Car Accidents

NYC and Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyer 

Rozhik Law Firm – Car Accident Law Firm Handling All Vehicular Injury Cases in New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island

As a resident of New York, you may have at some point encountered a car accident. You have either witnessed one yourself or was a victim of an accident at a previous time in the past. According to the Department of Health, the following statistics give us an idea of how common a vehicular injury and mishap occur:

-On average there are 1,098 deaths each year because of an unintentional motor vehicle or traffic related injuries.

-Out of every 100,000 New York residents, 5.6 are killed due to vehicular accidents. 

-Rates are particularly high with individuals over the age of 65 as well as those between the ages of 20-24. 

-Each year there are 12,093 hospitalizations which comes out to 61.5 New Yorkers hospitalized for every 100,000 New Yorkers.

-On average there were 136,912 emergency department visits because of car accidents. That means 697 New Yorkers out of 100,000 required an emergency room visit.

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These figures are staggering. It is crucial that if you are ever a victim of a motor vehicle accident, you should consult with a NYC Car Accident Lawyer. Our Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyers are also ready to serve the Kings County area. When we discuss motor vehicle accidents we refer to matters dealing with cars, trucks, motorcycles, and rideshares such as Uber or Lyft.

There are several aspects to an injury that an experienced and licensed attorney can give you insight on from legal representation and court action to medical care and insurance claims. Your interests must be protected. Any damages due to you must be handled quickly and efficiently.

According to the DMV, New York typically sees over 300,000 car accidents per year. You may be one of those individuals who has had to deal with this unsurmountable figure. Act fast and contact an NY Accident Lawyer today. You can reach us at 917-567-1963 with any questions. We offer consultations and are able to review a case within 24 hours to let you know if you stand a chance in being compensated for your damages.

The Importance of No-Fault Insurance 

New York State follows a no-fault insurance system. What this means is a victim of a vehicular accident must look toward their own insurance company to recover any damages that are due to them. A fault-system is just the opposite – a victim must look at the at-fault party and their insurance provider to recover damages.

 There are some significant benefits with a no-fault system. The first is you can recover the monetary damages due to you regardless of whose fault the car accident was. Whether you committed the fender bender or someone else is irrelevant. This particular system allows you to still be compensated. In addition to that, you are able to receive your monetary damages significantly faster. The burden is lower within the local courts.

Our law firm can discuss the no-fault system in more detail with you during your initial conversation and consultation with us. We take great pride in knowing our clients are given nothing but transparency, knowledge, and comfort when they step through our office doors. We do not simply make you sign a retainer and keep you in the dark. Our goal, besides helping you with your claim and recovering all damages, is to keep you involved with your matter every step of the way. We want you knowing you have a law firm working diligently for you.

No Fault Insurance Law has requirements you should be aware as far as coverage is concerned. For what’s called PIP which is Personal Injury Protection, the driver must carry at a minimum of $50,000 in coverage. This amount is there to cover the expenses in the event of a vehicular accident. If you have a passenger in the car with you and they are victims of an injury, your Personal Injury Protection insurance will provide them coverage of up to $50,000. This is not limited to just one passenger but several. What exact damages can be covered? Lost wages, medical expenses, and other related expenses. 

The Simplest Way To Increase Your Chances of a Car Accident Claim

Insurance claims and personal injury isn’t exactly the easiest of areas of law to navigate through for someone who is trying to avoid legal representation. You have to remember – many attorneys, including our law firm, work on contingency when it comes to claims being pursued for car accidents. 

You may not be fully aware of all the various nuances and details involved when it comes to your rights in a no-fault case. Let our law firm do the heavy lifting and take on your case. Our team of experienced attorneys will do the following:

-File all of the necessary legal documents with your local court

-Be in contact with the insurance company and keep you updated on your matter

-Negotiate with the insurance company

-Make all of the necessary preparations, including witness prep, in the event that the case has to go to trial

-Collect all necessary evidence from witness affidavits to medical records

The Rozhik Law Firm works fast, efficiently, and diligently. Our modus operandi is focused on detailed preparation, aggressive negotiations with insurance companies, and a knack in going into settlement first before having to tackle a long and extended legal battle. Many clients generally prefer to settle a case as quickly as possible. The reasons are obvious – you get the money that is entitled to you faster, you avoid months and sometimes years of court battles, and you acquire closure sooner rather than later.

If you have been a victim of a car accident, whether you were the driver or passenger, let our law firm examine your case and see what we can to find you a resolution as quickly possible. We represent clients in all of New York City including Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, and Brooklyn.

Also, be aware our law firm provides representation for various types of injury cases including nursing home neglect, slip and fall accidents, and wrongful death matters.