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There is a chance that you will be left with a large medical bill or a loss of income and pain and suffering due to an accident. The person responsible for your accident should be held accountable for the loss.

A skilled New York City auto accident lawyer can assist you in seeking complete compensation for all your losses. An experienced car accident lawyer can also help you avoid unwarranted denials by insurance providers.

Distracted driving

Every driver has the duty to drive in a safe manner and be aware of the road. Distracted driving is a major cause of collisions and near-collisions, and it can be extremely dangerous for other motorists on the road. If you’ve suffered injuries due to a distracted driver, you may be legally entitled to compensation.

Distracted driving could include eating, reaching out for items in the car, engaging with passengers and adjusting dashboard controls, such as the radio or temperature personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup, and much more. This could include eating, searching for things in the car, talking to passengers, adjusting dashboard controls such as the radio or temperature personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup and more.

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 driver distraction. Even taking your eyes off of the road for five seconds at 55 mph increases the risk of a crash.

If you’ve been injured in a crash caused by a distracted driver, an experienced auto accident lawyer can aid. They will investigate your case and provide the strongest arguments for a full settlement, including covering all of your future and current expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take many forms including simple fender benders to catastrophic head-on collisions. The nature of the accident determines the liability as does the severity and extent of injuries to the victims and their financial losses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) statistics that driver errors are a main factor in crashes involving motor vehicles. Even the tiniest of distractions – flipping through radio stations wearing makeup, or looking at a map could result in an injury or accident. Other common causes of car accidents include speeding, reckless driving drunk driving, bad road conditions and weather, and older or inexperienced drivers.

A New York City car accident lawyer will analyze your case to identify all parties responsible and determine the severity of your financial and physical injuries. They can also negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance company of the defendant.


A skilled lawyer for auto accidents can assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve, including for future and past medical costs loss of wages, mental and physical stress, and other injuries. They can also make sure that your claim is covered by uninsured or under-insured motorist coverage when necessary. This is particularly crucial if the person at fault does not have insurance, or has only the minimum amount required by New York law.

Motorists who are uninsured or underinsured

Some drivers do not carry car insurance, while others are covered only in the minimum. It is difficult to obtain compensation if an uninsured or uninsured driver causes a collision. In these circumstances it is essential 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 type of insurance is usually included in a comprehensive insurance policy and can provide important security in the event of being involved in a serious accident.

The process of filing a UIM/UM claim is similar to filing a traditional car crash claim. This usually involves submitting copies your medical bills and auto repair bills. The insurance company will examine these documents and other documents to determine if your losses are covered under the other driver’s policy.

It’s important to consult a New York City auto accident lawyer as soon following the accident as soon as is possible and file a UIM/UM right away, especially in the event that 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 destruction

If your car is damaged in an accident, it is possible to get compensation through the insurance company of the party who was at fault. Our lawyers can help make a claim on both economic and non-economic damage, including the cost of medical expenses and lost income. You may be entitled to compensation for your pain and discomfort.

We will thoroughly review the damage done to your vehicle and then record all physical evidence to support your case. This includes taking pictures of the scene where the accident occurred and your property, such as damaged glass, dents, and cracked screens for your devices. We will also get any reports of an accident or police report as well as any information from witnesses.

The law in New York is based on negligence that is comparative. This means that if you are found partially responsible for an accident, you will be able to reduce your damages by the proportion of blame you receive. The defendant may also be found to be entirely responsible for the incident and therefore is not entitled to any form of compensation.

Be careful not to give any oral or written statements to representatives from the at-fault parties’ insurance companies, as these can be used against you in the future in court. It is also important to see a doctor immediately after an accident, as certain injuries can take a while to show up and can be used against you if you try to seek compensation for your injuries later on.