Accidents happen every day in New York, but each victim has a story. When accidents cause serious injuries, your story might include surgery, lengthy stays in the hospital, and weeks or months out of work. Car accidents cause serious financial stress, and many victims have no idea where to turn.

Poltielov Law Firm P.C. makes it our business to help accident victims like you through the personal injury claims process. Contact our New York car accident attorney to set up a time to meet to go over the facts of your accident. You can get the justice you deserve.

What Causes New York Car Accidents?

Accidents are usually the fault of a negligent or dangerous driver who make some mistake behind the wheel:

  • Running a red light
  • Speeding
  • Failing to yield
  • Tailgating
  • Driving while distracted
  • Texting and driving
  • Drunk driving
  • Fatigue

Regardless of what caused your accident, you should consult a New York car accident lawyer to check about your legal rights.

How do you receive Compensation for an Accident?

New York requires that motorists purchase personal injury protection insurance, called PIP. To register your vehicle, you should have a policy with at least $50,000 in benefits. Because PIP is no fault insurance, drivers usually tap these benefits first to cover their medical care.

If you have a serious injury, you might consider making a claim on the at-fault driver’s liability coverage. We have sought damages for:

  • Past and future medical care
  • Past and future lost income and benefits
  • Property damage
  • Pain and suffering

The amount of compensation will depend on your injuries and economic losses, as well as the amount of insurance held by the at-fault driver. Many clients with fractures, head injuries, back injuries, and paralysis receive considerable compensation. Even relatively “minor” injuries are worth more than you probably imagine.

Car accident laws

Certain laws apply to New York car accidents, and your attorney should be aware of them to use them to your advantage.

One is comparative negligence. You might also have been careless behind the wheel, which means you bear some responsibility for the wreck. For example, you could have been checking your phone and taken your eyes off the road when a driver T-boned you. The other driver can reduce the amount of compensation they pay by proving you are partially to blame.

Another law is the statute of limitation, which provides the maximum amount of time to sue for a personal injury. Generally, a victim gets only three years to file a lawsuit, and the clock begins the day of your accident.

New York also requires that anyone involved in a crash report the accident to the state if someone was hurt or killed, or a motorist suffered more than $1,000 in property damage. If you fail to report the accident, you could face penalties such as a license suspension.

Contact Our New York Car Accident Lawyer Today

Auto accidents are disruptive events, but we know how to hold another driver legally responsible. Contact us today to set up your no cost, no obligation case evaluation, or call us now at 718-880-2911.