New York City Car Accident Lawyers Ready To Stand By Your Side
After a New York car accident or crash, the road to recovery can be long, confusing and overwhelming. You may be dealing with physical injuries, emotional trauma and the added stress of legal entanglements.
At Alpert, Slobin & Rubenstein, LLP, we understand what you’re going through. Our car accident attorneys in the Bronx have over a century of combined experience helping people in your shoes. We’re here to lift the legal burdens off your shoulders so you can focus on your recovery.
A personalized approach is the foundation of our practice. Here, you’ll be treated like family.
Experience Handling Thousands Of Cases
Our auto accident lawyers have handled thousands of cases, including serious car crash injury cases involving permanent disabilities or fatalities. We have dealt with every scenario, including:
- Intersection accidents and rear-end collisions
- Crashes involving trucks and other commercial vehicles
- Pedestrians struck by cars
- Car-bicycle accidents
- Motorcycle crashes
- Accidents involving distracted drivers (such as texting while driving)
- Crashes caused by drunk drivers
- Hit-and-run and uninsured driver accidents
Our in-depth knowledge of personal injury law equips us to handle even the most complex of accident cases.
Fully Committed To Your Full Compensation
We put in the hard work necessary to ensure that your compensation covers the hospital bills, ongoing care, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and any lasting disability or disfigurement. We are true trial lawyers who are prepared to go all the way to a jury in pursuit of the compensation you deserve. Our reputation at trial also works to your advantage in settlement negotiations.
Here are some ways we will work diligently to pursue the best possible outcome for your circumstances:
- We use accident reconstruction specialists and other experts as necessary when fault is under dispute.
- We strategically deal with the insurance adjusters angling for a statement or lowball settlement.
- We help ensure that damaged vehicles get repaired or replaced in a timely fashion.
We’re not intimidated by powerful opponents, including insurance companies, and we’re ready to fight for your rights in and out of court.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York Car Accident Claims
A car accident can raise questions about insurance benefits, injury rules and filing deadlines. The following answers explain several issues that may influence how you move forward with a New York car accident claim:
What is New York’s no-fault law, and how does it affect my car accident claim?
New York requires most motorists to rely first on no-fault coverage for certain losses after a crash. Your policy may cover medical care, some lost income and other reasonable expenses that result from your injuries. Because this system focuses on covered losses, you usually do not need to establish fault before seeking these benefits.
You generally need to notify the appropriate insurer within 30 days after the accident. If you submit notice later, you may need to explain why you could not meet that deadline. These benefits do not include payment for pain and suffering, so a different legal standard applies when you seek those damages. In many cases, your injuries must meet New York’s serious injury requirement before you can pursue additional compensation from another driver.
What qualifies as a “serious injury” under New York law to sue for pain and suffering?
New York law recognizes several ways an injury can meet this requirement. A qualifying injury may involve a fracture or significant disfigurement. Other categories address dismemberment, loss of a fetus and permanent impairment involving an organ, body member, function or system.
The law also considers some significant or lasting limits on bodily function. An injury may also qualify when it keeps you from carrying out most of your normal activities for the required period after the crash. Because the effect of an injury matters, medical records, test results and treatment history may help show how your condition has limited your daily life.
How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in New York City?
New York generally allows three years from the accident date to begin a personal injury lawsuit. However, the deadline may change depending on the person, company or public entity involved in your case.
Claims against New York City or another government entity can involve much earlier notice requirements. Acting promptly also gives you more time to gather records, locate witnesses and preserve evidence related to the collision. Reviewing your situation early can therefore help you identify the correct deadline before it affects your ability to pursue the claim.
We Are Ready To Help Today
Our firm has a strong record of success, both in verdicts and settlements. We provide statewide representation across New York with the personal attention you deserve.
Contact us today at 646-978-5114 for a free consultation, and let our personal injury attorneys be the support you need during this challenging time.