A New York auto accident attorney helps traffic accident victims get compensation for injuries sustained in a New York car crash. New York is a relatively safe state for travel, with 7.42 traffic fatalities per 100,000 people. That's half the national rate of 14.66 fatalities per 100,000 Americans. But even pedestrian-oriented New York streets aren't safe -- more than a quarter of New York State's traffic fatalities in 2005 were fatalities of people on foot. New York auto and pedestrian accident injuries can be quite serious -- head and brain damage, spinal injuries, multiple fractures, burns and even amputations. A New York auto accident attorney helps victims hold a negligent driver responsible for these serious injuries, which can include medical bills, missed work, pain and suffering, wrongful death and other damages.

Why Hire a New York Auto Accident Attorney?

New York is a no-fault state, meaning victims are entitled to payment of the economic costs the accident caused, regardless of fault. However, many insurance companies know New Yorkers only have 30 days to file forms claiming those payments, and intentionally slow down the process in a cynical attempt to lower their costs. This is one reason why you might need a New York auto accident attorney -- to help negotiate with the bureaucracies at insurance companies and the state. However, you will also probably need to speak with a New York auto accident attorney if you were hit by an uninsured or hit-and-run driver; have a very serious injury; or are having your claim illegall y denied by an insurance company. In these cases, a New York auto accident attorney may be able to get you additional damages for pain and suffering, punitive damages for insurance bad faith or other sums in addition to compensation for your injuries. A good New York auto insurance attorney will help guide you through the specifics of your case.

When to Hire A New York Auto Accident Attorney

Because New York's statute of limitations to claim economic damages from an accident are so short, it's important to speak with a New York auto accident attorney as soon as possible after an accident. Bring all the paperwork you have related to the accident to the New York auto accident attorney's office. If possible, bring names of witnesses or photos of the accident to the attention of the New York auto accident attorney. The more information you give a New York auto accident attorney, the better he or she can represent you. To find a New York auto accident attorney today, you can use LegalView's free, confidential online lawyer referral service.

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