Car Accident FAQs

If you were hurt because of someone else’s actions or lack of actions you can seek compensation for your pain and suffering.

Get yourself to a safe place or if you cannot get to a safe place put your hazard lights on. If possible move your car out of traffic.

Call the police or if the accident is serious call 911, get a police report.

Get medical attention as soon as possible

Call MHM.

Yes, take pictures of everything but be careful when walking around your car so you do not endanger yourself in traffic.

Take pictures of your injuries also.

New York is a “no-fault” state which means that no matter who caused the accident your own car insurance company will reimburse you for economic losses such as medical expenses, lost earnings, and other reasonable and necessary expenses incurred as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Learn more about No-Fault Insurance here.

All insurance policies in New York have to have an “uninsured/underinsured motorists” coverage.

Submit the claim to your own insurance company.

Different cases have different time limits called “statute of limitations.”

Generally, for most vehicle accidents are 3 years from D.O.I. (date of injury)

Yes, it is our opinion that a represented party will benefit from representation, as licensed attorneys are familiar with the Judicial System and insurance companies. It is worth contacting a personal injury attorney as personal attorney gets paid on a contingent basis. In other words, you do not have to pay for an attorney in NY State for injuries you sustained in a car accident up front. We only get paid at the end from the settlement if we are successful on your behalf.

New York is a “no-fault” state which means that no matter who caused the accident your own car insurance company will reimburse you for economic losses such as medical expenses, lost earnings, and other reasonable and necessary expenses incurred as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Learn more about No-Fault Insurance here.