A car accident can be the most stressful event of your life. We’re here to help ease the burden by providing compassionate, clear legal advice and representation for you and your family.
We handle all auto accident cases on a contingency basis. You are only charged a fee if we are successful in getting you compensation. You may have grounds to bring a claim against one or more parties for your recent automobile accident, contact our New York car accident lawyer today for a free consultation.
After a car accident in New York, follow these basic steps:
Your next step is to speak with an experienced car accident attorney as soon you can. Biglawsuit will help make sure that your rights under the law and all options available to recover damages from another party are understood, examined thoroughly so they may be properly advised of their best course of action for getting fair compensation for any pain-and-suffering endured due to injuries sustained during this incident.
That’s never the case, at Biglawsuit we handle all auto accident cases on a contingency basis. You are only charged a fee if we are successful in getting you compensation. You may have grounds to bring a claim against one or more parties for your recent automobile accident, contact our New York law firm today for a free consultation.
You have to file a lawsuit within the applicable statute of limitations. In New York, if you are against a private party, you need to file a claim within three years from the date of your auto accident, or you will risk losing the tight to recover the money you need and deserve! If the claim is against a government entity, you then have 3 months to file and a year and ninety days to begin the action.
*You only have 30 days to file your No-Fault application.
After a car accident, money is the main priority for any victim. After all, even if you experienced minor injuries, you’ll still deal with hospital bills, car repair or replacement, and a severe interruption to your personal and career life.
Typically, the car accident settlement amount to expect depends on your accident’s unique circumstances. The best way to determine how much your case might be worth is to speak to a car accident lawyer near you. An experienced car accident lawyer at Biglawsuit can help you calculate your full losses and determine the best potential sources of compensation. Learn more about your legal options and how much your case could be worth when you call (800) 777-1970 or contact us online to schedule a free case review.
Always consult your lawyer before that kind of decision. Insurance companies will always try to lowball you and offer you far less than you should receive, let us stand up to insurance companies on your behalf and get you the compensation you deserve!
Every case is different, and it can take anywhere from a few months to three years to litigate. More complex cases, involving multiple vehicles, insurance companies, and defendants, can take up to several years to resolve.
In New York, you have to purchase auto insurance coverage when you own a vehicle. New York no-fault laws state that you can make a claim on your own insurance policy following an accident, no matter who was at fault. So if another driver runs a red light and hits you, you would still make your claim to your own insurer, not the other drivers’ provider.
Insurance companies do everything they can to drive down the value of your claim and avoid paying out. They will make sure you are not fully compensated for your injuries, some companies might try to trick you into accepting a lowball offer. Others might try to deny your claim altogether.
When you choose Biglawsuit, you can leave the fight for compensation up to our experienced car accident lawyers, they will handle the conversations with insurance companies and other parties so you can focus on getting better.
A pure comparative negligence law permits both drivers in an accident to seek compensation for damages. It allows this regardless of your share of the fault. That means you could file a claim even if you’re found to be 99% responsible for the accident. However, pure comparative negligence reduces your settlement by your degree of fault.
For example, if you are 99% responsible, your settlement amount is reduced by 99%.
In a nutshell, everyone is held responsible for their percentage of fault and can file a claim for the portion they aren’t culpable for with the other party’s insurance company.
Here are 12 states that have pure comparative negligence laws:
Money is no guarantee that you’ll fully recover from your physical injuries. It can give you the financial security needed to get the best possible treatment and move on with your life.
If you or a loved one were hurt in a crash, call a car accident lawyer at Biglawsuit for a free consultation today. We have the experience you need to get the full and fair compensation you and your family deserves.
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