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Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term consequences of a car accident could cause you to be faced with costly medical bills, a lower income and suffering. The party who was negligent in causing the accident should be held accountable to compensate you for these losses.

A skilled New York City auto accident lawyer can assist you in pursuing complete compensation for all your losses. A trained car accident attorney can also protect you from unfair denials from insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver has a duty to operate their vehicle in a safe manner and remain focused on the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It's an important factor in collisions. If you have been injured from a driver who was distracted, you could be eligible for compensation.

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

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) about 80 percent all crashes and 65 per cent of near-collisions are caused by distracted driving. Even taking your eyes off of the road for five seconds while driving at 55 mph could double the risk of a crash.

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 in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all of your future and current costs.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take on many different types, from minor fender benders up to catastrophic head-on collisions. The nature of the accident determines who is at fault, as does the extent and severity of the injuries suffered by victims and the magnitude of their financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics reveal that driver errors are the main cause of motor vehicle crashes. Even the tiniest distractions like switching radio stations, applying makeup or reading the road map can lead to a serious accident. Other reasons for car accidents include speeding, drunk or reckless driving, poor weather conditions, inexperienced drivers, or elderly drivers.

A New York City car accident attorney can review your case to identify the parties at fault and determine the extent of your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate a fair settlement with insurer of the defendant.

A seasoned auto accident attorney can assist you in obtaining the compensation you're due for your injuries and losses including future and past medical treatment costs, lost earnings, physical and emotional suffering, and many other damages. They can also make sure that your claim is covered by coverage for sub-insured or uninsured drivers, if necessary. This is particularly important if the at-fault driver has no insurance or has only the minimum coverage required under New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers opt not to carry insurance for their car, and others are covered only in the minimum. If an under- or uninsured driver is responsible for causing collisions, it can be difficult to collect compensation for your losses. In these instances you must have your own skilled legal advocate who can help you achieve your objectives as well as 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 typically part of an insurance policy with full coverage, and could provide you with crucial protections in the event of a serious accident.

The process to file UIM/UM claims is similar to the usual auto accident claim. It typically involves submitting copies of your medical bills as well as automobile repair bills. The insurance company will analyze these along with other documents to determine if your losses fall within the limits of the other driver's coverage.

It is essential to consult an New York City auto accident lawsuits accident lawyer as soon after the accident as you can and immediately file a UIM/UM especially in the event that 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 destruction

If your car is damaged in an accident, you may claim compensation through the insurance company of the party at fault. Our attorneys can assist you in submitting a claim to recover financial and non-economic expenses, like medical expenses and lost wages. You could be entitled to compensation for your pain and discomfort.

We will keep track of every physical evidence that is found in your case. This includes taking photos of the scene where the accident occurred and your property, like cracks, broken glass and cracked screen protectors for your device. We will also gather copies of any accident or police reports, and will secure any crucial information regarding witnesses.

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

You should not provide any written or oral declarations to representatives of the insurance companies of the parties responsible since they could be used in court later against you. It is recommended that you see a doctor as soon as possible after the accident. Some injuries can take time to show and could be used against you in court should you later attempt to claim compensation.

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