Peekskill Car Accident Lawyer

Car accidents can have a devastating impact on victims’ lives, from serious injuries to lost income to extensive property damage. If you were seriously injured in a car accident in Peekskill, New York, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries and other losses from anyone who caused or contributed to your accident. At Lever & Ecker, our Peekskill car accident lawyers will thoroughly investigate your accident and its cause to determine who to hold accountable for your injuries and other losses.

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What We Can Do for Car Accident Victims in Peekskill, New York
Compensation for Injured Car Accident Victims in Peekskill
Car Accidents Are All Too Common in Peekskill
How Long Do You Have to File a Car Accident Lawsuit in Peekskill?
Do Not Wait To Hold The Negligent Driver Accountable for Your Injuries
What Is Involved With a Free Case Review of Your Car Accident?

What We Can Do for Car Accident Victims in Peekskill, New York

At Lever & Ecker, we know insurance companies do not play fair. That’s why our car accident lawyers work to level the playing field and advocate for our clients’ best interests. Our attorneys work tirelessly to provide our clients with the resources they need to make the right legal decisions and get the right care after an accident, and we always keep clients updated on the status of their cases throughout the legal process.

Car accidents, unfortunately, are a daily occurrence in Peekskill, and serious accidents may leave you with mounting medical bills, an inability to work, and a great deal of pain and suffering. Our attorneys can pursue the compensation you deserve in order to heal and rebuild your life. We treat our clients like family, not numbers—and it shows in their glowing testimonials praising the high quality of our services.

Client Spotlight: A Father T-Boned on the Way to Pick Up His Kids

Client Testimonial

One of my friends referred me to Lever & Ecker. From the beginning, they made me feel comfortable and assured me they would take care of me. I felt like they took my case seriously. I definitely recommend them; they have a great team that is always there to answer any questions or concerns, which was very helpful.

Compensation Recovered for Car Accident Victims

Over the years, we have recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for New York car accident victims who experienced life-changing injuries. Some of our most signficant car accident case results include:

12 million

for a client that was struck as a pedestrian by a bus.

$1.25 million

for a client whose lower back was injured in a rear-end auto accident.

$1 million

for a client who suffered serious leg injuries requiring multiple surgeries after a head-on motor vehicle collision caused by a driver who crossed the double yellow line on a busy roadway.

$825,000

for a client whose pre-existing neck injuries were aggravated in a significant rear-end auto collision, requiring surgery.

Compensation for Injured Car Accident Victims in Peekskill

After a car accident in New York, all parties must file a claim through available no-fault coverage, also known as personal injury protection (PIP) insurance, to receive payment of medical expenses and certain lost wages—regardless of who caused the accident. This is because New York is a no-fault insurance state. However, if they meet the serious injury threshold under New York’s Insurance Law, car accident victims may also file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver or drivers.

While no-fault coverage will reimburse you for medical expenses and limited lost income/wages (up to the limits of your no-fault policy), a successful car accident lawsuit will provide recovery for damages for other losses, such as past and future pain and suffering and lost income. If you’ve been seriously injured in a Peekskill car accident, Lever & Ecker will fight for your right to compensation. You may be entitled to recover compensation for:

Pain and suffering, including surgeries, presently and in the future
Medical bills
Property damage
Lost wages and reduced future earning capacity
Loss of enjoyment of life
Disability
Emotional distress

What if You Were Partially at Fault for the Accident?

New York operates under a comparative negligence system, meaning that even people who were partially at fault for accidents may recover damages. However, the compensation you can recover if you were partially at fault will be reduced proportionately to your share of responsibility for the accident. For example, if you were 30 percent at fault for an accident, your total award would be reduced by 30 percent.

Car Accidents Are All Too Common in Peekskill

Speeding, reckless driving and distracted driving are growing concerns in Peekskill, and residents are fed up with the lack of traffic safety in the area. Car accident injury and death numbers have continued to grow in Peekskill and the surrounding areas in recent years. At Lever & Ecker, our attorneys know the Peekskill area, the common places where accidents occur, and their typical causes. Some of the most common causes of car accidents due to human error we’ve seen in Peekskill include:

Traffic infractions
Distracted driving
Drunk driving
Fatigued driving
Vehicle manufacturing defects
Road conditions

How Long Do You Have to File a Car Accident Lawsuit in Peekskill?

The New York personal injury statute of limitations normally gives injury victims three years from the date of their injury to file a lawsuit (although this deadline is far shorter than that in certain circumstances, including those involving municipal entities and the State of New York). If the applicable deadline is missed, you will forever lose your right to pursue your claim in court for compensation. Our attorneys can determine the correct deadline governing your case so you don’t miss the deadline and lose your right to sue.

Do Not Wait To Hold The Negligent Driver Accountable for Your Injuries

At Lever & Ecker, PLLC, our award-winning Peekskill personal injury lawyers take a hands-on approach to every client’s matter, guiding them through each step of the legal process. If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a car accident in Peekskill, we are ready to stand by you and pursue deserved compensation for your injuries and other losses. With over 70 years of combined experience and a 99 percent success rate, our attorneys always work in the best interests of our clients and are prepared to go to court should a trial become necessary.

With offices in White Plains and the Bronx, Lever & Ecker represents injured clients throughout New York State, including Peekskill, all of Westchester County and the surrounding counties, and all five boroughs of New York City. We make home and hospital visits, so if you cannot come to us, we can come to you. Our attorneys strive to make a difference, providing top-tier legal representation and an open line of communication to every client. If you were injured in a Peekskill car accident, call (914) 288-9191 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.