Car Accident

Pros and Cons of Settling a New York Auto Accident Case

Victims will typically choose to settle their case if the offer they receive from the  insurance company is enough to cover the damages owed to them. However, victims should under no circumstances settle their case without the input of a professional auto injury attorney.

Usually, insurance companies will offer victims an amount significantly less than what the victim is entitled to receive. Once a settlement is reached, the victim is extremely unlikely to receive any other compensation after the case is settled. There are certain laws in place that prevent double recovery, so consult with an attorney at the Bulldog Law Group before accepting any offer.

The Role of the Insurance Company in Determining Your Settlement Value

Before your case reaches trial, and probably shortly after your accident, you will likely receive a call from the defendant’s insurance company offering you an initial settlement value. By refusing this offer and hiring a New York auto accident attorney to work on your case, the insurance company will continually increase its offer, hoping that you’ll settle before a trial. Some of the factors that the insurance company will look at when determining each settlement offer include the following:

The location of the accident

  • Medical records confirming your injuries
  • The severity of the accident
  • Lost wages and future lost wages resulting from your injuries

It’s important to note that insurance companies typically do not take pain and suffering into account when determining pre-trial settlement offers, since these factors are usually quite subjective. In most cases, insurance companies use software as opposed to actual human logic to calculate these factors, which is why subjective factors are difficult to weigh.

This is where it truly pays to have a skilled and compassionate lawyer in New York who will explain your pain and suffering from a car crash to a jury in a way that they can understand and sympathize with.

Contact a Bulldog Law Group Attorney to Handle the Auto Collision in Your Life

According to the United  States Census Bureau, more than 10 million auto accidents occurred each year across the country from 1990 to 2009. During that same time frame, more than 35,000 deaths were logged within one year of an auto collision. And according to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes increased in 2012, following a six year national decline. Car accidents often result in property damage, but more importantly, they can cause personal injury from the force of collisions (e.g., whiplash) or even death.

The most common injuries are those to the neck and back. If you were injured in a car accident in the New York, or if you have lost a loved one in an automobile or other vehicle crash in the region, the Bulldog Law Group can help you pursue civil justice through a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Call now for an initial consultation.

New York Car Accident Attorney

If you’ve been the victim of a car accident in New York,  your life could be changed forever. With the help of a reputable NY car accident lawyer at the Bulldog Law Group, you can fight for the settlement you deserve – one that will allow you to redeem your medical expenses and compensate your pain and suffering. Our proven auto accident attorneys can examine all details of your case and utilize every available resource to help you prevail and maximize the value of your compensatory settlement.

An experienced Bulldog Law Group attorney is equipped to handle auto-related injury claims and is ready and willing to help you during what is surely a time of great stress and turmoil.

After conducting a  preliminary investigation, our attorneys will devise a strategy to build the strongest possible claim. That care and dedication is your best chance for recovering damages, either through a settlement or an award of damages through trial, mediation, or arbitration. Those damages can include compensation for any harms and losses you have suffered, lost wages, and sky-rocketing bills. Contact our NY law offices today for a free initial case consultation with one of our auto accident attorneys to learn more about your specific options.

Different kinds of car accidents are more or less likely to inflict serious injuries on the victims. the Bulldog Law Group has experience handling many types of accidents, including:

  • Rear End Collisions
  • Side Impact Collisions
  • Roll-Over Accidents
  • Head-On Collisions
  • Heavy Traffic Collisions
  • Hit and Run Accidents
  • Car Accidents Involving the Elderly
  • Highway Accidents
  • Failure to Yield
  • Texting While Driving
  • Icy Roads
  • Deadly or Defective Vehicle
  • Drunk Driving

How a New York Car Accident Lawyer Can Help

Every case is unique in terms of its facts and in the application of the facts to the law. Every case has its own merits that must be recognized in terms of what the cause of the accident was, what the at-fault party did or didn’t do, if they violated any traffic law, and the types of injuries and resulting medical treatment.
If that’s the case, it’s important for the attorney to get an investigator involved early to investigate the accident, locate witnesses, and conduct an independent investigation to help substantiate what will have to be proven in the case. As the injured party and the plaintiff in a court case, it is our burden to prove everything, which means the more evidence we have, and the earlier we have it, the better it is for the case.
In addition, the attorney can investigate the accident. Often enough, if medical treatment is refused on the scene, there won’t be a lot of investigation by the police officer, just an exchange of information and the police officer will write a report of the accident scene. If that’s the case, it’s important for the attorney to get an investigator involved early to investigate the accident,
locate witnesses, and conduct an independent investigation to help substantiate what will have to be proven in the case. As the injured party and the plaintiff in a court case, it is our burden to prove everything, which means the more evidence we have, and the earlier we have it, the better it is for the case.

Causes of Auto Accidents in NY

Most car accident victims  wonder whether they have any legal recourse to seek  compensation for their losses. Frequently, what many of us refer to as car accidents are not accidents at all, but are caused by the negligence, carelessness, or recklessness of another party. That may include someone driving under the influence, texting while driving, following too closely, speeding, or a number of other causes.

A dedicated New York attorney at the Bulldog Law Group has extensive experience litigating these types of cases, with knowledge of the types of issues to explore when filing your claim, which can range from flawed vehicle designs and defective car parts — such as defective or dangerous engine components, seat belts, airbags, tires, brakes, and steering systems – to drivers who fail to keep their vehicles properly maintained and serviced. Other types of accidents include those involving large trucks, which logged nearly 4,000 deaths and more than 100,000 injuries nationwide.

Combined, these defects  and careless drivers contribute to thousands upon thousands of injuries every year. Attorneys assist with keeping the insurance companies responsible for the harm their drivers cause. That is why legal action is so important – it levels the playing field between accident victims and billion-dollar corporations.

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If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident caused by another’s  carelessness or negligence, contact our attorneys at the Bulldog Law Group, P.C., at (934) 221-1258 for a free initial consultation and case evaluation today.

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