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Auto Accident Attorneys

There is a chance that you will be left with high medical costs and a decrease in income and pain and suffering due to a car crash. The person who caused your accident must be held accountable for the loss.

A skilled New York City auto accident lawyer can help you pursue full compensation for all of your losses. An experienced car accident lawyer can also safeguard you from unfair denials from insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver has a responsibility to operate their vehicle safely and keep their attention focused on the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It's the leading cause of collisions. If you've been injured by a motorist who is distracted, you could be qualified for compensation.

While many people think of texting or talking on the phone when they hear distracted driving It's actually any other activity that puts your hands off the steering wheel, eyes off of the road, or takes your mind away from the task at the present moment. This involves eating, reaching into the car for 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 such as 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 per cent of collisions that are near-collisions happen due to distracted driving. Even turning your attention away from the road for five seconds at 55 mph doubles your chance of being involved in a crash.

If you've suffered injuries in an accident caused by a distracted driver, an experienced auto accident lawyer can help. They will investigate your case to present the most convincing arguments in favor of full compensation. This includes covering all your future and current costs.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take on a variety of forms such as simple fender benders and even devastating head-on collisions. The nature of the crash determines who may be liable, as well as the scope and nature of the injuries suffered by the victims and the magnitude of 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 distractions, such as changing radio stations or applying makeup, or even reading a road map, could cause a serious crash. Other reasons for car accidents include speeding, reckless or drunk driving, bad weather conditions, inexperienced drivers or older drivers.

A experienced New York City car accident lawyer can analyze your case and identify all parties responsible for your injuries and financial losses. They can also negotiate with the insurance company to negotiate an acceptable settlement for your claim.

An experienced auto accident lawyer can assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve for your losses and injuries which include past and future medical costs and lost earnings, physical and emotional distress, and more. They can also make sure that your accident claim includes coverage for Auto Accident Attorneys sub-insured or uninsured drivers, if necessary. This is particularly important if the driver at fault is not insured or has insurance, or is only carrying the minimum amount required by New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured drivers

Certain drivers do not have insurance while others have a limited amount of coverage. It can be difficult to recover compensation if an under-insured or uninsured motorist is the cause of a collision. In these situations you need to have a skilled legal advocate who can assist you in meeting your goals, 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 often included in a comprehensive insurance policy and can provide important protections if you are involved in an accident that is serious.

The process of making UIM/UM claims is similar to filing a traditional car accident claim. It usually involves submitting copies of your medical bills as well as auto repair bills. The insurance company will examine these documents along with other ones to determine if your losses are covered by the policy of the other driver.

It is important to speak with an New York City auto accident compensation accident lawyer as soon following the crash as possible and make a UIM/UM claim as soon as you can especially when 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 vehicle has been damaged in a collision, you can pursue compensation for the damages through the insurance of the party at fault company. Our lawyers can help to file a claim for both economic and non-economic damages, such as the cost of medical expenses and lost income. You may be entitled to compensation for your discomfort and pain.

We will carefully review the damage that was caused to your vehicle, and record all evidence physical for your case. This includes taking photographs of the scene of the accident, your property and any damage, like fractured glass or dents. We also will collect copies of any accident or police reports, and secure any crucial information regarding witnesses.

The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence, which means that even if you're found to be partially accountable for the accident and you are found to be partially responsible, your damages will be reduced by the percentage of responsibility you are liable for. Additionally, the defendant could find themselves to be the sole responsible for the accident, and thus not eligible to claim any compensation in any way.

Be careful not to give any oral or written declarations to representatives from the at-fault parties' insurance companies, as these could be used against you later in court. It is recommended that you see your doctor as soon as possible after the accident. Certain injuries may take a while to manifest and could be used against you in court if later you try to claim compensation.