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New York Uninsured Car Accident Lawyers

Getting into a car accident already comes with its challenges, but when the other driver doesn’t have insurance, it can only worsen matters. It’s understandable to believe that you have no way to compensate you for your pain and suffering and other expenses that stem from the crash, but there is hope.

A New York uninsured car accident lawyer with Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP can explore your options for compensation with you. They will manage your case in its entirety while you recover from your injuries.


For a free legal consultation with a uninsured car accident lawyer in New York, call (646) 692-0204.


How to Recover Damages after a New York Car Accident Involving an Uninsured Driver

The fact that the other driver doesn’t have insurance doesn’t mean you can’t seek compensation for your losses through other avenues.

A few of your options include:

Your Own Insurance Coverage

According to the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), New York is a no-fault state. So, all drivers are required to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. When you’re in an accident, it can cover:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost earnings
  • Any necessary expenses related to the accident
  • Death benefits if your loved one passed away due to the accident

Besides PIP coverage through no-fault benefits, if you were operating your own vehicle at the time of the incident, or had a vehicle in your household, you may be able to make a claim through that vehicle’s Uninsured Motorist Insurance (UM). That coverage requires that your own insurance company provide insurance coverage for pain and suffering, lost wages and other damages even if the accident was the fault of another. Contact a qualified and experienced lawyer to understand your rights.

Filing a Lawsuit Against the At-Fault Driver

If the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance, you can still file a personal injury lawsuit against them seeking compensation directly from them. Per CVP § 214, you usually have three years to do so. However, this deadline can vary based on the circumstances of your car accident case. An injury lawyer on our team will help you figure out how long you have.

In a lawsuit, you can claim damages, such as:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Medical expenses (past and projected)
  • Past and future lost earnings
  • Property damage

Act fast if you want to take this legal route. Attempting to file past the deadline could result in the court preventing you from collecting any compensation. This legal option might not be suitable for your situation. Because the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance, they might not have the assets to reimburse you via a lawsuit.

Another Party Might Have Caused the Car Accident

On the surface, it may appear that the other driver caused the accident. However, when we launch our investigation, your lawyer might find that another party was responsible for the accident.

Potentially liable parties could be:

  • Another driver: If they were distracteddrunk, fatigued, speeding, or running a stoplight
  • A city municipality: If they didn’t clean up the street or fix a faulty traffic signal or road condition
  • A parts manufacturer: If the at-fault driver’s vehicle had defective brakes or other defective condition
  • A mechanic: If the at-fault driver failed to address potential issues with the car’s functionality

The three-year timeline for filing a lawsuit most often applies to these liable parties, except the government agency. Claims against The City of New York for example require that you file legal papers against them in as little as 90 days after your accident or you risk having your case dismissed.

Because of this, it is important that you seek immediate legal consultation after an accident to protect your rights.

Get Answers from Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP Today

After getting hurt in a car accident with an uninsured driver in New York, our injury lawyers can go over all potential avenues for compensation for you. In some instances, we will even present your case at trial before a jury in Court if that is in your best interests.


Connect with Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP to receive your free consultation. Call or text (646) 692-0204 today.


What a Lawyer on Our Team Can Do for You After an Uninsured Car Accident in New York

At Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP, we aim to protect your legal rights and achieve the best possible monetary outcome for you and your family after getting hurt in a car crash.

If we agree to accept your case, our experienced and dedicated injury lawyers will begin a careful and thorough investigation of all of the facts of your case, gather and preserve evidence, build a strong claim for maximum recovery, file all claims in a timely manner, and negotiate on your behalf so that you can focus on recovering from your injuries.

Some of the actions we may take on your behalf may include:

  • Ordering a copy of the police report
  • Collecting and evaluating evidence (e.g., traffic surveillance footage, photos and videos of the crash, testimony from witnesses and medical professionals, etc.)
  • Retaining experts
  • Evaluating the full value of your injuries
  • Filing your claim as soon as possible
  • Assessing your economic and non-economic losses
  • Negotiating a settlement
  • Taking your car accident case to trial, if need be

If you are ever confused or concerned about any aspect of the legal process, our personal injury attorneys want to hear from you. We will keep you informed throughout your car accident case.

You Will Not Be Required to Pay Us Any Money Upfront

Whether you were involved in a side-impact collision on the Brooklyn Bridge or rear-ended while stuck in traffic in Times Square, the expenses from a car accident can add up quickly. Retaining legal services might not even seem like an option, especially when the other driver is uninsured.

Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP accepts all cases on contingency, meaning we require no payments:

  • For retainers
  • Starting up
  • Out of your pocket
  • By the hour

Our lawyers only earn their legal fee when you recover compensation.

Focused on Your Recovery

    • Brain Damaged Child $50 Million

      A four-year-old boy was brought to the hospital for a routine eyelid repair. To cut costs, the hospital contracted out its anesthesia services to a third-party corporation.

    • Wrongful Death $21.5 Million

      This accident occurred in the Bronx when our client was working on a sanitation truck. The driver lost control while making a turn. Our client was ejected and the truck ran over his leg.

    • Pedestrian Injury $10.3 Million

      A 22-year-old theater intern was walking across the intersection of 42nd Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan when she was struck by the rear door of a passing truck which had flown open because it had been improperly secured by the driver.

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We serve clients throughout the New York City Metropolitan area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, and Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Contact us for help today.

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