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Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term effects of a car accident could result in costly medical bills, a lower income, and even suffering. The party responsible for your accident should be accountable for the losses.

A skilled New York City auto accident lawyer can help you seek full compensation for all your losses. A qualified attorney for car accidents can also protect you from unreasonable denials by insurance companies.

Distracted driving

Every driver is required to drive in a safe manner and pay attention to the road. Distracted driving is a major cause of collisions and near-collisions and is extremely dangerous for other motorists on the road. If you've suffered injuries due to a distracted driver you could be entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving can involve eating, reaching for items in the car, interacting with passengers changing dashboard controls such as the temperature or radio personal grooming, such as shaving or applying makeup, and many more. This involves eating, reaching into the car for things that you're not using, interacting with passengers, and adjusting the controls on the dashboard like the radio or temperature. It could also involve personal grooming, such as shaving or applying makeup.

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, approximately 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions are caused by driver distraction. The act of taking your eyes off of the road for five seconds while driving at 55 mph could increase your risk of crashing.

If you've been injured in a crash caused by a distracted driver, an experienced lawyer for auto accidents can assist. They can look into your case to 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 many forms such as simple fender benders and even devastating head-on collisions. The nature of the collision determines who could be liable, as well as the extent and severity of the injuries suffered by victims and the magnitude of their financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics that driver errors are a major factor in crashes involving motor vehicles. Even the tiniest distraction such as switching radio stations or applying makeup, or even reading the road map, could cause a serious accident. Other common causes of car accidents include speeding, reckless driving drunk driving, bad road conditions and weather, as well as elderly or inexperienced drivers.

A New York City car accident lawyer will look over your case and identify the parties accountable and determine the severity of your injuries and financial losses. They can also negotiate a fair settlement with insurance company of the defendant.

An experienced attorney for auto accidents will help you obtain the compensation you're due for your injuries and losses which include past and future medical costs and lost earnings, physical and emotional suffering, and many other damages. They can also ensure that your claim is covered by insurance coverage for uninsured and sub-insured drivers, if necessary. This is particularly important if the driver at fault doesn't have insurance, or is only carrying the minimum amount required by New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured drivers

Some drivers don't carry car insurance, while some have a limited coverage. When an under- or uninsured motorist causes a crash, it can be a challenge to get compensation for the losses. In these instances you must have your own skilled legal advocate working to assist you in achieving 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 usually part of a full-coverage insurance policy and can provide you with important protections in a serious accident.

The process for filing UIM/UM claims is similar the standard claim for auto accidents. The process typically involves submitting copies your medical bills and auto repair bills. The insurance company will analyze these along with other documents to determine where your losses fall within the limits of the other driver's coverage.

It's important to consult a New York City auto accident lawyer as soon after the accident as soon as is possible and start a UIM/UM immediately particularly in the event that the other driver claims they do not 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 Damage

If your car is damaged in an accident, you may seek compensation from the insurance company of the party who was at fault. Our lawyers can help you in filing a claim and recover economic and non-economic expenses, like medical expenses and lost wages. You may be entitled to compensation for your pain and discomfort.

We will carefully review the damage that was caused to your vehicle and document all physical evidence for your case. This includes taking photographs of the scene where the accident occurred and your property, such as damaged glass, dents, and cracked screen protectors for your device. We will also collect any accident or police reports and any witness information.

New York State's law is based on comparative negligence. This means that if you are held partially accountable for an accident, you'll be reduced in damages by the proportion of blame you receive. The defendant may also be found solely responsible for the accident, and therefore not entitled to any form of compensation.

You should not provide any written or oral explanations to representatives of the insurance companies of the parties at fault, as they can be used in court later against you. You should also see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible after the accident. Certain injuries may take some time to manifest and may be used against you in court if you try to claim compensation.