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After breaking your arm, you would never try to set it back into place by yourself. When something is wrong with your car, you would most likely take it to an auto shop or a trusted mechanic. So, after an auto collision, why take on the case yourself? In most cases, it’s better to let an experienced collision lawyer handle the case for you! At Shaevitz & Shaevitz, we have over 65 years of experience handling personal injury accidents. Over the years, we’ve accumulated over $500 million in verdicts and settlements, fighting for fair compensation on behalf of clients like you. After a car accident, trust Shaevitz & Shaevitz in Queens, NY, to handle your case while you recover from your injuries.
Common Causes of Car Collisions
A car accident can happen for any number of reasons, resulting in injuries that range from minor to life-changing. Potential causes include:
Distracted driving: Any time your eyes leave the road, whether it’s to text, talk to a passenger, or even eat, it counts as distracted driving. Ensuring that your attention is solely on the road helps keep you and other drivers safe.- Tailgating: Following too closely behind someone puts you and the car in front of you at risk. Any sudden stops or turns can cause disaster, as you don’t have enough time to hit the brakes.
- Speeding: Speed limits are there to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Failing to follow the speed limit is reckless and puts the lives of those around you at risk.
- Intoxicated driving: Never, under any circumstances, drive under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Even if you believe you’re not impaired, your range of motion, reaction time, and focus are all influenced when intoxicated.
If you find yourself in a car collision, it’s important to contact an experienced lawyer like those at Shaevitz & Shaevitz. We have seen countless cases where drivers suffer injuries due to someone else’s negligence, and don’t know what their case is really worth.
How a Collision Lawyer in Queens, NY, Fights for You
After a collision, the first step is to get to a safe place on the side of the road. Next, call emergency services to receive medical attention and file a report. If you’re able to, collect any evidence you can.
Witness information, pictures of your injuries, and pictures of the scene are all vital for building your case. After a medical professional treats your injuries, contact trusted collision lawyers for a free case review. Once we determine how much your case is worth, we’ll handle the rest while you recover from your injuries!
We’ll begin by collecting evidence. We use witness statements, traffic camera footage, police reports, and expert testimony to form a strong case. Our goal is to prove that the negligence of the other party directly caused your injuries, allowing you to collect your due compensation.
However, it’s important to note that you may be partially at fault for the accident. Even so, you’re still able to collect for your personal damages! Although your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault, you’ll still collect the remainder of the compensation, which can be significant depending on the severity of your injuries.
In many cases, insurance companies will try to contact you in the wake of an automobile accident. We encourage you NOT to speak with any insurance agents, and instead let us negotiate for you! These insurance agencies often use minimizing tactics to lower your compensation, even using your own words against you. With our expert legal knowledge, we can navigate negotiations to ensure you receive fair compensation. If the insurance company refuses to come to a reasonable settlement, we are ready and willing to go to court to represent your interests!
Understanding the Serious Injury Threshold
After any automobile accident, residents of New York State are entitled to no-fault benefits. These benefits come from your personal injury protection (PIP) insurance, which covers at least $50,000 in monetary damages. Hospital bills, ambulance bills, and all forms of therapy are covered under this policy.
However, you’ll need to file it within 30 days of the accident. As your collision lawyers, we’re able to help you file this claim, ensuring you receive your no-fault benefits.
Additionally, if your injuries pass the serious injury threshold, you may be entitled to further compensation for non-economic damages like pain and suffering. This means that if your injuries include:
- Death
- Fracture
- Disfigurement
- Dismemberment
- Organ, limb, function, or system loss
- Permanent limitation in the use of a body part or system
- Medically diagnosed impairment that prevents you from participating in “usual” daily activities for at least 90 days in the 180 days following the accident.
If you’re experiencing any of these injuries, you may be entitled to additional compensation, on top of your no-fault benefits and economic damages claim.
Rely on the Collision Lawyer Experts at Shaevitz & Shaevitz
Don’t force yourself to do this on your own. After a collision, you should focus on rest and recovery, and let Shaevitz & Shaevitz handle the rest for you! We will build your case, file your claim, and fight for your compensation.
Book a free case review today with a collision lawyer to discover what your personal injury case may be worth.
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