Should I hire a lawyer if I am the victim of a drunk driving crash in New York City?

If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a drunk driver in New York City, it is important that you understand your legal rights so you can receive full and fair compensation for all losses caused by the intoxicated motorist.

One of the best things you can do is to acquaint yourself ahead of time with the best steps to take when you have an accident. Click to read our car accident checklist.

We recommend calling the police at the scene of the accident. After assessing the accident and verifying the health of all involved, this should be your course of action. Some states give you up to 10 days from the date of the accident to file a report; this includes New York. However, it is best […]

You are required by law to file a police report, particularly in certain circumstances. This includes if one car was considerably damaged or one or more people were hurt or killed. Not doing so could result in a fine or even jail time.

In a “no fault” state, your own insurance company pays for your injuries and damages (up to preset policy limits) regardless of which driver is at fault for the accident. In some states, who pays for the expenses related to the accident is determined by who caused the accident. “No fault” laws are intended to […]

If the accident was the other driver’s fault, then you can make a case that the other driver’s insurance should pay your expenses. In New York, you can sue the other driver if your case meet certain conditions. The best way to determine if your injuries qualify for additional compensation is to consult an experienced […]

Although you may be able to handle your claim without the help of an auto accident attorney, it will be much harder to do so. Automobile accident lawyers have invaluable experience dealing with insurance companies, accident investigations, witness interviews and settlements. You should definitely contact a car accident lawyer if the injuries were serious, likely to be […]

If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, you have a limited amount of time in which to file a claim. This time period, known as a statute of limitations, varies from claim to claim and from state to state. In New York, the deadline is generally three years from the time of […]

New York City has the highest rate of traffic accidents in the state of New York. Given typical driving conditions in the city and the millions of drivers, this is not surprising. While some accidents are unavoidable, the majority of traffic accidents happen because drivers are behaving carelessly. Many drivers are distracted by other activities […]

Even though New York is technically a “no fault” state, you should not volunteer such information. If you have serious injuries due to the other driver’s actions, you do not want to damage your case by initially claiming that the accident was your own fault. Even if you think you were at fault, you may […]