Garden City Car Accident Lawyer

If you have been injured in a car accident in Garden City, you may be dealing with painful injuries, medical expenses, lost income, and uncertainty about what comes next. New York’s no-fault insurance system may apply after a crash, but in some situations, injured people may also have options for pursuing compensation from an at-fault party.  Our Garden City personal injury lawyers at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. are here to explain your options, answer your questions, and guide you through the next steps. We take the time to understand what happened, how you were injured, and what concerns are affecting your recovery. Call today for a free consultation. 

How Our Garden City Car Accident Lawyers Support You

After a car accident, you deserve clear answers and steady guidance. Our lawyers at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., take on the legal burden, so you know what is happening and what comes next:

• Keep you updated on your case: We provide clear updates, explain important developments, and remain available when questions arise.
• Identify liable parties: We look beyond the other driver when needed and determine whether a vehicle owner, employer, maintenance company, government entity, or another party shares responsibility.
• Communicate with all parties on your behalf: We speak with the insurance companies, opposing lawyers, medical billing departments, and other involved parties so you do not have to manage those conversations alone.
• Gather evidence: We collect police reports, medical records, witness statements, photos, video footage, and other proof that supports your claim.
• Determine a value for your case: We evaluate your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, future care needs, and other damages before advising you on any settlement offer.
• Advocate fiercely on your behalf: We work to protect your interests and pursue the best possible case result based on the facts of your claim. 

Our goal is to give you the guidance, protection, and clarity you need while our injury attorneys pursue the monetary recovery available under New York law.

For a free legal consultation with a Car Accident lawyer serving Garden City, call (516) 932-0400

Our Team Will Review the Evidence You Already Have and Find More

In a car accident, you will have access to your personal injury protection (PIP) policy to cover a portion of your medical bills and lost income. If you suffer a serious injury that meets the state’s no-fault threshold, though, you could file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. When you call our law firm, a team member will ask about some items you may already have in your possession or whether you know if certain forms of evidence might exist. These items are typically part of the initial fact-finding/investigation process. For example, when you call, we would like to discuss with you whether you have or know of the existence of the following:

• Police report: Created by the officer dispatched to the accident scene from the Garden City Police Dept., you can usually obtain a copy of the accident report from the police station.
• Photos and videos: If your injuries permit and it is safe for you to do so you could collect pictures and video of the accident scene, your vehicle, and your injuries, or note the location of cameras in the area that may have captured the collision.
• Driver’s license and license plate: We will ask for this information from you and any involved parties present at the scene.
• Insurance information: We will also ask about your auto insurance coverage and that of the other involved parties.

When you work with our legal team, we gather and review available evidence to understand how the accident happened and who may be responsible. Because some evidence can become harder to obtain over time, taking action early gives our team the opportunity to preserve important information and begin building your claim.  As part of our investigation, we gather and review evidence such as:

• Police reports
• Surveillance footage
• Available dash cam footage
• Eyewitness statements
• Medical records
• Photos and videos from the accident scene

When appropriate, we also work with accident reconstruction professionals, medical experts, vocational rehabilitation specialists, economists, and life care planners to better understand how the collision occurred and the impact of your injuries.

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Your Garden City Car Accident Lawyer Will Investigate Who Is Liable

One of the main legal services your injury lawyer in Nassau County will provide is determining who might be liable for your car accident. While people understand that the at-fault party can be held liable, other parties who might not have been present at the scene may also have contributed to, or even have legal liability for the collision, without directly contributing to the happening of the accident.  Examples of other potentially liable parties include:

• The at-fault driver’s employer, if they were working at the time of the accident, also known as vicarious liability
• The company that owns and maintains the at-fault driver’s vehicle
• The maintenance worker who last worked on the vehicle, if it malfunctioned
• The manufacturing company of the vehicle part or vehicle that malfunctioned
• The local government responsible for maintaining road conditions
• A construction company responsible for work sites on the road

For example, if you were injured in the crash because your airbag didn’t deploy, the airbag manufacturer may be liable. Not sure if your case involves parties besides the other driver who was present at the scene? Call Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., for a free case evaluation. If you have the police report already with you, we will review it and discuss it with you to determine whether other parties might have contributed to the cause of the accident. As may be called for, we will investigate your accident to gain insight into who else might be a liable party.

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Look at the Police Accident Report to Determine Key Information

The police report will be a key piece of information, as it will contain the date that the accident took place and whether you reported your injuries at the scene or were taken to NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island if you were not conscious, connecting the collision with your injuries. The report will contain other very important details of what the responding officer learned at the accident scene, such as:

• Points of impact of the vehicles involved
• Their respective pre-impact directions of travel
• Statements of the drivers and eyewitnesses
• Whether citations were issued

If you did not report your injuries at the time of the accident because they developed a few days or weeks later, we will use both your medical records and the police report as a reference point. Together, they illustrate a timeline about how your injuries occurred and later developed. While discussing timelines, it is important to point out the great care and attention we give to one especially important time limitation. If you intend to file a lawsuit about your car accident, you must abide by the statute of limitations set by New York Civil Practice Law & Rules § 214. Our team can help you understand which deadlines may apply to your situation and what steps may be available to protect your claim. (It is also very important to note that a shorter statute of limitations may apply to your situation, depending upon the circumstances of your case. Speaking with a lawyer can help clarify which deadlines apply and what legal options may be available.) 

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You May Be Able to Receive Compensation for Your Accident Injuries

Our lawyers review the losses you experienced to understand how the accident has affected your health, finances, and daily life. This evaluation helps us determine a value for your claim and pursue compensation that reflects the impact of your injuries. This will involve measuring the financial impact of the accident (economic damages) and its general and specific impact on your life (non-economic damages). Depending on the circumstances of the case, accident victims may be able to receive compensation for the following types of damages:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Diminished quality of life
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• Reduced earning potential

Our lawyers can explain these damages in more detail and help you understand how they may apply to your situation.  In some tragic car accident cases, some victims do not survive. Families of those who passed away in a car accident can file a wrongful death claim or lawsuit to recover their damages. If such a tragedy has befallen your family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to you. Our Garden City wrongful death lawyers understand how difficult a case like this can be for a family, so we aim to be respectful of your wishes and needs. We are prepared to guide your family through the legal process with compassion, personal attention, and determined advocacy. 

Let Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., Build Your Car Accident Case

If you are looking for legal assistance after a car accident, allow Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., to review your case. We also have staff members who could assist you in other languages, such as Spanish, Greek, Bengali, and Creole. We also handle cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you do not pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.  Call today to speak with a representative of our personal injury law firm about working with a Garden City car accident lawyer.

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