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Staten Island Car Accident
A recent NYPD report documents more than 10,300 NYC motor-vehicle collisions in a single recent month, 3,680 of which involved at least one injury or fatality. On Staten Island, there were 495 collisions, 161 of which resulted in an injury or fatality.
If you were involved in a serious car accident on Staten Island, you might face long-lasting pain and expensive medical bills, but don’t lose hope. A Staten Island car accident attorney with David Resnick & Associates can help.
As a car accident lawyer in Staten Island, Resnick and his team have recovered more than $150 million in compensation for their clients. We can identify the party liable for your serious injuries and help you pursue the financial compensation you need to put your life back in order. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
How a Staten Island Car Accident Lawyer Can Help
After a car crash in Staten Island, you may think you don’t need a lawyer. In reality, an accident lawyer in Staten Island could be crucial to your case. Here’s how we can help:
- Proving your injuries meet the “serious injury” threshold – Most car accidents in Staten Island fall under New York’s “no-fault law.” This means that your own car insurance policy covers the cost of your injuries and lost wages. unless you can show that your injuries meet the “serious injury” threshold or that you sustained more than $50,000 in combined medical bills and lost wages. Without showing you meet this threshold, you wouldn’t be able to make a personal injury claim against the other driver.
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- Under New York State law, serious injuries include:
- Dismemberment
- Significant disfigurement
- Bone fractures
- Permanent loss of the use of a body organ, member, function, or system
- Any injury that prevents you from performing your usual daily activities for at least 90 days during the six months after the accident
- Identifying the liable parties – There could be more than one party responsible for your injuries. For example, a mechanical defect may have contributed to the crash, in which case the vehicle’s manufacturer could be partially liable for your injuries.
- Gathering evidence to prove your claim – Police accident reports, photos from the accident scene, forensic accident investigations, eyewitness accounts, medical records, and other evidence may be necessary to prove that the at-fault party is liable for your injuries.
- Negotiating with insurance companies – Insurance companies protect their bottom line, so you need help from an experienced car accident lawyer in Staten Island to get the full compensation you deserve. Otherwise, you could be pressured into accepting a settlement that fails to account for all the losses you’ve suffered.
- Bringing your case to court – If the insurance company won’t agree to a fair settlement, we can file your claim in civil court. At David Resnick & Associates, we’re not afraid to take the fight to court. We’ll build a strong case proving your right to compensation.
Proving Negligence in a Car Accident Claim
Before you can collect any money in a Staten Island car accident, you and your attorney will need to establish that someone else was negligent, and their negligence caused your injuries.
In personal injury cases, negligence can be either intentional (such as someone deliberately driving their car into another person) or unintentional (such as a collision caused by a distracted driver). Under certain circumstances, a person can also be found negligent for their inaction.
In order to prove that the other driver or party negligently caused a car accident, you’ll need proof that supports your claim. That’s why it’s important to keep any documents related to your crash.
Evidence used in car accident cases might include:
- Medical records
- Traffic camera footage
- Police accident reports
- Photos from the accident
- Accounts from eyewitnesses
- Physical damage to the vehicles
- Forensic accident investigations
Where Car Accidents Happen in Staten Island
Given that it’s one of the busiest roads in the borough, you’re undoubtedly aware of Staten Island Expressway accidents. But collisions happen all over Staten Island, not just on the expressway. Some common locations for car accidents in Staten Island include:
- Arthur Kill Road
- Richmond Avenue
- Highway 440
- Korean War Veterans Parkway
- Bay Street
- Rockland Avenue
- Old Town Road
- Victory Boulevard
- Clove Road
- Sand Lane
- Father Capodanno Boulevard
- New Dorp Lane
- Nelson Avenue
- Hylan Boulevard
Potential Compensation in a Staten Island Car Accident Case
A successful claim for a serious injury caused by a Staten Island car accident can recover money for the losses you suffered, including:
- Your lost wages and reduced capacity to earn a living
- Your injury-related medical bills
- The cost of the future treatment you may need
- Your damaged personal property
- Your pain and suffering caused by the injuries
Contact David Resnick Today
If you’ve sustained only minor injuries and damage to your vehicle, your no-fault insurance coverage is likely enough to cover your needs. But if you’ve suffered serious injuries, speak to a lawyer right away. David Resnick & Associates have decades of experience handling personal injury cases in New York, so you’ll know you’ve got an attorney who knows how to win.
As you focus on your health, Resnick and the rest of our team can work to gather evidence, build your case, and demand full and fair compensation for your injuries. We won’t let you settle for less than you deserve. And as veteran trial lawyers, we’re not afraid to bring your case to court if necessary.
Resnick founded the firm in 1998 after working in large law firms where he saw personal attention and a focus on client communication lacking. He wanted to ensure that accident victims just like you had the aggressive legal advocacy they deserved after being hurt by someone else’s careless actions.
For your free initial consultation with a compassionate Staten Island car accident lawyer, contact us today.
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