Recovery Options For Crash Victims
In the city that never sleeps, car and truck accidents happen at all hours of the day. While these accidents only take a split second, a crash can leave you with long-term health concerns. These serious injuries can impair your ability to work while your bills continue to mount.
At Palillo Law, we understand the personal and financial challenges accident victims face. Our lawyers have more than 40 combined years of experience helping car, truck, motorcycle and bike crash victims recover compensation. No two claims are alike, so we tailor our services to meet your needs. Let us help you get your life and finances back in order.
No-Fault Insurance Limits For Pursuing Compensation
New York enacted the no-fault law to allow car accident victims to quickly recover compensation for economic losses without needing to engage in lengthy litigation to determine fault. Under the state’s no-fault law, you pursue compensation for accident-related expenses, such as medical costs and property damage, from your own insurer, even if the other driver was at fault. If you suffered a serious injury in the crash, you can file an injury claim against the at-fault party to pursue additional damages.
Although the no-fault claim process was meant to be simpler for accident victims, insurance companies often put up a fight. Your insurer may deny your claim or attempt to settle for far less than the true cost of your injury. Get the upper hand by working with a skilled injury attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions About Car And Truck Accidents
Whether you were in a car crash while you were driving or someone else was behind the wheel, such as in a rideshare, the next legal steps will be confusing. You are allowed to have uncertainty. In fact, we encourage you to be open and honest with yourself and us about your concerns and questions. We will find you the answers you need, but if you’re not sure where to start, below are answers to a few questions we get most frequently.
When should you get a lawyer for a car accident in New York?
You can contact a lawyer at any point after an accident to help you get compensation, but the earlier you do it in the process, the better off you are. As your car accident attorneys, we have experience with every aspect of the legal procedure and practical medical process. We have contacts in hospitals, courtrooms and police departments that will help you move forward.
What we do as attorneys is take on the burden of the bills and frustrations that will mount as you pursue getting healthy again.
Should I call lawyer or insurance first after a car accident?
When you call the insurance company before you speak with an attorney, the insurance company is going to ask you many questions. They will hope to get as much information as possible, and then they will use that information given in good faith to minimize your claim.
However, by calling an attorney first, you can go into that call with your insurance company with a plan. You can understand everyone’s motives and choices. You can make the right decision and give just the right amount of information.
How long does a car accident lawsuit take in NY?
A car accident lawsuit takes time. It can take a months or years depending on the level of resistance to your claim the insurance company puts up. We understand how that sounds, and we can empathize with being wary of a long, drawn out process. But, accepting an early settlement is leaving money on the table. You deserve every cent of compensation for the pain and suffering you’ve endured, and we are committed to getting that for you.
Protecting Your Well-Being And Financial Health
When your financial health and well-being are at stake, our attorneys can help you regain control. While adequate financial compensation for your injuries cannot change the outcome of the accident, it can reduce your stress and allow you to move forward in comfort.
To start your recovery journey with a firm that treats you like family, schedule a free consultation at our offices in Tribeca. Call 917-920-6601 or reach us online. Read about our past settlements and verdicts to hear how we have helped other clients.