New York Car Accident Lawyer
For a variety of reasons, including a significant increase in distracted driving, the injury and fatality rates from motor vehicle accidents in New York are continuing to rise. Therefore, it’s crucial to know your rights and the steps to take if you are injured in a car accident. At Lever & Ecker, we understand how serious New York car accidents can be and how they can devastate victims’ lives. If you or a loved one were injured in a car accident, reach out to our New York personal injury lawyers today for a free case evaluation.
Table of Contents
- A New York Accident Law Firm With Over 70 Years of Combined Experience
- Do You Have a Car Accident Case?
- Compensation for New York Car Accident Victims
- How Can a New York Car Accident Lawyer at Lever & Ecker Help You?
- How Long Do You Have to Sue After a Car Accident in New York?
- Contact Our New York Car Accident Law Firm for a Free Case Evaluation
- New York Car Accident FAQs
A New York Accident Law Firm With Over 70 Years of Combined Experience
At Lever & Ecker, we treat every case as the most important thing in our office. Our attorneys are motivated by helping injured people and making a difference in their lives, and we work tirelessly to take as much weight off our clients’ shoulders as possible while they can focus on healing. We’ve recovered millions of dollars in case results for car accident victims across New York, including:
Meet Our New York Car Accident Attorneys
Do You Have a Car Accident Case?
Car accidents are a daily occurrence in New York. In the first nine months of 2024, traffic violence killed nearly 200 people in New York City and seriously injured over 2,000 others. The severity of the collisions often depends on the types of impacts, such as rear-end collisions, head-on collisions, T-bones, and sideswipe accidents. At Lever & Ecker, our attorneys have handled countless car accident cases of all types and are ready to pursue full and fair compensation on your behalf.
Compensation for New York Car Accident Victims
In New York, you may be entitled to economic and non-economic damages after an accident. Economic damages cover quantifiable financial losses, such as medical bills, lost income, and property damage. Non-economic damages cover losses that are more difficult to quantify, such as pain, suffering, and emotional distress. The compensation after a car accident depends heavily on the severity of your injuries and the impact of those injuries on your life.
No-Fault/Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
New York is a no-fault state, meaning that after a car accident, all parties must file a claim through their own no-fault coverage, also referred to as personal injury protection (PIP), regardless of who was at fault for the crash. No-fault provides reimbursement for reasonable and necessary medical expenses and a percentage of lost wages. The mandatory minimum no-fault insurance amount is $50,000, although people sometimes purchase additional (so-called APIP) coverage.
Fault-Based Personal Injury Lawsuit
In addition to a no-fault insurance claim, you may be able to pursue a car accident personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party or parties.. Under New York law, you can sue an at-fault driver if you suffered “serious injuries” as defined by New York’s Insurance Law. In addition to economic damages, a personal injury lawsuit also allows you to recover non-economic damages like pain and suffering.
How Can a New York Car Accident Lawyer at Lever & Ecker Help You?
After being involved in a car accident, you may feel overwhelmed by the process of filing insurance claims or a lawsuit. The New York car accident lawyers at Lever & Ecker are ready to help you every step of the way. Our attorneys have the resources and experience to build the strongest possible case and will work to maximize the compensation to which you are entitled for your injuries.
Collect Evidence
We will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of your accident to gather relevant evidence, such as police reports, photographs and videos of the scene, medical records, and witness statements.
Determine Liable Parties
Multiple parties could be liable in a car accident, including other drivers, trucking companies, motorcyclists, bicyclists, pedestrians, vehicle manufacturers, and more. In short, you can file a personal injury lawsuit against anyone who caused or contributed to the accident.
File Insurance Claims
File a Lawsuit Against Negligent Parties
Negotiate a Settlement
Our attorneys will diligently pursue your case, prepared at all times to proceed to trial. At the right time, we will attempt to negotiate the settlement of your case with the at-fault party’s insurer. But, if the insurance company refuses to come to the table with an offer that properly compensates you for your injuries, we will not hesitate to take your case to trial.
How Long Do You Have to Sue After a Car Accident in New York?
The New York personal injury statute of limitations typically gives accident victims three years from the date of their injury to file a lawsuit. This three-year deadline generally applies to all types of motor vehicle accidents, such as car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, and more. However, in some instances the deadline to file a claim is far shorter than three years, such as in cases involving municipalities and the State of New York, as well as matters involving wrongful death. Our experienced attorneys will determine the correct deadlines in your case and timely file your lawsuit.
Contact Our New York Car Accident Law Firm for a Free Case Evaluation
At Lever & Ecker, our award-winning New York car accident lawyers take a hands-on approach to every client’s matter, guiding them through each step of the legal process. We provide our clients with top-tier legal representation and an open line of communication throughout their cases, using our deep expertise and extensive resources to protect their legal rights.
With offices in White Plains, the Bronx, and Queens, we help injured clients throughout New York State, including all five boroughs of New York City, all of Westchester County, and the surrounding counties. If you can’t come to us, we’ll come to you. Our attorneys make home and hospital visits. If you’ve been injured in a car accident in New York, contact us online or call (914) 288-9191 or (718) 933-3632 to schedule a free consultation.
New York Car Accident FAQs
What Should I Expect in My Car Accident Case Evaluation at Lever & Ecker?
Do I Have To Speak to the Other Driver’s Insurance Company?
No, you are not required to speak to the other driver’s insurance company after a car accident. After a crash, avoid speaking with anyone else’s insurer, especially before seeking legal counsel. To protect their bottom lines, insurance adjusters will likely take your statements out of context and use them against you. Their goal is to pay you as little as possible for your injuries and other losses. This is yet another reason to retain an attorney as soon as reasonably possible after an accident.
Can I Sue If I Was Injured as a Passenger in a New York Car Accident?
After a car accident in New York, injured passengers may pursue compensation in the same way as drivers. Depending on the drivers and vehicles involved, injured passengers are entitled to applicable no-fault coverage for medical expenses and lost wages, and are also entitled to pursue a personal injury lawsuit if they were seriously injured.
Can I Get Compensation if the Other Driver Is Uninsured?
If you were involved in an accident with an uninsured driver, you can recover damages through available personal injury protection (PIP) or uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. You may also seek compensation from liable third parties.
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