Auto Accident

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Nearly 6.2 million auto accidents occurred across the United States during 2004, with as many as one-third of the crashes resulting in injuries to passengers, drivers, and pedestrians, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. While we hope that your experiences on New York roadways are safe, we know that serious auto accidents happen every day. Should you be injured in a New York car crash, turn to the New York auto accident attorneys of Greene & Reid Injury Lawyers for guidance, support, and representation.

As an injured driver, passenger, or pedestrian, you’ve suffered enough. You don’t need the burden of fighting with insurance adjustors on your own in attempts to get compensation for your suffering. That’s where we come in—our skilled personal injury lawyers will deal with the adjustors on your behalf and look out for your best interests, whether that means your case gets settled outside of court or a trial is needed.

An Attorney Advantage

The law requires the person or company responsible for your accident to pay for your car repairs and injuries. Negotiating alone or waiting until the insurance company makes an offer for your New York auto accident claim can be frustrating and costly. One wrong move or one mistake can cost you money. With a personal injury lawyer from Greene & Reid on your side, you can rest assured that every step will be taken to get you adequate compensation in reasonable time.

Things you can seek compensation for may include the following:

Medical bills (past, present, and future in relation to accident-induced injuries or disabilities)
Lost wages
Pain and suffering
Car repairs and rentals
Fees for household help needed because of the injuries

It is important to note that New York has what is known as a “no-fault” system. This system is intended to speed up the payment of personal injury claims caused by accidents. Instead of waiting for lawsuits to determine who is at fault, the insurance companies are required to pay up to $50,000 toward medical expenses regardless of who caused the accident.

No-fault does not encompass vehicular damage and does not extend past $50,000. A lawsuit can still be brought for additional coverage or for damages such as pain and suffering.

Help Your Case

To help your potential New York auto accident case, consider the following while you prepare for your free consultation with a Greene & Reid auto accident lawyer.

Keep documentation of your accident and injuries.
The auto accident report, medical reports and bills, photographs of the auto accident scene and your vehicle, names and contact information for witnesses, photos of your injuries, and receipts of other expenses you’ve incurred because of the accident and injuries can be used by your New York personal injury lawyer as he or she works on your case. These items serve as proof of the auto accident and what you’ve suffered.

Follow your doctor’s orders.
Be sure to adhere to your doctor’s recommendations for medication, therapy, and overall care in regard to your injuries and any preexisting conditions, and make it a point to attend all doctor’s appointments. By doing these things, you’ll show that you have actively tried to recover and taken every step possible. This will prevent the other party’s insurance company or lawyers from being able to blame some of your injuries or disability on lack of medical care or compliance with care.

Don’t sign anything for an insurance adjustor.
Insurance adjustors may seem friendly and concerned about your well-being, but the bottom line is that they’re looking out for the best interest of their employers—the insurance company. As with any company, the goal is to save and make money, which in this case means they want to pay you as little as possible. By signing a release or statement about your accident or injuries without the consent of your New York auto accident lawyer, you may be signing away your rights and consequently diminishing your claim.

Free Consultation

If you or a loved one has been the victim of New York auto accident, call on the New York car accident attorneys of Greene & Reid toll free at (800) 886-9665 or simply complete a free consultation request form online. One of our attorneys will contact you to discuss your accident and answer your questions free of charge. Greene & Reid has successfully advocated for clients in Syracuse, Newark, and Watertown.

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