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Auto Accident Attorneys

You could be faced with a large medical bill or a loss of income and suffering and pain in the aftermath of an accident. The party who was negligent in causing the crash should be held responsible to cover these costs.

An experienced New York City auto accident lawyer can help you pursue complete compensation for all your losses. A lawyer who handles car accidents will protect you from unjustified insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver has a responsibility to drive safely and keep their eyes on the road. Distracted driving is the leading cause of near-collisions and collisions and is extremely dangerous for other motorists on the road. If you've suffered injuries due to distracted drivers, you may be entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving may include eating, reaching for objects in the car, interacting and interacting with passengers as well as adjusting dashboard controls like the temperature or radio or personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup and much more. This includes eating, searching for things in the car, talking to passengers and adjusting dashboard controls such as the temperature or radio or personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup, and more.

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

If you've suffered injuries in a crash caused by a distracted driver, a skilled auto accident attorney can help. They will review your case and provide the most persuasive arguments for full compensation that includes covering all of your current and future expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take on various forms, ranging from minor fender benders up to catastrophic head-on collisions. The nature of the crash determines who may be liable, as well as the nature and extent of the injuries sustained by the victims and the amount of financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics that driver errors are a main driver's fault in motor vehicle accidents. Even the slightest distraction such as flipping through radio channels wearing makeup, or reading a map - could cause an accident of serious severity. Other reasons for car accidents include speeding, reckless or drunk driving, bad weather conditions, inexperienced drivers, or older drivers.

A New York City car accident attorney will examine your case to determine the parties accountable and determine the severity of your financial and physical injuries. They can also bargain with the insurance company to agree on an acceptable settlement for your claim.

A seasoned auto accident attorney can assist you in getting the compensation you're due for your injuries and losses, including past and future medical costs and lost earnings, emotional and physical distress, and more. They can also make sure that your accident claim includes coverage for sub-insured or uninsured drivers, in the event that they are required. This is especially crucial if the driver at fault has no insurance, or has the minimum amount required by New York law.

Motorists who are uninsured or underinsured

Some drivers do not carry insurance, while others have minimal coverage. If an under- or uninsured driver causes collisions, it can be difficult to collect compensation for the loss. In these circumstances it is crucial to have a knowledgeable lawyer representing you and 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 kind of insurance is typically included in a comprehensive policy and provides you with crucial security in the event of being involved in a serious accident.

The process for filing UIM/UM is the same as the typical auto accident lawsuits accident claim. It usually involves submitting copies of your medical bills as well as repair bills for your car. The insurance company will review these along with other documents to determine whether your losses fall within the limits of the other driver's insurance.

It is important to speak with a New York City auto accident lawsuit accident attorney as soon after the accident as soon as is possible and make a UIM/UM claim as soon as you can especially if 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 damaged

If your car is damaged in an accident, it is possible to seek compensation from the insurance company of the party at the fault. Our attorneys can assist you in submitting a claim to recover economic and non-economic damages, including medical expenses and lost wages. You could be entitled to compensation for the pain and discomfort you have experienced.

We will document every physical evidence you have in your case. This includes taking photos of the accident site the property, and any damage, like fractured glass or dents. We will also take copies of any police or accident reports, and secure any crucial information regarding witnesses.

The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence that means that even if found to be partially responsible for the incident the amount of your damages will be diminished by the percentage of the liability you have been assigned. Additionally, the defendant could be found to be entirely responsible for the accident and, therefore, not eligible to claim any compensation at all.

Do not provide any oral or written statements to the representatives of the insurance companies of the parties responsible, as they can be used later in court to smear you. It is also essential to visit a doctor as soon as you can following your accident, because certain injuries can take a while to show up and can be used against you if you try to get compensation for your injuries later on.