New York Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys: Recovering Compensation For A Crash

Even a seemingly minor car accident can have significant consequences. But the most serious accidents can be devastating. Nobody expects the kind of life-altering changes that follow a serious accident. Our New York car accident lawyers at Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP, understand the devastating effects a motor vehicle accident can have on all aspects of your life.

The emotional stress that comes with having to deal with physical pain, insurance companies and growing piles of bills can be overwhelmingly debilitating. From our office in New York City, our accident lawyers help clients who have sustained serious accident injuries throughout the state of New York recover damages for their losses and get their lives back on track.

Crashes And Motor Vehicle Accidents Cause Serious Injuries

Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Despite improvements in vehicle safety features, infrastructure and road design that features bicycle paths and pedestrian walkways, serious accidents are still a common occurrence. Accidents that involve motor vehicles are among the most common causes of serious injury and death in New York.

It is important to know that you have rights if you were injured in an accident due to another’s negligence. With decades of litigation and trial experience, our car accident attorneys at Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP, will help you assess your claims and provide legal guidance and advice that will help you protect your right to recover damages for your losses and accident injuries.

Understanding New York Car Insurance Requirements

Understanding how your New York car insurance policy works can help protect your rights after an accident. Our experienced accident attorneys will provide you with information to help you determine if you have the coverage you need to protect yourself and your passengers after an accident and what to do if the driver who caused the accident is uninsured or underinsured.

In addition, regardless of who was at fault, no-fault insurance policies can help those injured in motor vehicle accidents cover their medical bills, lost wages and other expenses after accidents. However, there is a short window of time after the accident to file for these benefits. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you assess your possible claims and deal with the insurance companies.

Common Causes Of Motor Vehicle Accidents

Most motor vehicle accidents are caused by people exercising poor decision-making while driving. They place themselves and others at risk by:

• Failing to comply with traffic signs, traffic laws and stoplights
• Driver inattention – using a cell phone to text, make phone calls, or utilize an app
• Malfunctions in a driver’s vehicle due to a lack of proper maintenance
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Unfortunately, many accidents lead to severe injuries and depending on the force of the impact, they can result in permanent disabling injuries and even death. Our personal injury lawyers at Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP, can help you identify the cause of your accident and hold negligent parties accountable for their carelessness.

Common Injuries From Motor Vehicle Accidents

Any sort of accident involving a vehicle can cause serious accident injuries. Common injuries that victims sustain in a car accident include:

• Fractures: Bone fractures are some of the most common injuries related to vehicle accidents.
• Head, neck and back injuries: During a collision, your head, neck, and spine are especially vulnerable to trauma.
• Internal bleeding or organ damage: Motor vehicle accidents can cause internal bleeding due to the force of the impact or striking objects in the vehicle. These injuries are often difficult to detect, which is why they can quickly become more serious. If you suspect internal bleeding, you should seek emergency medical care.
• Brain injuries: Car crashes can result in traumatic brain injuries, particularly when someone is ejected from the vehicle.
• Burns: When a crash results in a vehicle fire, drivers and passengers are at risk of severe burn injuries. People who suffer burn injuries often have lasting disfigurement and endure excruciating and costly medical treatments.
• Death: The most serious car accident cases result in loss of life, either at the scene of the crash or shortly after.

Any blunt trauma to the head or twisting of the neck and spine can become serious, and such injuries should be examined by a medical professional. Even if you do not believe you are seriously injured, it is important to be promptly evaluated by a medical professional.

If you have lost a loved one due to a fatal accident, you may have rights if that accident was caused by negligence. Our compassionate and experienced wrongful death attorneys at Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP, can help you pursue a wrongful death claim.

Comprehensive Representation For All Types Of Motor Vehicle Accidents

Our accident lawyers have more than 100 years of combined experience representing clients throughout New York. We are committed to protecting your rights and pursuing full compensation for your pain and suffering, economic losses, and medical expenses.

Car Accidents

Single-family vehicles can suffer serious damage if they are struck by another car, truck, bus or train. Serious and catastrophic accidents can cause life-altering injuries. If you or your family members was injured in a serious car accident, our car accident lawyers can provide seasoned guidance and advice for seeking compensation for your damages and loss.

Truck Accidents

Some of the most catastrophic motor vehicle accidents occur as a result of a large truck or tractor-trailer colliding with automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles or even pedestrians. Victims of a truck accident may sustain life-altering injuries, such as broken bones, severe head trauma, amputations, burns and lacerations, and in some cases, the injuries can be fatal. There are numerous regulations for operating a large truck, including following special safety guidelines. Our skilled and seasoned truck accident attorneys will fight to protect your rights and interests if you or a family member is injured in a truck-related accident.

Motorcycle Accidents

Even at low speeds, a helmet is no match for metal and concrete. Motorcycle riders involved in accidents rarely walk away with only cuts and bruises. It is well documented that most motorcycle accidents are caused by other drivers’ failure to see the bike. Injuries sustained in these accidents are often severe and sometimes life-threatening. If you or a loved one was injured in a motorcycle accident, our motorcycle crash attorneys can protect your rights.

Bus Accidents

Bus accidents can cause severe injuries. Due to their massive size, buses can cause devastating injuries to other drivers, their own passengers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are caused by a multitude of factors, including:

• Negligent bus drivers
• Negligent supervision, training and direction provided by employers.
• Poor driving
• A failure to yield the right of way to pedestrians, vehicles or bicyclists
• A failure to see what’s clearly there to be seen
• Carelessness
• Fatigue

A lack of training as well as other violations of the vehicle and traffic laws can also result in a serious crash. Sometimes the accidents also involve the failure of the bus owner to simply properly maintain and/or equip the bus as required by the law. As a result, victims of a bus accident may be entitled to compensation.

Train Accidents

Due to their massive size and speed of travel, train accidents can have a devastating and catastrophic impact on a victim’s life. Often, train accidents are the result of negligent train operators who may be overworking train drivers, not maintaining train carriages or failing to repair deteriorating rail track conditions or signals. If you or a loved one was injured in a train accident, our seasoned litigators can provide trusted legal guidance and advice based on their extensive experience with New York personal injury laws and court systems.

Pedestrian Accidents

Tragically, thousands of people are injured each year in New York while simply walking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that each year, nearly 5,000 pedestrians die in motor vehicle-related accidents and approximately 76,000 pedestrians in 2012 suffered injuries when hit by a car or truck.

A pedestrian or bicyclist who is struck by a car, truck, bus, or train is left with no protection from the force of the impact and is typically severely injured due to a driver’s negligence. If you were involved in a pedestrian or a cycling accident, our experienced and skilled personal injury attorneys at Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP, can help you pursue a personal injury lawsuit to seek compensation for your pain and suffering, lost earnings, and medical expenses.

Consult A New York Accident Attorney For Free

Personal injury claims for motor vehicle accidents have strict filing deadlines. To better understand your rights, contact our accident lawyers at Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP. We offer a no-obligation free case evaluation and consultation. You can schedule your free appointment by sending us a message through our website or by calling our attorneys at 212-962-1190.