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Car Accidents

Car accidents can occur at any moment and become quite a handful. Injuries, medical expenses, and even filing for an insurance claim can disorient the entire situation.

The aftermath of a car accident on a city street

Best New York Car Accident Lawyers

Car accidents can occur at any moment and become quite a handful. Injuries, medical expenses, and even filing for an insurance claim can disorient the entire situation. If you live in or have traveled to New York, having dependable legal assistance while dealing with a car accident is incredibly important. Here we provide fierce, caring, and knowledgeable legal help to ensure you better navigate the legal terrain and acquire the compensation you are entitled to.

Car Accident Types We Assist With

We take up cases for clients involved in different types of car accidents. Your case will be safe with our exceptional lawyers, regardless of your challenge. To make things simpler, here is a rundown of the top-most common cases we receive:

1. Rear-end accidents

Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of car accidents. They arise mainly as a result of either tailgating or drifting. Allow us to support you with the claims and related medical expenses.

2. T-Bone accidents

During T-bone collisions, another vehicle rams the side of a vehicle, striking it at right angles on one side. Such accidents potential to cause severe injuries like broken bones or internal damage. We ensure that compensation is served right for your injuries.

3. Distracted Driving Accident

Distracted driving cases are where a person talking on the phone or texting is a factor that sustains accidents resulting in brain injury. This can be treated as one of the most severe forms of injury, backache, and sometimes fractures of various body parts. We prove negligence beyond a reasonable doubt in cases of distracted driving.

4. Accidents caused by drunk driving

An accident caused by a drunk driver is likely to occur because an intoxicated person moves around carelessly, and this might prove to be disastrous when driving, since the chances of fatal injuries are high. Aside from the attention an insured patient needs and lost income due to the condition, funding is essential to address the claim.

5. Hit-and-Run Accidents

A hit-and-run accident occurs, and someone causes deliberate destruction of property, normally without intending to participate in any return action. Matters of this nature tend to ensure that the right person is punished so that they may be forced to compensate through your insurance.

6. Accidents affecting pedestrians

There is no sensible excuse for any pedestrian to become a victim of a violent attack, the way people bully others terrorizes them. There is no reasonable excuse for denying victims compensation.

7. Bicycle Accidents:

Due to their agility, bicycles are greatly exposed to accidents. A victim must prove that the driver acted indiscreetly due to reckless driving, dangerous driving, or unfit driving.

8. Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents can cause injuries such as brain injury and fractures. We advocate for motorcyclists' rights by ensuring they get the compensation needed for full recovery.

9. Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are usually more dangerous than other accidents due to the large size of the commercial vehicles. Our lawyers deal with complex multi-party cases while ensuring you receive payment for your injuries.

10. Fatal Accidents (Wrongful Death Claims)

In tragic car collisions of this nature, family members can pursue a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the deceased to cover the expenses of the funeral, lost income, and psychological trauma endured. These are tough cases, but we advocate warmth and caring to our clients.

Common Injuries from Car Accidents

Car accidents can cause several injuries. Some injuries may go unnoticed at first, but all of them require medical attention in one way or another. We have helped our clients achieve compensation for the following common injuries:

1. Whiplash

Whiplash is also one of the most common injuries in rear-end collisions. It occurs when the neck is jolted. Symptoms associated with it are neck pain, stiff neck, and headaches. If left untreated, it has the potential to cause long-term discomfort.

2. Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are the most critical of all because they cause permanent paralysis. These injuries often require lifelong repair and recovery. We ensure that our clients receive complete compensation for these costs.

3. Broken Bones

Bone fractures are prevalent in car accidents, and any part of the body is susceptible to being affected. Mildly fractured bones may heal on their own, but severely fractured bones may need some form of surgical intervention and may run the risk of long-term complications such as infections or restricted movement..

4. Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

TBIs are often associated with strong blows or impacts to the head, which will be classified as catastrophic brain damage. Being the most essential form of treatment, TBIs demand prompt attention to mitigate the prospect of enduring devastating emotional and mental ramifications.

5. Soft Tissue Injuries

Soft tissue injuries include sprains, strains, and bruises. These injuries can increase pain, stiffness, and restricted movement and may require extensive recovery therapy.

6. Internal Injuries

Organ and blood vessels of this type don't show outside, but they can be dangerous to the body. Appropriately timed medical attention is essential to avoid ominous complications.

7. Emotional Distress

Car accidents result in emotional scars. These can be in the form of anxiety, PTSD, or depression. Emotional injuries can be as incapacitating as physical ones, which is what our lawyers for emotional trauma injury claims advocate for.

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What to Do Following an Auto Accident in NY

In New York, like every other state, steps are taken to safeguard all individuals involved in an accident, irrespective of its extent. In this article, we share the first steps that can be taken in the unfortunate event that an accident occurs.

1. Keep Everyone Safe.

If your vehicle is in a position that tends not to obstruct traffic, try to maneuver the vehicle to safety so that further accidents can be prevented.

2. Call 911

Call the police, as their presence is important for documenting the accident, gathering witness accounts, and creating a case on your behalf.

3. Exchange Information

Exchange information with the rest of the participants, including contact details, insurance information, names, addresses, phone numbers, driver's license data, vehicle registrations, and insurance policy numbers.

4. Seek Medical Attention

For legal cases, seeing a doctor shortly after, even if there is no pain, helps document prior states. In addition, an injury shall not originate at a later time for reasons of being on a surgery waiting list.

5. Reach Out to an Attorney

Speak to us about your options. Having a lawyer involved early protects your rights through the claims process.

Why is it Important To Hire An Advocate after a car accident?

Accident cases are already painfully complicated, but they can worsen if a serious injury, several people, or insurance companies seeking to reduce their payment are involved. This is why getting an attorney is important.

  • Legal Accessibility: Car accident lawsuits have many stages, like collecting evidence, filing documents, and negotiating settlement agreements that need to be executed according to the law. An attorney ensures that every aspect of the case receives proper attention.
  • Compensation: You need a lawyer to receive appropriate compensation for damages incurred. There are far-reaching costs that encompass long-term recuperation, wages forgone, suffering, emotional trauma, as well as attendant difficulties of recovering from the injury.
  • Lawyer's Ability to Argue: Insurance companies are notorious for finding ways to cheat accident victims by offering a fast settlement. A lawyer makes a strong decision-making argument to ensure a just settlement.

Carefree Mind: As previously mentioned, every accident causes a certain degree of mental trauma. A lawyer takes over the legal burden and allows you to heal physically.

Why Do You Contact us for Your Car Accident?

We combine impeccable legal knowledge with exceptional personal engagement. Our distinguished attorneys meticulously manage all car accident cases, even the severe ones.

1. Experience

Our office has completed many car accident cases in New York. This means that they possess comprehensive knowledge of relevant traffic laws and insurance policies that could maximize your payment.

2. Customized Help With Legal Documents

We build a plan that is just right for you. Your files and all accompanying documents are worked on with utmost precision to achieve the desired goal.

3. Determined Representation

We go to bat to defend your legal interests as we make sure you enjoy maximum settlement from all insurers and other responsible parties.

4. No Initial Payments

We work on a contingency fee, so the fee comes out of a recovery and there is no fee if there is no recovery.

A pedestrian injured in a crosswalk collision waiting for help to arrive

Steps in Collaborating

A good car accident lawyer can make almost everything more straightforward. Here is a summary of all the steps that we will take together:

1. Free Consultation

Our attorneys will give legal options to the potential client regarding the next step. To find the best solution, we will ask pertinent questions about the accident, the damages, and the injuries.

2. Detailed Investigation

Our legal experts will investigate the matter by gathering and verifying all the necessary documentation. For example, medical files, witness statements, and expert opinions to build a strong case.

3. Claim Negotiation

We will negotiate with the insurance companies once we have all the necessary evidence. We negotiate firmly, and we tell you plainly when an offer is not worth taking. Our team promises that you will be surprised by the settlement.

4. Litigation (if required)

Our attorneys are willing to file a lawsuit on your behalf if negotiations fail to yield a reasonable resolution. We will advocate for you before the court and jury to maximize your chances of recovering compensation.

Get In Touch Today

A car accident can turn your life upside down. You don’t have to face it alone. We are here to fight for your rights and help you recover fair compensation. Our skilled New York car accident attorneys will handle the legal work from start to finish. You pay nothing unless we win your case.

This article is general information about New York law, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case turns on its own facts. For advice about your situation, call (718) 878-1177 or contact us.

Shimun A. Ilyayev, Esq.
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Car Accidents Questions, Answered by Our Attorneys

Preservation of evidence, as well as critical deadlines, are both met when actions are taken swiftly. This also makes your claim stronger. It can make the difference between full compensation and a denied case.

Initial offers from insurance are often gone cheap. We ensure you get the full compensation you deserve.

Claim supporting documents, such as expert opinions, medical records, witness statements, and evidence of the accident, are collected and incorporated into your file.

Alongside strong advocacy, our clients get personal attention and a contingency fee arrangement.

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