items that you're not using, interacting with passengers, and adjusting dashboard controls like the radio or temperature. It can also include personal grooming, like shaving or applying makeup.

According to research conducted 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. And even just taking your eyes off the road for five seconds at 55mph doubles the risk of a crash.

A seasoned auto accident lawsuit accident lawyer can assist you if you've been injured in an accident caused by an unintentionally distracted driver. They can look into your case and present the most convincing arguments in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all your future and current costs.

Car crashes

Car accidents can be in many different forms, ranging from minor fender benders up to massive head-on collisions. The nature of the accident determines who's responsible, as well as the extent and severity of the victims' injuries and the extent of their financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics that driver errors are a leading reason behind motor vehicle crashes. Even the tiniest of distractions - flipping through radio stations, putting on makeup or reading a map - can result in an accident of serious severity. Other reasons for car accidents are speeding, drunk or reckless driving, bad weather conditions, inexperienced drivers or elderly drivers.

A New York City car accident attorney can review your case to identify the parties accountable and determine the severity of your injuries and financial losses. They can also negotiate with the defendant's insurance company to reach an acceptable settlement for your claim.

A seasoned auto accident attorney will help you obtain the compensation you are entitled to for your losses and injuries including future and past medical treatment costs and lost earnings, physical and emotional stress, and other damages. They can also make sure that your claim is covered by coverage for uninsured or sub-insured drivers, in the event that they are required. This is particularly crucial if the driver at fault does not have insurance, or has only the minimum coverage required under New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured drivers

Some drivers don't carry car insurance, while others have minimal coverage. If an under- or uninsured motorist causes an accident, it could be difficult to obtain compensation for the loss. In these situations, you should have a competent legal advocate on hand to help you meet your goals and those of 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 insurance is usually part of an insurance policy that covers all of your needs, and it can provide you with important security in the event of an accident.

The procedure for filing a UIM/UM is similar to the standard auto accident claim. This usually involves submitting copies your medical bills as well as auto repair bills. The insurance company will evaluate these and other documents to determine whether your losses fall within the limits of the other driver's coverage.

It's important to consult a New York City auto accident lawsuits accident lawyer as soon after the accident as you can and immediately file a UIM/UM, 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 Damage

If your car is damaged in an accident, you can seek compensation through the insurance company of the party who was at the fault. Our lawyers can assist you with filing a claim in order to recover financial and non-economic losses, such as medical bills and lost wages. You may be entitled to compensation for your discomfort and pain.

We will keep track of every physical evidence that is found in your case. This includes taking pictures of the scene of the accident the property, and any damage, including fractured glass or dents. We will also gather any police reports or accidents as well as any information from witnesses.

The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence which means that even if you're found to be partly responsible 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 could also be found completely responsible for the accident and therefore not entitled to any compensation.

Be sure not to give any written or oral declarations to representatives from the at-fault parties' insurance providers, as these can be used against you in the future in court. It is recommended that you see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible following the incident. Certain injuries may take time to show and could be used against you in court if later you try to claim compensation.