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Auto Accident Attorneys

The long-term effects of a car accident could cause you to be faced with costly medical bills, a reduced income, and even suffering. The person who caused your accident should be held accountable for the loss.

An experienced New York City auto accident lawyer can assist you in seeking full compensation for all your losses. A lawyer for car accidents can protect you against unwarranted insurance denials.

Distracted driving

Every driver is required to drive safely and pay attention to the road. Distracted driving is dangerous for other road users. It's an important factor in collisions. If you have been injured by a driver who was distracted, you may be eligible for compensation.

While many people think of texting and calling when they hear the phrase distracted driving, it's actually any activity that requires your hands off the steering wheel, your eyes off of the road, or your mind off the task at the moment. This could mean eating, reaching for things in the car, interacting with other drivers, adjusting dashboard controls like the temperature or radio, personal grooming like shaving or applying your makeup, and much more.

According to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) approximately 80 percent all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions result from distracted driving. Even taking your eyes off the road for five seconds at 55mph doubles your risk of a crash.

An experienced attorney for auto accident attorneys accidents can assist you if you've been injured in an accident caused by an unintentionally distracted driver. They can look into 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 many forms such as simple fender benders to devastating head-on collisions. The nature of the accident determines who is responsible, as well as the scope and nature of the injuries suffered by the victims as well as the extent of their financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics, driver error is a primary factor in crashes involving motor vehicles. Even the tiniest of distractions such as flipping through radio channels, putting on makeup or looking at a map could result in an accident of serious severity. 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 lawyer can look over your case and identify the parties accountable and determine the severity of your injuries and financial losses. They can also negotiate an equitable settlement with the defendant's insurer.

A skilled auto accident lawyer will help you get the compensation you deserve, including for future and past medical expenses, lost wages, physical and mental anxiety, and other damages. They can also ensure that your claim includes uninsured or under-insured motorist coverage when necessary. This is particularly crucial if the person at fault is not insured or has only the minimum required under New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers don't have insurance while others have a limited amount of coverage. If an uninsured or uninsured motorist causes an accident, it could be difficult to obtain compensation for the loss. In these cases it is essential to have a competent lawyer on your side 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 insurance is usually included in a comprehensive policy and provides you with crucial protections if you are involved in a serious collision.

The process of making an UIM/UM claim is similar to making a typical car accident claim. This usually involves submitting copies your medical bills as well as auto repair bills. The insurance company will look over these documents as well as other ones to determine whether your losses are covered by the other driver's policy.

It is recommended to speak with an New York City car accident attorney as soon as you can after the accident and file a UIM/UM claim right away in the event that the other driver states that 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 damage

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

We will keep track of every physical evidence you have in your case. This includes taking photographs of the scene of the collision as well as your property and any damage, including scratches and broken glass. We will also collect copies of any police or accident reports, and also secure any necessary information from witnesses.

The law that is in force in New York State is comparative negligence meaning that even if you're found to be partly at fault for the accident and you are found to be partially responsible, your damages will be reduced by the percentage of liability attributed to you. In addition, the defendant could be found to be entirely responsible for the accident and therefore not able to recover in any way.

Be sure not to give any written or oral declarations to representatives from the at-fault party's insurance companies, since these can be used against you in court. It is also essential to see a doctor immediately following your accident, because certain injuries can take a while to manifest and could be used against you if you try to claim compensation for your injuries later on.