After a crash you are dealing with pain, a damaged car, missed work, and calls from insurance adjusters. We take the insurance companies off your hands so you can focus on getting better.
Common Crashes
- Rear-end collisions
- Sideswipes and unsafe lane changes
- Left turns across traffic
- Red light and stop sign violations
- Drunk, drugged, and distracted driving
- Multi-vehicle highway crashes
Results
Settlement obtained for a client involved in a life-altering sideswipe resulting in Spinal Surgery.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
First Steps After a Crash
- Call 911 and make sure a police report is made.
- Photograph the vehicles, the plates, and the scene.
- Get medical care right away, even if you think you are fine.
- File your no-fault application. Written notice is generally due within 30 days.
- Do not give the other driver's insurer a recorded statement.
No-Fault and the Serious Injury Rule
No-fault benefits pay medical bills and part of lost wages, up to $50,000 per person, no matter who caused the crash. Written notice to the insurer is generally due within 30 days of the accident. There are some circumstances where the insurance company will make exceptions.
To recover for pain and suffering after a motor vehicle crash, New York law requires a "serious injury." Fractures, significant scarring, and significant or permanent loss of use of a body part are examples.
What You Can Recover
- Medical bills and lost wages beyond no-fault
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of future earning ability
Partly at fault? You can still recover in New York. Your award is reduced by your share of the fault. It is not wiped out.
Deadlines
Most New York injury lawsuits must be filed within three years of the accident.
Deadlines can be shorter or longer depending on the facts. Call before you assume it is too late or that you have time.
Common Questions
I was a passenger. Whose insurance covers me?
No-fault benefits generally come from the car you were riding in. Your injury claim may be against one or both drivers.
My pain started a few days later. Is that normal?
It is common. See a doctor as soon as symptoms appear so there is a record connecting them to the crash.
The other driver's policy is small. Is that all I can get?
Not always. There may be other responsible parties or additional coverage on your own policy. We look for every source.
Hit by a City vehicle?
Claims against the City of New York have a much shorter deadline. In most cases a Notice of Claim must be filed within 90 days. Call us right away.
Talk to a Lawyer Today
The consultation is free. There is no fee unless we win, and we advance the costs of the case. You speak with your attorney directly, not a call center.