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White Plains Car Accident Lawyer

When you arrive at our White Plains law offices, you’ll be offered a free consultation in which we’ll discuss all the aspects of your case as well as the potential outcome. Regardless of the size and scope of the accident, we will always offer you an honest opinion and quality legal advice.

If you have been involved in a car wreck in your life, you know just how important a White Plains car accident lawyer is in the ability to receive the necessary compensation for your damages. One must always anticipate the fact that an insurance carrier will either refuse your claim or fight it. If this should happen, one must consider how they will be able to carry on in life without the necessary means of income as well as possible injuries.

Our team of professional injury lawyers in White Plains has been fighting insurance companies in developing defense strategies in the New York area in terms of protecting your rights as a car accident victim. We’ll be with you from the moment your claim is filed to or awarded compensation in a positive outcome. We pride ourselves in a high success rate due to our knowledge of the law and courtroom skills throughout the state of New York.

How to Properly Report a Car Accident in New York

In White Plains, NY, it is not only the responsibility of a driver but the law to report an accident to the proper authorities especially if the accident involves an injury or fatality. Is the responsibility of the driver who was at fault to report the accident first. However, it is always a good measure to report the accident on your own as well.

If there is damage to property, it is the responsibility of the driver at all to also complete an accident damage report. This report is only necessary if your estimated amount of damage exceeds over $1000.

From the time of an accident, the driver will have 10 days to make all appropriate reports and statements. If the driver is incapacitated due to the events of an accident and unable to report the accident, there is no specific timeframe as to when the report should be made. However, to ensure order and stability in your case, it is recommended that a report as soon as the injured party can do so.

How Much Does a White Plains Car Accident Lawyer Cost?

This is due to the fact that our lawyers work on a contingency basis, meaning that all of our costs are covered by us initially. The contingency fee model allows individuals who have been injured in a car accident the ability to recuperate without the need to worry about paying for a lawyer. We’ll examine your case and inform you of the likelihood of success.

Our law firm understands how medical and other expenses add up very quickly and a lawyer may seem out of reach financially. We will provide you with honest legal advice and no upfront cost, making it an affordable option for everybody. In fact, there’ll be no fee for any service we provide until you receive an award of compensation.

Various Types of Compensation for Personal Injuries Following a Car Accident

The vast majority of personal injury compensation claims must be submitted for a loss. This compensation is commonly split between non-economic and economic categories. In some cases, punitive damages may be available to victims of the car accident where the at-fault driver acted in extreme negligence.

Economic claims that provide monetary reimbursement for various losses and expenses due to an automobile accident can include the following:

  • Medical Expenses
  • Property Damage
  • Current and Potentially Future Earnings
  • Loss of Income

Schedule a free consultation with a White Plains car accident lawyer to get compensation for your injuries.

Individuals seeking non-economic losses should be aware that those are only awarded in cases where there were serious injuries as stated in section 5102 of the State Insurance Law. Serious injuries can include:

  • Bone Fractures
  • Loss of Bodily Functions and Organs
  • Limitation of Bodily Functions and Organs
  • Physical Disfigurement
  • Loss of Limb
  • Loss of In Utero Child

As stated, in some situations it is possible to seek out punitive damages in a personal injury lawsuit. These types of damages are considered separately and are typically due to misconduct or negligence of the at-fault driver. The compensation that is awarded from this type of damage is usually multiplied as an aspect of the traditional compensation that would be received.

New York Statute of Limitations for Car Accidents

Almost every state has a specific timeframe that an individual can file a claim for compensation. Likewise, that is true in the state of New York and it is essential to consult with an attorney to ensure your claim is placed in a timely manner.

In New York, victims are expected to place a claim within one week from the time of the vehicle accident. Keep in mind that there is a statute of limitations in place and timing is critical.

New York’s statute of limitations allows a claim resulting from a car accident to be filed from the accident victim up to three years from the date of the accident. If the claim is going to be filed against a government agency, the deadline for filing is 90 days.

Essential Information to Get Following an Accident

Following an accident, there is always essential information that should be collected at the scene of the accident.

  • One of the most important elements of information to collect is the make, model, license, and year of all vehicles involved in an accident.
  • Likewise, names, addresses, telephone numbers as well as insurance policy information for all individuals from the scene of the accident should be collected.
  • Collect all information from the officers on the scene including badge numbers and names.
  • Write down the location of the incident including any streets and landmarks.

Contact a Lawyer for a Free Consultation

Keep in mind that you must file a claim for compensation as soon as possible for the best results. It is best to contact our personal injury firm in White Plains to get a complete rundown of what they can do for you and your case to ensure you get the compensation you need to move on with your life in a timely manner and recuperate all losses from the accident. There is no turning back the hands of time and getting your life back. However, a successful claim to compensation is the major key to moving ahead.

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    • We want to send a big "Thank you" from the both of us. We know you both fought for us and did a great job with our case. You did it in a timely manner and we appreciate it.

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    • I really appreciated your determination and efforts on handling my case. You have done an outstanding job, and I am very satisfied with the outcome of the settlement. Thank you so so much John.

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    • This is to express our gratitude to you and your team in helping us and Stephanie navigate through the legal process following her car accident. We are very satisfied with the outcome and grateful for your hard work and attention to details. We fell confident that with this compensation, Stephanie will be able to move forward with her studies and her life with the ability to care for some of her health needs resulting from the injuries sustained following her car accident. Thank you very much and may God continue to bless your efforts.

      Jose & Rose

    • Choosing the right attorney to represent you after an accident can make all the difference. This is no cliche. I recently experienced these words to live by first hand. After a tractor trailer rear ended me at high speed in 2017 I retained Allan Silverstein to handle my case. I quickly realized that bringing a lawsuit rapidly snowballs into a mountain of details that can make or break your results. Documents, case histories, doctor visits, bills, and lots of phone calls all need to be accurately kept track of if a successful outcome it to be attained. To complicate matters I reside in New York and the incident took place in New Jersey. Luckily, Allan was licensed in multiple states. I was fortunate to find Allan to handle this matter from the New York area. Armed with an accurate account of the facts Allan went to work on the difficult job of negotiating with the defending insurance company as well as my no fault carrier in order to obtain the best possible outcome for my set of circumstances. In a lawsuit communication is key and and events can be of a timely nature. Allan never failed to return my calls - usually the same day! He fought skillfully and respectfully to get me the best possible settlement. He is easy to deal with and a likeable down to earth guy. He always listened with compassion and respect to my issues. He guided me with objective understanding as well as a realistic analysis of the merits of my case. When we finally settled Allan got me a fair agreement beyond my expectations and negotiated with my doctors to make sure all my bills were paid. It was a great experience having Allan represent me. Quality work in any aspect of life is hard to find. Quality is what I got with Allan Silverstein. I highly recommend him if you find yourself in need of a personal injury attorney.

      Theodore