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Why You Need an Auto Accident Attorney

 

Car Accidents

 

If you are involved in an auto accident, you might think the best thing is to "keep it friendly" and not get attorneys involved. Although it makes sense to remain as amicable as possible with others involved in an accident, this does not mean you should forego the protection provided by a lawyer's involvement in the period after your auto accident. In fact, there are many reasons why involving a lawyer can be beneficial for everyone involved in an auto accident. And consulting with our auto accident lawyers about your auto accident is free, so there's no reason not to consult with us about these complicated issues.

 

Dealing with Insurance Companies

Insurance companies' advertising is aimed at making you feel that their business is to take care of you. But insurance companies' real business is making money by maximizing premiums, investing that money in stocks, bonds, securities or what have you, and minimizing claims payouts. When an insurance company offers you a settlement, they're not trying to cheat you, but they are making an educated guess about the minimum they think they can get away with paying for your accident and injuries.

 

At first, the settlement may seem like a lot of money, but you have to remember that an insurance settlement isn't like a well you can go back to and get water from any time you are thirsty. Once you take that settlement, you can never go back to the well, no matter how dry you are. This means that if tomorrow you discover your sore shoulder doesn't seem to be getting better, or pain in your neck goes on and on, requiring extensive surgery or therapy to treat the problem, you cannot ask your insurance company to cover the injury at this point in time.

 

Even if you are not injured and not looking for money from your insurance company, sometimes your insurance company's actions can expose you to liability by not paying what is owed to the other party. Your lawyer can ensure that your insurance company plays fair with the other parties in the accident and in so doing, protect you from future liability.

 

Our New York car accident attorneys have experience in dealing with accidents to make sure the settlement you receive is sufficient for any outcome, and consulting with an attorney is one of the essential steps to follow after your auto accident.

 

Understanding the Law

New York operates under a system of comparative negligence, so the amount of damages you may be responsible for following an accident are directly proportional to the degree of fault you are charged with in the accident. This means that everything you say and everything you do can make a real difference in the final settlement of the accident, should it come to a trial. Consulting with an auto accident attorney early on in the process can prevent you from making mistakes that can become very costly later on.

 

New York also uses a modified system of joint and several liability, which means that if you were involved in an accident, even if you were not driving, it is possible you might be liable for the injured person's full economic damages. Consulting with an auto accident attorney can help you understand your possible liability and limit it.

 

A Helping Hand

After an auto accident, you have a lot of things to deal with, from getting to work after your car is totaled to taking care of yourself and others who were injured in the crash. The last thing you need is more work. An attorney can take care of many of the details involved, leaving you free to do the things you need to do to get your life back on track after the accident. With so many uncertainties at this time, having an attorney can mean peace of mind.

 

Come Talk with Us

For these reasons and more, consulting an auto accident lawyer is a good idea, even if you don't think you need one. The consultation is free and carries no obligations, so contact the office of Silberstein, Awad, & Miklos, P.C. and talk to our New York City car accident attorneys today.

 

 

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