While you have the right to represent yourself and settle a car accident without a lawyer, you risk settling for substantially less than what you deserve. If you have major medical expenses and severe injuries, you should retain an experienced personal injury law firm.
Car accidents can leave you with unpaid medical bills, lost earnings, and ongoing pain. You might be tempted to forgo hiring a lawyer to secure compensation quickly. However, without fair compensation, you may have to pay future damages out of pocket or suffer chronic injuries without adequate compensation.
We Can Pursue the Full Value of Your Case
If you were seriously injured in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you want to seek fair compensation for your losses. After all, you may be facing major medical bills, the prospect of future medical treatments, and lost income after an extended time away from work.
This is another reason why you may want to work with our team. If you were to represent yourself, consider whether or not you know what is a fair settlement in your case – and if you know how to prove that case value. We will fight to include all available damages in your case.
We Will Assess Your Economic & Non-Economic Damages
There are several kinds of compensation that you may be entitled to, per the American Bar Association (ABA). However, in personal injury and wrongful death cases, most damages fall under two categories. The two types are economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages cover whatever monetary losses you sustained from the accident or your injuries.
Economic damages may include:
- Lost wages due to injuries
- Future loss of income or pension benefits
- Unpaid medical costs for treatment, medicines, surgeries, and any other medical care
- Any other out-of-pocket expenses you incurred
Non-economic damages cover the physical or mental harm you experienced as a result of your accident or injuries.
Non-economic damages may include:
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced quality of life
When you retain our services, we will take care of investigating and building a strong case for you so that you can focus on getting better. We will not resolve your claim until we have a clear picture of the full extent of your injuries, financial damages, and the effect of those injuries in the future.
Without an attorney, it could be difficult to make this evaluation.
Wrongful Death Damages
If you lost a loved one in a car accident, you could have the right to file a wrongful death claim or lawsuit.
You could seek damages for:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Medical expenses required by your loved one
- Lost income to your family
- Loss of spousal and parental economic support and emotional guidance
- And more
Representing your own case in these kinds of situations can prove especially challenging. You don’t have to deal with any of those tasks. We can do all of them for you.
We Can Handle the Most Complicated Aspects of Your Case
While some car accident settlements can be more straightforward than others, you may face complications with any case. An insurer could deny your claim or refuse to offer a fair settlement. Proving that someone is responsible for paying you – referred to as proving liability – can also be difficult in many cases. We can handle all of these complexities for you.
When an Insurance Company Challenges Your Claim
You may run into a situation where an insurance company does not want to pay you what you may deserve.
They may say that:
- You were partially or fully at fault.
- Your injuries are not severe.
- You worsened your injuries by not seeking treatment.
We will gather evidence to prove who caused your accident, the severity of your injuries, and what compensation you deserve.
Proving Liability and Multi-Party Liability
Liability may extend beyond the at-fault driver. Other responsible parties may include:
However, the following parties could also be responsible for paying you:
- Trucking companies
- Rideshare companies
- Cargo loading companies
- Construction crews
- Pedestrians or bicyclists
- City or state government entities
- Vehicle makers or parts manufacturers
- And other parties
We will identify all liable parties in your case.
A Lawyer Can Deal with the At-Fault Party for You
After your accident, you may be contacted by the at-fault party’s insurance company seeking a quick resolution. Be careful when discussing your claim without legal representation. You may think you are accepting a reasonable resolution without knowing the full extent or actual value of your damages.
Therefore, it’s best to let a car accident lawyer in NYC review your case first. Consult with Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP before you accept a settlement offer, so we can explain your options and help you secure fair compensation for your injuries.
Advice to Follow If You Were Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident
After a motor vehicle accident, your actions can impact your claim’s strength.
Follow these steps if possible:
- Call the police and request an incident report.
- Obtain witness contact information.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Follow medical instructions.
- Do not give statements to the at-fault party’s representatives.
- Take photos of the accident scene and damages.
- Avoid posting accident-related content on social media.
- Contact a lawyer’s team as soon as possible.
With the Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP team by your side, we can fight for your rights.
