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Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accidents
What types of compensation can I receive after a car accident in New York?
What if the other driver is uninsured or underinsured?
Can I still recover damages if I was partially at fault for the accident?
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At Miller & Caggiano, LLP, you can find the support you need after your car accident. Our team of skilled litigators have helped many clients, just like you, recover after a serious injury due to a car accident. Learn how we can help you earn the full and fair compensation you need to cover medical bills, lost income, loss of earning potential and more.
We provide each client with the personal attention they deserve. Every case is unique, so our attorneys approach each car accident with a fresh perspective to determine the best course of action. We thoroughly investigate your case to understand the incident and identify the parties responsible. We will work with skilled medical experts to help establish the extent of your injuries that you received, so that you can obtain the full amount of compensation necessary to be made whole for the harm you suffered.
Have you been in a car accident in New York? Our experienced lawyers at Miller & Caggiano, LLP, offer some answers to some common concerns clients have:
It varies according to the unique circumstances of your claim, but you can generally recover both your economic losses (financial damages that are easily quantified, such as lost wages and medical expenses) and noneconomic losses (subjective damages, such as pain and suffering).
Our car accident attorneys at Miller & Caggiano, LLP, can help you calculate the true value of your claim and negotiate for the maximum possible.
It may be harder to recover compensation for your injuries and losses after a car accident if an at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured. However, you may still be able to recover compensation through your uninsured motorist (UM) or underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage. You can file a claim through your insurance provider to recover damages for your medical bills and other financial losses just as you would with the other party’s insurer, if they had one.
If your UM or UMI coverage does not fully cover your losses, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit directly against the other driver for additional compensation. Our attorneys at Miller & Caggiano, LLP, can help you review your legal options and pursue appropriate damages.
Yes. New York follows a pure comparative negligence system. Pure comparative negligence means that you can still seek damages after a car accident if you are partially at fault, such as speeding, driving at night without lights or distracted driving. You have the right to seek compensation even if you were 99% at fault for the accident.
However, your percentage of fault can impact your car accident claim. The amount of compensation you can recover for medical bills, property damages and other losses may be reduced by the percentage of fault attributed to you. For example, if you were 40% at fault for an accident, you may only be entitled to recover 60% of your damages. This is why it is vital to have an attorney protect you from having liability unfairly assigned your way.
Our team of experienced New York car accident attorneys can help you recover maximum damages for your injuries and losses.
If you were hurt in a car accident, let our legal team help you hold the reckless or negligent party accountable for their actions. For legal representation who will fight to maximize the compensation you receive for your injuries, call us at 866-26-FIGHT or email us here to schedule your initial consultation today.