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The long-term effects of a car crash can result in costly medical bills, a lower income, and even suffering. The party who was negligent in causing the crash should be held responsible to compensate for these losses.

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

Distracted driving

Every driver has the duty to drive in a safe manner and pay attention to the road. Distracted driving can be dangerous for other road users. It's a major cause of collisions. 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, engaging with passengers changing dashboard controls like the radio or temperature or auto Accident personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup, and more. This includes eating, grabbing items in the car, interacting with passengers and adjusting dashboard controls such as the radio or temperature or personal grooming such as shaving or applying makeup and many more.

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, about 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of close-collisions are caused by driver distraction. And even just looking away from the road for five seconds at 55 mph increases the risk of a crash.

If you've been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, an experienced auto accident attorney can help. They can look into your case and present the most convincing arguments for compensation that includes covering all of your future and current expenses.

Car crashes

Car accidents can take various forms, from minor fender benders up to massive head-on collisions. The kind of accident determines liability and severity, as well as the amount and extent of injuries to the victims and their financial losses.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics reveal that driver errors are the main reason for motor vehicle accidents. Even the tiniest of distractions such as flipping through radio stations wearing makeup, or looking at a map could cause an accident of serious severity. Other causes of car accidents include speeding, reckless driving, drunk driving, poor road conditions and weather, as well as inexperienced or elderly drivers.

A knowledgeable New York City car accident lawyer can analyze your case and identify all parties responsible for your financial losses and injuries. They can also negotiate an equitable settlement with the insurer of the defendant.

A seasoned auto accident attorney can help you get the compensation you're entitled to for your losses and injuries which include past and future medical expenses as well as lost earnings, physical and emotional distress, and other damages. They can also make sure that your accident claim includes coverage for sub-insured or uninsured drivers, if needed. This is especially important if the person at fault doesn't have insurance, or is only carrying the minimum amount required by New York law.

Uninsured or underinsured motorists

Some drivers choose not to carry insurance for their car, and others have only a small amount of coverage. If an uninsured or uninsured driver is responsible for causing an accident, it could be difficult to collect compensation for your losses. In these cases it is important to have your own skilled legal advocate who can assist you in achieving your goals and the goals of 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 kind of insurance is typically included in a comprehensive insurance policy and can provide important security if you're involved in a serious collision.

The procedure for filing UIM/UM claims is similar the standard auto accident claim. It usually involves submitting copies of your medical bills as well as auto repair bills. The insurance company will review these along with other documents to determine if your losses fall within the boundaries of the other driver's insurance.

It's important to consult an New York City auto accident lawyer as soon following the crash as you can. start a UIM/UM immediately particularly 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 Damage

If your vehicle was damaged in a collision then you may be able to pursue compensation for the damage through the at-fault party's insurance company. Our attorneys can assist you in filing a claim to get compensation for non-economic and economic losses, such as medical expenses and lost wages. You could also be eligible to receive compensation for the pain and suffering you have endured.

We will keep track of every physical evidence that is found in your case. This includes taking photos of the accident site, your property and any damage, like dents and broken glass. We will also gather any reports of an accident or police report and any witness information.

The law that is in force in New York State is comparative negligence that means that even if you're found to be partly responsible for the accident and you are found to be partially responsible, your damages will be reduced by the proportion of liability assigned to you. The defendant may also be found to be solely responsible for the accident and thus not entitled to any compensation.

Be wary of giving any oral or written statements to representatives of the at-fault parties' insurance companies, as they could be used against you in court. It is also recommended to see your doctor as soon as possible after the accident. Some injuries can take time to show and could be used against you in court should you later attempt to claim compensation.