Auto Accident Lawyers
Syracuse, Binghamton, Watertown,NY
Montrose PA
With 2.6 million miles of paved roads in the United States, congested with millions of cars and trucks, auto accidents are bound to happen. When an accident happens, and you are not adequately compensated for your personal injury, you need to act quickly to file a claim before the statute of limitations expires.
The Stanley Law Offices of Syracuse, Binghamton, and Watertown can help you establish your case to obtain fair compensation for you losses or injuries. Our expert litigators will help you file your case, taking into account the strict deadlines for filing no-fault insurance claims and uninsured/underinsured motorist claims.
Accident Statistics
Each year there are hundreds of thousands of auto accidents in the United States, with an annual average of about 40,000 fatalities. Any accident can cause broken bones, burns, and other serious injuries. Even minor fender benders can result in debilitating back or neck injury.
In 2006:
- 41% of all fatalities were alcohol related
- The number of people injured in alcohol related crashes increased
- 55% of passenger vehicle fatality victims were not wearing their seat-belts
- Passenger cars have a higher mortality rate than light trucks and SUVs
Pennsylvania Law
Recoverable damages associated with automobile accident vary from state to state. Pennsylvania vehicle accident victims and survivors may sue for damages from the operator of the other car when one of the following is met:
- The victim has died.
- The victim has suffered a permanent and serious disfiguring injury.
- A bone is fractured.
- A limb has been lost.
- Medical expenses equal or exceed $2,000
- If the person responsible for your injuries does not have insurance coverage or their coverage does not sufficiently provide for your damages, you may be entitled to collect un-insurance or under-insurance.
Many automobile accident litigations in Pennsylvania are civil actions against someone who is negligent. By law, negligence is the failure of a vehicle operated to exercise due care which resulted in an accident, injury, or death. If the accident was caused by a vehicle defect, you may also be entitled to receive punitive damages from the manufacturer.
New York Law
Under New York's “No-Fault law,” there are two ways to receive compensation if you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident. First, anyone who has been injured as a result of a vehicle accident is entitled to "No-Fault" insurance benefits to cover economic losses, hospital and medical bills, and lost wages.
The appropriate insurance company must pay these benefits even if the injured person was partially or even totally at fault. If the injuries are simple to diagnose and the financial losses clear-cut to calculate, the hospital or doctor’s office where you sought treatment will bill the insurance company directly, and you will be reimbursed for any expenses incurred as a result of the accident. Second, those who have unfortunately suffered more serious injuries, such as a broken bone or disfigurement, may file a lawsuit seeking money damages for pain and suffering.
To learn more about automobile accident laws in NY and PA, please contact one of our experienced auto accident attorneys. We offer free consultation for all types of injuries and there are no attorney fees unless you receive additional compensation.
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