Auto Accident Attorneys You could be faced with high medical bills, a decreased income, and pain and suffering due to a car crash. The person responsible for your accident should be held accountable for these losses. A New York City auto accident attorney can help you seek full compensation for your losses. A lawyer who handles car accidents can protect you against unwarranted insurance denials. Distracted driving Every driver is responsible to drive safely and pay attention to the road. Distracted driving is the primary cause of collisions and near-collisions, and it can be extremely dangerous for other motorists on the road. If you have been injured by a driver who was distracted, you could be eligible for compensation. Distracted driving may include eating, reaching for objects in the car, interacting with passengers as well as adjusting dashboard controls such as the radio or temperature, personal grooming like shaving or applying makeup, and much more. This involves eating, reaching into the car to get items that you're not using, interacting with passengers, and adjusting the controls on the dashboard like the radio or temperature. It can also be personal grooming, like shaving or applying make-up. According to research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, around 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of near-collisions involve some type of driver distraction. And even just turning your attention away from the road for five seconds at 55mph doubles the risk of a crash. An experienced lawyer for auto accidents can assist you if you've been injured in an accident caused by the driver who was distracted. They will review your case and present the most persuasive arguments for full compensation, including covering all of your current and future expenses. Car crashes Car accidents can come in a variety forms such as simple fender benders to catastrophic head-on collisions. The kind of accident determines liability and severity, as well as the amount and extent of injuries sustained by the victims as well as their financial losses. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) statistics the driver's error is a major reason behind motor vehicle crashes. Even the tiniest of distractions like changing radio stations or applying makeup or reading the road map, could cause a serious accident. Other reasons for car accidents include speeding, reckless or drunk driving, poor weather conditions, inexperienced drivers or elderly drivers. A skilled New York City car accident lawyer can analyze your case and pinpoint the parties responsible for your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate an acceptable settlement with the insurance company of the defendant. A skilled attorney for auto accidents will help you get the compensation you deserve, including future and past medical costs and lost wages, physical and mental anxiety, and other damages. They can also ensure that your claim for compensation includes the coverage of uninsured or under-insured motorists, if necessary. This is particularly crucial if the driver who is at fault does not have insurance, or has only the minimum required under New York law. Uninsured or underinsured drivers Some drivers don't have insurance, while others have a limited amount of coverage. When an under- or uninsured motorist causes an accident, it could be a challenge to get compensation for your loss. In these circumstances it is essential to have a skilled lawyer working for 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 often included in a comprehensive policy and can provide important protections in the event that you're involved in a serious accident. The process of making a UIM/UM claim is similar to filing a traditional car crash claim. It typically involves submitting copies of your medical bills and automobile repair bills. The insurance company will look over these documents and other documents to determine whether your losses are covered by the policy of the other driver. It is essential to consult a New York City auto accident lawyer as soon after the crash as possible and immediately file a UIM/UM particularly if the other driver claims they don't 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 destruction If your car is damaged in an accident, you can claim compensation through the insurance company of the party at the fault. Our lawyers can help submit a claim for economic and non-economic damages, including the cost of medical expenses and lost income. You could be entitled to compensation for your discomfort and pain. We will thoroughly review the damage done to your vehicle, and then record all physical evidence for your case. This includes taking pictures of the scene of the accident the property, and any damage, such as fractured glass or dents. We will also get any accident or police reports and any witness information. The prevailing law in New York State is comparative negligence that means that even if you're found to be partially at fault for the accident and you are found to be partially responsible, your damages will be reduced by the proportion of liability attributed to you. The defendant may also be found completely responsible for the accident, and therefore not entitled to any form of compensation. You should not give any written or oral statements to the representatives of the insurance companies of the parties who are at fault since they could be used later in court against you. You should also visit a doctor as soon as possible following the accident. Certain injuries may take time to manifest and could be used against you in court if you later try to claim compensation.