A rear-end collision can be life-altering, with wide-ranging effects like whiplash, broken bones, and spinal injuries – any of which could be enough to cost you thousands in hospital bills and keep you out of work for months, if not longer.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a rear-end collision, you likely have many questions and concerns. You’ll want to know what your options are and whether or not you have a viable case. You’ll need help with covering medical costs, and you’ll have to figure out a way to make ends meet while you recover. Our Oceanside car accident lawyer will advocate for you and give you the answers you need.
For over three decades, Friedman & Simon, LLP has helped survivors from all walks of life, taking on (and winning) cases just like yours. Our process begins with a complimentary consultation that we can hold from our office, your home, or even your hospital bed. We have a multilingual staff that can assist in English, Spanish, Bengali, Greek, Kannada, and Tamil.
- How Do New York’s No-Fault Laws Affect Rear-End Collision Cases?
- What Are Some of the Most Common Causes of Rear-End Collisions?
- How Could an Oceanside Rear-End Collisions Lawyer Help?
- Why Should I Choose Friedman & Simon, LLP?
- Contact Our Oceanside Rear-End Collisions Lawyers Today for Your Free Consultation
How Do New York’s No-Fault Laws Affect Rear-End Collision Cases?
New York operates as a no-fault state and requires that every driver have PIP (Personal Injury Protection) insurance. In practice, this means that, with only a small number of exceptions, (for example, if a driver was intoxicated or the host vehicle was uninsured), anyone can seek benefits regardless of who caused the accident.
It’s important to note that all claimants must submit their claims within 30 days of the accident. Those who file after the 30-day deadline risk receiving less in total benefits – if they even receive benefits at all. Typically no-fault claims are supported by evidence, in the form of various accident related documents, such as hospital bills, receipts for necessary services, and the accident’s police report, among other things.
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What Are Some of the Most Common Causes of Rear-End Collisions?
Over our 30 years of practice, we’ve handled a wide variety of rear-end cases. Here are some of the most common causes of rear-end accidents that we’ve seen in that time:
- Tailgating: Drivers who follow too closely behind the vehicle in front of them have far less time to react to situations on the road than do drivers who give enough space to other cars on the road.
- Distracted Driving: Texting while driving is not just becoming more and more of a problem; it’s also one of the most common causes of rear-end collisions.
- DUI: Driving under the influence of alcohol or another substance puts everyone on the road at risk, and DUI crashes tend to involve serious injuries or even fatalities.
- Negligence and Poor Maintenance: If a driver gets behind the wheel of a car without functioning brakes or enough power steering fluid, they increase their chances of causing a rear-end crash.
While these are some of the most common accident causes we see and help with on a daily basis, this list is not all-encompassing. Get in touch with one of our attorneys to get a better idea of what to expect.
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How Could an Oceanside Rear-End Collisions Lawyer Help?
Our attorneys know all that goes into recovering from a rear-end collision, and that’s why we take a comprehensive approach to our advocacy. You have enough to deal with right now, so we take as much off of your plate as possible.
What’s more, we offer our services on a contingency fee basis. This means that you don’t have to pay any upfront fees, and you only pay after you win. Upon securing a successful outcome for you, our staff takes a small percentage of your total damages. If for any reason there is no monetary recovery, you will never need to pay any fee to us.
Your Attorney Will Advocate for You In and Out of Court
Our comprehensive approach starts with taking note of all relevant deadlines, including New York’s statute of limitations on personal injury cases. We’ll keep you up to date as progress is made, and we’ll work on your behalf to secure insurance coverage, investigate liable drivers, and more.
The Right Attorney Will Go Above and Beyond for You
Beyond working for a favorable outcome for you in court, your attorney will also serve as an advocate outside of the courtroom. We’ll walk you through the entire claims process and compile evidence to both prove your case and put you on the best possible footing with the insurance adjusters.
Then, when we do go to court, we work to recover the highest possible amount of damages in your case. Our list of past results is filled with numerous case outcomes that resulted in our winning over $1 million for our injured client.
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Why Should I Choose Friedman & Simon, LLP?
Here at Friedman & Simon, LLP, we pride ourselves on our comprehensive approach and our advocacy-first strategy. We’ve spent the last 30 years recovering damages for those in need throughout the State of New York, and we’ve assembled a team of skilled, empathetic, and compassionate attorneys who know what it takes and are determined to win.
We’ve helped so many people from all walks of life in their time of need, and our recovered damages now number in the hundreds of millions. We’ve had the honor of winning many awards and becoming a widely recognized and respected personal injury law firm along the way.
We work tirelessly to help our clients rebuild their lives and recover from their injuries. You’ve already been through so much, and you deserve the help of a firm that knows what you need and takes care of all of the details for you.
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Contact Our Oceanside Rear-End Collisions Lawyers Today for Your Free Consultation
If you or a loved one have been injured in a rear-end collision in Oceanside, we are here for you. Our team of attorneys is standing by to provide you with a complimentary consultation. Get in touch with us at Friedman & Simon, LLP today.
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