New York Auto Accidents

Every year, there are thousands of car accidents on New York highways, and a high percentage of those accidents result in personal injuries. In 2005, there were more than 225,000 motor vehicle accidents resulting in more than 1,300 traffic fatalities in the state of New York. At David Resnick & Associates, PC, our New York-based attorneys, serving the New York City area including Brooklyn and the Bronx, have an impressive track record representing people who have suffered significant injuries in car accidents across the state.

In Manhattan alone, numerous factors combine to create a “perfect storm” of sorts: dense population, heavy tourism, multiple distractions, road construction, and a high volume of pedestrian and bike traffic along perpetually congested streets. The result is a car accident percentage higher than any other city in the state of New York.

In 2004, there were nearly 25,000 car accidents in Manhattan, and about 70 of those resulted in fatalities. Fully half of all accidents in the state occurred in New York City – which includes Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn and the Bronx.

If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, you will need to prove that either a person negligently operated a vehicle that caused the accident, or some defect involving the vehicle or the roadway caused the accident. Many factors can result in a traffic accident, and sometimes multiple causes contribute to a single accident. Traffic accident factors include the following:

• Driver distraction, including fiddling with technical devices, talking with passengers, eating or grooming in the car, dealing with children or pets in the back seat, or attempting to retrieve dropped items.
• Driver impairment by tiredness, illness, alcohol or other drugs, both legal and illegal.
  Mechanical failure, including flat tires or tires blowing out, brake failure, axle failure, steering mechanism failure.
• Road conditions, including foreign obstacles or substances on the road surface; rain, ice, or snow making the roads slick; road damage including pot holes.
• Speed exceeding safe conditions, such as the speed for which the road was designed, the road condition, the weather, the speed of surrounding motorists, and so on.
• Road design and layout. Some roads are notorious for being accident "black spots" for a variety of reasons, including alignment, visibility, surface conditions, road markings, etc.

The attorneys of David Resnick & Associates, PC understand the dynamics of car accidents, and we make sure our clients' claims for injuries result in the highest level of compensation possible. We have worked with many victims of car accident injuries in Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn and the Bronx, and we understand New York’s laws surrounding personal injury claims caused by car accidents.

We begin by determining who is at fault, and for that, we will look to a number of sources to help determine liability. Our firm has access to an extensive network of experts and other resources that allows us to make sure our clients win their cases and receive the maximum amount of compensation.

Most states, including New York, have set strict time limitations during which one can recover for any personal injuries resulting from a car or truck accident. If you do not secure your rights within the applicable time period, you may permanently lose your opportunity to bring a claim for personal injuries sustained.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious personal injury which was caused by a car accident, you may wish to contact the qualified attorneys of David Resnick & Associates, PC to learn more about your legal rights and options. We will evaluate your case free of charge to determine the best way to pursue your claim while protecting and maximizing your legal interests. Please contact us today.

For more information:
Auto Accident Insurance
Automobile Wreck Checklist
Car Accident Legal Glossary
Auto Accident Evaluation Form

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