New York Car Accident Lawyer
The attorneys at Abaev Law Firm, PLLC. have years of experience fighting for maximum awards for victims of New York car accidents.
If you or someone you know suffered injury in a car accident, you may benefit from the services of an accident lawyer. Contact ALF today for a free consultation. No recovery, no fee.
Causes of Car Accidents
What should you do if you’re involved in a car accident in New York?
STOP!
By law, you are required to Stop and Exchange information from other drivers, injured persons, owners of damaged property and the police. Collect names, addresses, driver’s licenses, insurance I.D. cards, vehicle registration and photographs. Some causes of car accidents are:
- Texting while driving
- Speeding and reckless driving
- Distracted driving
- Red light violations
- Drunk driving
- Tailgating
What if it appears you need to make a claim for your own injuries?
If you are injured, see a doctor as soon as possible. Remember to notify your insurance immediately. Notify your health care providers that your injuries were caused by a car accident, and provide them with your car insurance information.
If the accident occurred in New York, automobile insurance policies include provisions for payments for medical expenses, lost wages and other expenses, regardless of fault.
Your rights!
What and who do no-fault benefits cover?
New York’s automobile liability policies provide a certain amount of benefits without regard to fault. You retain the right to sue a negligent operator and owner of a covered vehicle for personal injury losses in certain cases:
When can you sue for personal injuries?
New York’s automobile liability policies provide a certain amount of benefits without regard to fault. You retain the right to sue a negligent operator and owner of a covered vehicle for personal injury losses in certain cases.
Contact A.L.F. to speak to an experienced trial attorney to discuss your potential rights to Maximum Recovery for your Pain and Suffering
It depends on the state in which the accident occurred. In some states, not buckling up can negate or reduce any potential compensation for damages, on the basis that people suffer more severe injuries when not wearing seat belts. In other states, this is not the case. Your attorney can tell you what the law is in your state, and will argue for your right to recover damages.
Definitely not. Medical record releases should only be signed under limited circumstances and after consulting with a qualified personal injury trial lawyer. If your medical information gets into the insurance adjuster’s hands, it could hurt your case.
If another driver’s insurance company agrees to pay what your attorney believes your case is worth, and you wish to settle for that amount, then your case will not go to court. This is what happens in most situations. Some cases do require a formal trial proceeding, however. In either situation, hiring a law firm with experience in handling personal injury cases is critical.
Both you and your passengers should consider seeing a doctor after an accident. The doctor may recognize injuries, sometimes serious, that are not apparent to you. The charges for a doctor visit and medical treatment may be covered by your insurance. It’s not recommended that you settle claims from an accident until a doctor has seen you and advised you about the extent of your injuries.
You’re probably not in the best position to assess how or why the accident happened. Defective equipment in your vehicle, a malfunctioning traffic signal, or another driver’s intoxication are among many possible causes of an accident, which your attorney can investigate and evaluate. Accepting blame and apologizing to another driver may be used as evidence against you at trial. Leave it to a judge or jury to decide who is at fault.