Brooklyn Car Accident Attorney
Most people are involved in several car accidents during their lifetime, and fortunately, many of those accidents result in minor injuries and property damage. In more severe cases, however, recovering from a car accident goes well beyond a doctor’s visit and some minor inconvenience.
Under New York’s no-fault car accident laws, injury victims are typically entitled to compensation for lost wages and medical expenses, regardless of fault. When injuries are considered ‘serious,’ the recovery process can be more complicated, and injury victims may have to pursue a bodily injury claim for compensation. If you have been injured in a car accident, contact a Brooklyn car accident lawyer at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C., to schedule a no-cost consultation.
Brooklyn Car Accident Team
- Our law firm handles all types of personal injury matters, and no case is too complex for our team of attorneys.
- Our attorneys diligently and vigorously represent clients who have suffered car accident injuries. We know that injuries frequently lead to lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and we work to see that our clients are compensated for their losses.
- Our attorneys become personally invested in all of our client cases, and securing maximum compensation on their behalf is always a top priority.
How A Brooklyn Car Accident Attorney Can Help
New York’s car accident laws are complex, but our attorneys know the laws and how they apply to different accident scenarios in Brooklyn. We will always pursue injury claims with your physical and financial recovery in mind, which means that our attorneys will not encourage you to accept a settlement offer that does not fairly compensate you for your injuries.
Settling personal injury cases is often preferable to litigation because it saves our clients from the lengthy trial process and allows them to secure compensation more quickly. However, if you do not receive fair and reasonable settlement offers for your injuries, our New York car accident attorneys will be prepared to fight for the compensation that you deserve at trial.
New York’s Car Accident Laws
Depending on the circumstances of your case, there are several paths you may be able to take for Brooklyn car accident claims:
No-fault claim – New York is a no-fault car accident state, so drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists who are injured in an accident in Brooklyn will generally have a no-fault claim with the driver’s insurance company. You can be compensated under a no-fault claim for medical expenses and lost wages up to the driver’s policy limits.
Underinsured motorist claim – If your medical expenses exceed the no-fault policy limits, you may be able to collect compensation through an underinsured motorist claim.
Bodily injury claims – If your injuries are considered ‘serious’ under New York law, you may have a bodily injury claim against the at-fault party for your accident. In addition to medical expenses, lost wages, and other out of pocket expenses, you are also permitted to recover compensation for pain and suffering and other noneconomic damages.
Legal Representation For Your Car Accident Claim
After an accident, your claim is subject to notice and filing deadlines, and if you miss a deadline, you may lose your right to recover compensation. The Brooklyn car accident attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo, P.C., will go over your accident, injuries, claim options, and applicable deadlines. Contact our office today to schedule a no-cost consultation with our experienced New York personal injury lawyers.