Auto Accidents

New York and New Jersey Auto Accident Lawyers

Our lawyers at the New York and New Jersey law firm of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., have been helping injured people since 1981 and have handled thousands of accident injury claims. We have obtained excellent results for many of our clients, recovering payment for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. The results in each case are different, so we invite you to contact an auto accident lawyer at our Teaneck, New Jersey, or New York City offices to talk about your circumstances. If we take your case, you will be represented by an attorney with the resources and experience to develop a strong claim for you.

The auto accident laws of New Jersey determine how and when you can make a claim. They also influence your choice of medical providers. To learn about your options and your rights after a car wreck, you should seek legal counsel as quickly as possible. An auto accident lawyer will explain the process of filing a claim for compensation for your injuries. We will also make sure that you receive effective medical treatment.

If you cannot hire an auto accident lawyer, there are still things you need to do to protect yourself. If you follow the steps below, you will be able to deal with the insurance companies from a position of strength.

Legal Advice for Auto Accident Victims

1. Review the police report to ensure its accuracy.
2. Contact your insurance company to get an application for Personal Injury Protection benefits (PIP).
3. Get pictures taken of the external and internal property damage to your car and to other vehicles involved in the accident.
4. You need to put your own insurance carrier on notice for potential uninsured or underinsured motorist claims.
5. If the other driver was working for a public entity such as a city or county, you need file special forms within 90 days of the incident.
6. Look at your auto insurance policy to see if there is a "Threshold." If you have either a lawsuit threshold or a verbal threshold, that impacts your ability to file claims without evidence of the serious impact of the accident on your life.
7. If the car crash involved a commercial vehicle, make sure all evidence is preserved.
8. Make sure the treating doctors know about previous accidents or conditions that could be made worse by a car accident. It is important to preserve your old medical records for comparison.
9. File your claim promptly. There is a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that after 24 months you will be unable to make a claim.
10. Be truthful in your dealings with medical providers, insurance companies, and law enforcement personnel, otherwise you may unknowingly commit insurance fraud. Hiring an experienced auto accident lawyer can help you avoid this pitfall.
11. If the accident caused a death, it is a good idea - whoever was responsible - to protect yourself by hiring an experienced wrongful death lawyer.

Auto accidents cause thousands of injuries and fatalities every year. Our law firm has helped people suffering from spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and burn injuries after a crash. We have also assisted families grieving over the loss of a loved one.

To learn how we use our experience and resources to help people injured in an auto accident, contact an attorney at Davis, Saperstein & Salomon today. Or, visit our Motor Vehicle Accidents Information Center. We serve the New York metropolitan area, including New Jersey counties such as Essex, Union, Morris, and Hudson, and cities such as Teaneck and Passaic.

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