New York Auto Accident Attorneys

Auto accidents are the most common type of personal injury. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Commission, someone in the United States is involved in a car accident every 10 seconds.In New York, according to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, more than 250,000 people suffered various personal injuries as a result of car accidents and 1,493 people were killed in 2004.

The Most Common Causes Of Auto Accidents Are:

• Negligence.

• Speeding.
• Poor weather conditions.
• Drunk driving.
• Improper lane changing and lack if signaling.
• Defects in the automobile.

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Typical Injuries Caused by Auto Accidents

Injuries from car accidents range from minor bumps and bruises, to traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. It’s important that you seek medical attention and report any accident no matter how insignificant it may seem to you at the time.

Who Is Likely to Have an Auto Accident?

Due to the sheer number of auto accidents each year, it’s very likely that most people reading this today will be involved in an automobile accident sometime during their lifetimes.

We’re Here to Help

At Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C. our goal is to make sure that the responsible party is held accountable and that you get the compensation you deserve. So in the following paragraphs, we’ve provided you with some important information should you ever be involved in an automobile accident.

Statute of Limitations for Filing an Auto Accident Claim

New York has strict time limitations when an auto accident victim can recover for any personal injuries. If you do not file your claim within the applicable time period, you may permanently lose your opportunity to bring a claim. Therefore, it is important that you contact an experienced New York auto accident attorney immediately.

What To Do If You Or A Loved One Has Been Involved In A Car Accident.

You should gather as much basic information as possible immediately following an auto accident. As time passes, memories fade. If you put all of the information down on paper when it’s fresh in your mind, you’ll be a lot better off when it comes time to settle or to try your case.

The Following Are Some Questions To Keep In Mind If An Auto Accident Occurs

• Was anyone injured?
• Who?
• How were they injured?
• Who were the drivers of the vehicles?

• Did all the drivers have driver’s licenses?
• What are the license numbers and addresses of all of the drivers involved?
• What is the name and policy number of the driver’s insurance company?
• Did any of the drivers appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
• Who appeared under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
• Why did they appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs?

• Did anyone else observe the same thing?
• Were any passengers and/or pedestrians involved? (Get their names and addresses.)
• Were there any witnesses? (Get names, addresses and telephone numbers.)
• In what direction were the vehicles traveling just prior to accident?
• Did anyone accept responsibility for the accident, saying, “It was my fault…I was speeding…not paying   attention…not wearing my glasses…my coffee had just spilled…, etc.”? (If so, write it down.)

You Need an Experienced New York Auto Accident Attorney

The attorneys at Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C. have been helping people just like you recover money for damages for years. We have the knowledge, experience and resources to aggressively pursue your case and help you get the outcome you deserve.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of an injury due to an auto accident, you need knowledgeable and experienced New York auto accident attorneys on your side. The attorneys at Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C. have been winning cases involving people just like you for years. Now we’d like to hear your story.

Here’s how to reach us:

–For fastest service, call: 1-800-LAW-9997, or
–Fill out a New York Personal Injury Case Consultation form
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We’re eager to hear your story, answer your questions and lay out all of your available options. All at no risk and no cost to you. That’s right. Our consultations are completely FREE. So call us now at 1-800-LAW-9997.

We handle personal injury cases in New York and New Jersey.