Hundreds of thousands of auto injuries occur every year in the United States resulting in an annual average of about 40,000 fatalities. Even relatively minor accidents can cause broken bones, burns, and other serious injuries that may cause long-term pain and disability.
If you have been in an auto accident, and you have not been adequately compensated for your personal injury, then you need to act quickly to file a claim before the statute of limitations expires. We can help you establish your case to obtain fair compensation for your losses or injuries. Our expert auto injury attorneys will help you file your case, taking into account the strict deadlines for filing no-fault insurance claims and uninsured/underinsured motorist claims.
New York Accident Law
Recoverable damages associated with automobile accidents vary from state to state. New York has a "No-Fault" law. This means that anyone who has been injured as a result of a vehicle accident is entitled to "No-Fault" insurance benefits to cover their economic losses, hospital and other medical bills, and lost wages.
The applicable insurance company is required to pay these benefits even if the injured person was partially or even totally at fault. If your injuries are fairly minor and the financial losses are clear-cut, then 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.
If you have suffered more serious injuries, such as a broken bone or disfigurement, you may file a lawsuit seeking monetary damages for pain and suffering.
Pennsylvania Accident Law
Pennsylvania vehicle accident victims and survivors may sue for damages from the operator of the other vehicle when one of the following criteria is met:
- The victim has died, or has suffered a permanent and serious disfiguring or disabling injury
- A bone was fractured, or a limb has been lost
- Medical expenses equal or exceed $2,000
- If the person responsible for the accident 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
Auto injury litigation in Pennsylvania often takes the form of a civil action against someone who is negligent. Negligence is the failure of a vehicle operator 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.
To learn more about automobile injury laws in New York and Pennsylvania, please contact one of our experienced auto injury attorneys. We offer free consultation for all types of injuries and there are no attorney fees unless you receive additional compensation.
