New York Car & AUTO ACCIDENT Lawyers

In New York State, many different laws come into play when a car accident occurs.  In addition to proving “negligence” or fault, a person must also prove with medical evidence that they suffered a “serious injury”.  The definition of what a “serious injury” is continues to be litigated in the Courts.  

Regardless of who is at fault for a traffic accident, an injured person may be entitled to coverage for medical expenses and lost earnings up to $50,000.  Those rights may be lost unless certain forms are promptly filed with the correct insurance company.  Additional benefits may also exist from the car insurance policies of anyone living within the same household as the person injured.

The Personal Injury attorneys at BBNR have been litiating New York Auto Accidents for over 40 years.  Many of our clients are hit in the rear by another motor vehicle.  The law gives a presumption of fault against the offending vehicle that causes a rear-end collision.  The personal injury lawyers at BBNR will promptly make a motion to find the defendant who causes a rear end collision to be at fault as a matter of law.  

 

If a dangerous condition in the highway causes an automobile accident, such as a pothole, depression, or elevation, you may be able to recover against the municipality responsible for maintaining the roadway or even the construction company that did the paving work. 

 

Motor vehcile accidents are a leading cause of fatalities in New York State.  Motor vehicle collisions frequently occur because drivers are talking or texting on their cell phones, resulting in serious injuries.  Speeding and tailgating are other fequent causes of traffic accidents. 

 

For car accidents, it is important to look at the damage of the motor vehicles involved to help prove who was at fault.  Therefore, it is very helpful to take pictures of the vehicles as early as possible.  It is also important for motor vehicle accidents to locate all potential eyewitnesses to the accident.  For many car accidents, there is a dispute of who had the green light in their favor and who went through a red light.  The credibility of a witness who is not friends or family with one of the parties is generally more believable to a jury.  Therefore, it is important to speak with these witnesses as soon as possible for all traffic accidents involving personal injuries.

 

Strict time limitations exist to commence a suit for an auto accident.  In New York State, the time to commence a suit involving a car accident may depend upon who is injured, who the potential defendant is, as well as the enactment of new laws and judicial decisions interpreting the law.  Computing the time limitations is not a simple matter and a person should promptly consult an experienced accident attorney after seeking medical treatment.
    
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Brett J. Nomberg
Brand Brand Nomberg & Rosenbaum, LLP
286 Madison Avenue 
New York, New York 10017
Tel: 212-808-0448
Toll Free 1-800-808-4225