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- What Can I Recover Based on My Huntington Distracted Driving Accident?
- Causes of Distractions Behind the Wheel in Suffolk County, NY
- How Will Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., Handle My Claim After a Long Island Crash?
- Speak with a Member of Our Car Accident Team Serving Suffolk County Today
What Can I Recover Based on My Huntington Distracted Driving Accident?
The recoverable compensation following a New York collision depends on how serious your injuries are, the necessary treatment, what type of insurance coverage is available, and more. If your claim depends on your personal injury protection (PIP) policy, you will recover the following types of damages:- Medical treatment costs
- Lost wages
- Some miscellaneous expenses
- Vehicle repairs
- Additional lost income and diminished earning capacity
- Future related medical needs
- Pain and suffering and other intangible losses
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Causes of Distractions Behind the Wheel in Suffolk County, NY
Many types of distractions cause and contribute to traffic accidents. This includes distractions that take your:- Hands from the wheel
- Eyes off the road
- Mind from driving-related tasks
Statutes of Limitations on Car Accident Lawsuits in New York
New York State law sets strict deadlines for suing distracted drivers and other at-fault motorists. If you miss the deadline set by the applicable statute of limitations, you will lose the right to sue in many instances. Our team will ensure you do not miss any deadlines in your case if you contact us with time enough to do so. Examples of such deadlines would include the following statutes of limitations:- New York Civil Practice Laws & Rules § 214 for your personal injuries
- Estates, Powers & Trusts § 5-4.1 for your loved one’s wrongful death
Other Reasons Why Quick Action is Important
While the statutes of limitations are generally the only literal deadlines in a car accident case, there are other actions we need to take as soon as possible. This allows us to gather the strongest evidence to prove your allegations against the at-fault driver. Evidence that might not be available later on includes:- Accurate, convincing statements from witnesses
- Additional witnesses identified through canvassing
- Surveillance or dashcam video of the crash
- Evidence from the accident scene
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How Will Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., Handle My Claim After a Long Island Crash?
Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., will review your accident case and legal options for free. Our passionate advocates for the injured meet with victims in Suffolk or Nassau County or elsewhere in the New York metro area. We also have a multilingual staff (Spanish, Greek, Bengali, Tamil, and Kannada) who can discuss your options in the language easiest for you. When we represent an accident victim, we do the following:- Keep them updated on their claim and next steps in the case
- Identify the liable parties and their insurance coverage
- Communicate with all parties involved on our client’s behalf
- Gather evidence to document losses and prove fault
- Determine a value for the case
- Dedicate ourselves to wining an excellent case result for you
- The police accident report
- Witness statements
- Photos and videos
- Accident reconstruction
- Medical experts
- Vocational rehabilitation specialists
- Economists
- Life-care planners
- You get a complimentary case review you never have to pay for
- We do not ask for a retainer or upfront fees
- We investigate the crash and file your claim with our firm’s resources
- You pay attorney’s fees only if we win your case
- Your fees are a percentage of your settlement or award
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Speak with a Member of Our Car Accident Team Serving Suffolk County Today
Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., meets with victims to discuss their collisions and injuries from an accident caused by distracted driving. Call us today at (516) 932-0400 for your free consultation. We will help you understand your rights and the legal options available to you based on the facts of your case. There are ways for you to recover money for your medical care and other losses.Call or text (516) 932-0400 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form