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Auto Accident Attorneys

You could be left with a large medical bill, a decreased income, and pain and suffering in the aftermath of a car crash. The person responsible for the accident must be accountable for the losses.

A New York City auto accident attorney can help you get the full amount of compensation for your losses. A lawyer for car accidents can safeguard you from unwarranted insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver has the duty to drive in a safe manner and pay attention to the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It's the leading cause of collisions. If you've been injured as a result of a distracted driver you could be legally entitled to compensation.

While many people think of texting and talking on the phone when they hear the term distracted driving it's actually any activity that puts your hands off the steering wheel, eyes off of the road, or thoughts off the task at the moment. This includes eating, reaching inside the car to find items as well as interacting with other passengers and changing the controls on the dashboard such as the radio or temperature. It can also involve 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) approximately 80 percent all crashes and 65 per cent of near-collisions are caused by driver distraction. Just taking your eyes off the road for just five seconds when you're driving at 55 mph could double your crash risk.

An experienced auto accident lawsuit accident lawyer is able to assist you if been injured in an accident caused by distracted drivers. They can investigate your case and present the most persuasive arguments for full compensation. This includes covering all of your future and current costs.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take a variety of 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 sustained by the victims and their financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics that driver errors are a main cause of motor vehicle crashes. Even the tiniest distraction such as flipping through radio stations applying makeup or looking at a map could cause a serious accident. Other causes of car accidents include speeding, drunk or reckless driving, bad weather conditions, inexperienced drivers or older drivers.

A skilled New York City car accident lawyer can analyze your case and identify the parties responsible for your injuries and financial losses. They can also negotiate with the defendant's insurance provider to reach a fair settlement for your claim.

A skilled attorney for auto accident attorneys accidents can assist you in obtaining the amount you are due, which includes for past and future medical costs as well as lost wages, mental and physical distress, and other damages. They can also ensure that your accident claim includes insurance for motorists who are uninsured, or under-insured should it be required. This is particularly important if the at-fault driver does not have insurance or has only the minimum coverage required under New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured drivers

Some drivers opt not to have insurance on their cars, while others are covered only in the minimum. It isn't easy to collect compensation when an under-insured or uninsured motorist causes a crash. In these cases it is essential to have a skilled attorney representing you as well as 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 an insurance policy with full coverage, and it could provide you with crucial protections in a serious accident.

The process of filing an UIM/UM claim is similar to filing a traditional car crash claim. It generally involves submitting copies of your medical bills and repair bills for your car. The insurance company will review these and other documents to determine whether your losses fall within the limits of the other driver's coverage.

It's best to consult with an New York City car accident lawyer as soon as you can after the crash and make a UIM/UM claim right away especially if the other driver claims they do not have or lack 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 destruction

If your car was damaged in a crash, you can pursue compensation for the damages through the insurance company of the responsible party. company. Our attorneys can assist you in submitting a claim to recover economic and non-economic losses, such as medical bills and lost wages. You may also be able to receive compensation for the pain and suffering you have endured.

We will carefully review the damage to your vehicle and record all evidence physical for your case. This includes taking photographs of the scene of the collision as well as your property and any damage, such as cracks and dents. We will also gather any police reports or accidents and any information about witnesses.

The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence which means that even if found to be partly responsible for the accident the amount of your damages will be reduced by the percentage of liability attributed to you. The defendant may also be found entirely responsible for the incident and therefore is not entitled to any compensation.

It is not advisable to give any written or oral explanations to the representatives of the insurance companies of the parties who are at fault, as they can be used later in court to smear you. It is also crucial to see a physician immediately after the accident, since some injuries take time to be discovered and could be used against you if you attempt to obtain compensation for your injuries later.