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Auto Accident Attorneys

You could be left with high medical bills, a decreased income, and pain and suffering due to a car crash. The negligent party responsible for your accident should be liable to compensate for these losses.

A New York City auto accident attorney can help you seek the full amount of compensation for your losses. A qualified attorney for car accidents can also protect you from unreasonable denials 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 leading cause of collisions and near-collisions and can be extremely dangerous for other drivers on the road. If you've been injured due to a distracted driver you could be eligible for compensation.

Although many people think of texting or calling when they hear the term distracted driving, it's actually any activity that takes your hands off the steering wheel, your eyes off of the road, or thoughts off the task at the present moment. This could mean eating, grabbing items in the car, interacting with other drivers, adjusting dashboard controls like the radio or temperature personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup and much more.

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, approximately 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions are caused by driver distraction. And even just taking your eyes off the road for five seconds at 55mph doubles your risk of a crash.

An experienced attorney for auto accidents can assist you if been injured in an accident caused by the driver who was distracted. They can look into your case to present the strongest arguments in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all your present and future expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can come in a variety forms such as simple fender benders to catastrophic head-on collisions. The nature of the accident determines the liability and severity, as well as the amount and extent of injuries to the victims and their financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics that driver errors are a primary cause of motor vehicle crashes. Even the tiniest distractions such as flipping through radio channels wearing makeup, or reading a map - can result in an accident that is serious. Other reasons for car accidents are speeding, reckless or drunk driving, poor weather conditions, inexperienced drivers, or older drivers.

A knowledgeable New York City car accident lawyer will examine your case and determine all parties responsible for your injuries and financial losses. They can also bargain with the insurance company to agree on an equitable settlement of your claim.

A skilled auto accident lawyer can help you receive the compensation you deserve, which could include for future and past medical expenses, lost wages, mental and physical distress, and other damages. They can also ensure that your claim is covered by uninsured or under-insured motorist coverage, if necessary. This is particularly important if the driver at fault has no insurance, or is only carrying the minimum amount required by New York law.

Motorists who are uninsured or underinsured

Some drivers choose not to carry car insurance, while others have only a small amount of coverage. It can be difficult to get the compensation you are due if an uninsured motorist causes a crash. In these situations, it is important to have a seasoned lawyer working for you and the insurer.

When the other driver's liability limits aren't high enough to pay for Auto Accident Attorneys 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 typically part of an insurance policy that covers all of your needs, and can provide you with important protections in the event of a serious accident.

The process to file UIM/UM claims is similar the standard auto accident claim. It is usually a matter of submitting copies of your medical bills and auto repair bills. The insurance company will review these documents and other documents to determine whether your losses are covered under the policy of the other driver.

It is important to speak with an New York City auto accident lawyer as soon after the crash as possible and file a UIM/UM right away especially in the event that the other driver claims they don't have insurance or do not have adequate 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 car has been damaged in a crash, you can pursue compensation for the damage through the at-fault party's insurance company. Our lawyers can assist you in submitting a claim to recover economic and non-economic damages, like medical bills and lost wages. You may also be able to receive compensation for your pain and suffering.

We will keep track of all physical evidence in your case. This includes taking pictures of the accident scene the property, and any damage, such as fractured glass or dents. We will also take note of any police or accident reports as well as any information from witnesses.

The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence meaning that even if you're found to be partly responsible for the accident the amount of your damages will be reduced by the percentage of liability attributed to you. Likewise, the defendant may be found to be totally responsible for the incident and thus not able to recover at all.

Do not provide any written or oral declarations to representatives of the insurance companies of the parties responsible because they could be used later in court against you. It is recommended that you see a doctor as soon possible following the incident. Some injuries can take some time to manifest and may be used against you in court should you later try to claim compensation.