Failure to Yield Accidents NYC

Experienced Car Accident Lawyers New York City

If you have been injured in a car accident because of someone else’s failure to yield, the attorneys at Oresky & Associates, PLLC can help.

Experienced Car Accident Lawyers In New York City

In today’s hustle-bustle world, it seems like everyone is in a hurry to get somewhere. More and more, motorists racing to get somewhere simply fail to yield to the rights of others, whether they are pedestrians or other drivers. In fact, statistics show that between 2006 through 2015 more than 30.000 people were killed each year across the United States in accidents where one driver wrongfully failed to yield or stop . If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident because of someone else’s failure to yield, the attorneys at Oresky & Associates, PLLC can help.

At Oresky & Associates, PLLC, our Bronx, Queens car accident lawyers have more than 30 years of experience fighting for the rights of personal injury victims in New York City and across the State of New York, including people who have been hurt in motor vehicle accidents involving a failure to yield. We offer comprehensive counsel on all legal matters related to a motor vehicle accident injury, an approach that has been instrumental in helping us recover more than $400 million in settlements and verdicts for our clients. We understand the stress and anxiety that you can face in the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, and we’ll work hard to be available and accessible when you have questions or concerns.

Protecting Your Rights When Another Motorist Has Wrongfully Failed to Yield

Our experienced New York City motor vehicle accident lawyers protect the rights of drivers, passengers and pedestrians who have been hurt in motor vehicle accidents. We take cases involving:

• Failure to slow down or stop at a traffic light or sign
• Failure to yield to the right of way to another driver or to a pedestrian in a crosswalk
• Failure to yield caused by distracted driving
• Failure to yield caused by excessive speed

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

Can I Get Compensated if I Was Partly at Fault for My Motor Vehicle Accident?

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.

What Damages Are Available if I’m Injured in a Motor Vehicle Crash?

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.

What Happens if the Other Driver Was Uninsured?

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.

How Is Fault Determined in a Motor Vehicle Accident?

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.

What Should I Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident?

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.

Contact a New York Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation

To learn more about how a construction accident attorney at Oresky & Associates can protect your rights, call us today to arrange a free case review. We’re available 24/7 to come to your aid.

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Our Experienced Car Accident Attorneys Are Here To Help

We handle the full spectrum of personal injury claims arising out of motor vehicle accidents, from sprains, muscle pulls and other soft-tissue injury to serious and catastrophic loss, such as brain or spinal cord trauma, broken bones, burns, paralysis, permanent scarring and disfigurement, and amputation or loss of limb. We also take wrongful or accidental death claims caused by a failure to yield.

In the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident injury, we’ll conduct a full investigation of exactly what happened, traveling to the scene of the crash, if appropriate. Our attorneys will carefully gather, assess and preserve all evidence, and will prepare and file all documents and pleadings throughout the legal process. We’ll also be your advocate in all hearings, meetings and proceedings.

We may find it advantageous to bring in expert witnesses, such as engineers, accident reconstruction specialists, financial consultants and medical authorities, to prepare clear and convincing arguments to support your claim.

Contact Oresky & Associates PLLC Today

To set up a private meeting with an experienced New York City motor vehicle accident attorney, contact us by e-mail or call our office at (718) 993-9999. There is no cost or obligation for your free consultation. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week to take your call. We make home and hospital visits.

We represent failure to yield victims on a contingency basis. We will only charge legal fees if we recover compensation for your losses.

At Oresky & Associates PLLC, we offer skilled representation to individuals who have suffered injuries in and around New York State including New York City, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn (Kings County), Staten Island (Richmond County), Westchester, Long Island, Suffolk County, and Nassau County.