Hurt By A Distracted Driver? We Have Your Back.
If you have been hurt by an inattentive driver you want an experienced attorney to fight for your rights.
Injured In A Distracted Driving Accident?
It seems to be a fact of life as humans, we are more and more distracted every day. In order to get everything done, we find ourselves trying to focus our attention in too many directions at the same time. It’s rarely a healthy strategy and it’s even more dangerous behind the wheel of a car. Statistics gathered by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration indicate that it’s well on the way to becoming the leading cause of motor vehicle accidents. If you have been hurt by an inattentive driver you want an experienced attorney to fight for your rights.
Protecting Your Rights When You Have Been Injured by a Distracted Driver
We know the uncertainty that comes with a personal injury, as well as the anxiety that uncertainty brings. We’ll work hard to keep you involved and informed at all times, so that you can make good decisions about your future. For a free consultation with a skilled and knowledgeable New York City accident lawyer, contact us online or call our office at (929) 305-0949.
We take all types of injury claims arising out of distracted driving, including:
- Accidents caused by drivers who were sending e-mails or text messages, surfing the Internet, adjusting an MP3 player, or otherwise using a hand-held device while driving
- Crashes resulting when a driver was distracted by a passenger, including a child or pet
- Wrecks stemming from a driver’s distraction with billboards, neon signs, or other roadside attractions
- Accidents caused because a driver was eating or drinking behind the wheel
Our Team Can Start Working for You from the Moment You Call
When it comes to litigation, there is no time to waste. Once you call our office, we can start building your case in your fight for compensation. In three short steps, your legal journey can begin today.
- Free Case Evaluation: call our office, send us an email, or chat with us online to receive a free case evaluation.
- Get Signed Up: after your free case review, we can set up your client profile and gather any information you already have.
- Start Your Recovery: we can take over your case from here and update you as it progresses. You can focus on your health while we focus on your case.
Common Legal Questions
The short answer is yes – many times, you can be compensated if you are partly at fault. Again, New York is a no-fault insurance state in which your own insurance pays for your out-of-pocket costs such as limited lost wages and medical bills up to $50,000. When you make a claim for pain and suffering as well as certain economic loss above no-fault, the percentages of fault will be considered in your recovery. Your injury from your motor vehicle accident may have a certain value, however, fault will be taken into consideration at the time of trial or settlement.
Damages are recoverable for past and future pain and suffering, economic loss, such as lost wages, medical expenses, rehabilitation, therapy, and long-term residential care will also be considered damages under the law. Union members may recover lost future benefits. Other damages are recoverable and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
If the other driver was uninsured we can file an uninsured motorist claim under your vehicle’s insurance policy. Automobile insurance policies written for New York State motorists are required to have uninsured protection. This insurance will provide financial compensation to you, if the at fault driver does not have insurance. If you must file through your own insurer, you need a skilled law firm to help you recover the maximum money damages available.
Fault is determined by the way that the accident happened. Did a driver go through a light or stop sign? Was the driver speeding or driving unreasonably under the circumstances? New York is a comparative fault state, meaning you can still recover some compensation for damages even if you are the mostly at-fault driver. Many times, the crash is a result of both drivers who share percentages of the fault.
After a motor vehicle accident, you should always call for help. While you wait for help to arrive, check for injuries both your own and those of others involved in the collision. Be sure to accept necessary medical attention from any paramedics on the scene and follow up with a health care provider as soon as possible in the days following the accident. Last but not least, connect with a lawyer and do it fast. Get more information on what to do after an auto accident by reading our full post.
Recovering Losses After A Car Accident
When you hire us to help recover your losses after a motor vehicle accident involving a distracted driver, we’ll carefully investigate the facts and circumstances of your crash, traveling to the scene of the wreck, if necessary. When appropriate, we’ll bring in expert witnesses, including accident reconstruction specialists, engineers, medical professionals and financial consultants, to prepare and present the most compelling arguments for your full financial recovery.
We will help you pursue full and fair compensation for all your losses, including wages and income, physical pain and suffering, unpaid medical bills and loss of companionship or consortium. We take cases involving all types of injury, from sprains, strains and other soft-tissue trauma to serious and catastrophic loss, such as brain or spinal cord injury, burns, broken bones, paralysis, permanent scarring or disfigurement, and amputation or loss of limb. Our attorneys also represent surviving family members in wrongful death claims caused by distracted driving.