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Motor vehicle accident attorney Vehicle Accident Compensation in New York

If you are injured in a motor vehicle accidents vehicle accident that the state of New York deems serious, you may be able to file a lawsuit for compensation. Your attorney will advise you on whether your injuries meet the criteria for this.

Insurance companies are skilled in denying the severity of your losses. Insurance companies may offer settlements that aren't enough to cover your losses.

Damages

If you've been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation. The purpose of these damages is to compensate you for your losses and expenses, including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. You may also be eligible for compensation for suffering and pain. This kind of compensation can be subjective and hard to quantify. However, a skilled and experienced tort attorney can assist you in obtaining the most amount of compensation for your injuries.

For example, if you suffer an injury that results in a permanent limitation of the use of your arm or leg the compensation you receive could include reimbursement for future costs that are due to this impairment. This might include physical therapy, surgeries, equipment or prosthetics. In addition, a permanent loss of a limb, or a major disfigurement can lead to a lifetime of emotional pain and a decreased enjoyment of life. This is referred to as mental anguish.

Insurance companies often attempt to decrease the value of non-economic damages, that are intangible. Morgan & Morgan's knowledgeable tort attorneys can ensure that you receive the full value of your general damages.

Medical bills

Medical expenses can quickly pile in the event of an injury in an automobile accident. You may feel overwhelmed by the expenses particularly if you're still recovering from your injuries.

There are a variety of ways to help car accident victims pay their medical bills. In New York, every driver is required to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance that covers the victim's medical bills following an accident. PIP will also cover loss of income for up to 90 days if an accident victim is unable to work.

Medicare and health insurance might also cover medical expenses in addition to PIP. The only catch is the patient must prove the charges are directly connected to the accident. This can be accomplished by submitting receipts and invoices from the doctor.

Some hospitals and doctors will allow a victim of an accident to make a payment agreement in exchange for a lien against the victim's personal injury settlement or verdict. These liens are usually called medical liens or hospital liens. If you fail to resolve these liens within a reasonable period of time the debts could be sent to collection. Victims may also seek compensation for the expense of mileage incurred when traveling to and from medical appointments by keeping track and storing their mileage receipts.

Lost wages

Being absent from work due to a motor vehicle accidents vehicle accident can put you in a difficult financial situation. Many Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and losing just a few weeks or months of pay can be catastrophic. Fortunately, those who suffer from car accidents typically recover lost wages in their car accident lawsuits.

In most cases, lost wages are determined by calculating the amount of time an injured individual would have been able work, if not for the injury. This could include missing shifts, overtime hours or any work that is performed while in hospital. To prove that the income was lost, the plaintiff must request documents from his employer. These can be letters that confirm the time missed from work and their salary or hourly rate. Other documentation could include pay stubs and copies of the injured party's tax return for the previous year.

It is vital that the demand form be sent as soon as possible following a car crash. The person who was injured will be able to get the maximum benefit out of their claim. The evidence of the accident will be more convincing if it is immediately provided.

Pain and suffering

The physical pain and emotional stress that result from a car crash is difficult to put a price on. It is crucial to seek compensation in the event of an accident for these damages.

These are known as non-economic damages. They can be the result of suffering and pain and loss of enjoyment life Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and many more. It can take a while to fully comprehend how your injury has affected you, and these expenses aren't always as easy to quantify as medical expenses or lost wages.

The lawyer you hire can use one of two methods to determine the amount of pain and suffering damages. The most commonly used is the multiplier method in which your economic damages are calculated--which includes your future and past medical bills and any loss of income from work due to your injury, and damage to property. Then, it is multiplied by a value that ranges from 1.5 to 5. The higher the number, the more severe your injuries are thought to be.

Another method to evaluate the extent of suffering and pain is to use the basis of per diem. Lawyers can request that the jury decide on a dollar amount each day you continue to suffer. This is particularly helpful for accident victims that work outside of the home or have children to care for while they recuperate.