Babylon Car Accident Lawyer
If you were in a car accident, the consequences can seem devastating. But when another driver caused your injuries, the fight to get compensation for those injuries can add to your burden. A Babylon car accident lawyer could fight for your rights if you were in a car accident.
The process of getting compensation for your damages and injuries can seem lengthy and complicated. Where do you even start? There may be other parties involved, in addition to the other party’s insurance companies and their lawyers. You do not have to fight this battle alone. Let the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
Why a Lawyer Can Help You With Your Claim
You may wonder why it would be worth your time and money to get a lawyer for your car accident. The simple answer is because you deserve it. You deserve to have someone fight to recover your compensation. A lawyer can help at no cost to you unless you get compensation.
According to New York’s Civil Practice Law & Rules (CVP) §214, you have up to three years to file a claim for your car accident in New York. But do not wait to schedule a consultation with our team. Evidence is needed to support your claim, and a lawyer can help you gather this evidence for you. The sooner you contact a lawyer, the sooner they can get started fighting for fair compensation.
When you receive a consultation from the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP you do not pay anything unless you get paid first. This means we do not get paid unless you do. Hiring a car accident lawyer can save you the time you would have spent trying to get compensation on your own. Letus help you. Call for your free consultation at (516) 358-6900.
We Will Determine How Your Car Accident Occurred
A variety of different circumstances can cause car accidents. Many factors could play a part in yours. Many car accidents are due to human error and could have been prevented.
Yours may have been due to:
Distracted Driving
Distracted driving can easily cause a severe car accident. Cell phone use is a common cause of distracted driving, for instance. Anything that takes your focus off the road can cause damage. Children in the backseat, other car accidents, or other passengers can also be distractions for a driver.
Drunk Driving
Drunk driving is hazardous. Alcohol not only reduces inhibition but reaction times (should there be any sudden stops or obstacles in the road). Drunk driving is the cause of many serious car accidents that result in injury. A Babylon car accident lawyer can explore this option when you retain their representation.
Speeding
Speeding is the cause of many car accidents. Driving too fast can cause damage to you and others around you. You have less reaction time should someone pull out in front of you. Speeding also makes car accidents much more severe by increasing the amount of force inflicted upon impact.
Failure to Stop or Yield
Failing to stop at stop signs or red lights can result in a car accident. Other drivers on the road expect people to follow the rules and regulations of the road. When someone fails to do so, there can be severe, if not fatal, collisions.
Poor Vehicle Maintenance
If your vehicle is not maintained correctly, it can put other people on the road at risk. Poor brakes, no brake lights, or old tires are examples of how a lack of vehicle maintenance can cause car accidents.
Car Accident Injuries Which You May Be Suffering From
In New York, an average of 561 people is hospitalized due to car accidents each year, according to the New York State Department of Health. Injuries people sustain due to car accidents are:
- Brain injuries
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Burns
- Torn ligaments
- Severe bruising
- Amputations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Back injuries
Each one of these injuries could require medical treatment, which can be extremely costly and time-consuming. The medical bills can add up very quickly, but they should not be your burden to bear. A car accident lawyer can help you fight for compensation for the medical bills you acquire. Call the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP today (516) 358-6900. To get your claim reviewed at no cost to you.
Compensation You Could Receive After a Babylon Car Accident
Each situation after a car accident is different, which means each person’s potentially recoverable compensation is different. No two claims are the same. A lawyer can help determine what compensation you could be entitled to. We can help you fight for the compensation you deserve, based on your specific car accident.
Some examples of compensation that could be available to you are:
- Medical bills
- Loss of income
- Vehicle repairs
- Vehicle replacement
- Reduced income
- Future physical therapy or rehabilitation
- Pain and suffering
We can help you determine what financial burdens the car accident has put on you. We can then fight for fair damages for your situation.
Let Us Help You Pursue Justice for Your Accident Related-Losses
Hiring a Babylon car accident lawyer to help you fight for a successful outcome can allow you to focus on recovery. We can help you fight to recover compensation by being an advocate to you. We can assist in your claim by being the primary source of contact between you and the other parties, along with their insurance companies. Your lawyer can save you time by reaching out to insurance companies and other lawyers involved in the case, as well.
You will not have to worry about what you say or do that could harm your claim. The Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP will be there for you to guide the way. Your car accident should not be your burden to bear alone. Let us take some of that weight off your shoulders. Call (516) 358-6900 to get started.
