| After a car accident, most motorists are so shaken | | | | whether or not it was your fault. If you do not want |
| up that they are not able to think about insurance | | | | to accept these repercussions, consult an attorney. |
| claims and liability. In many cases, failure to obtain | | | | Making a Claim |
| information and proper documentation prevent the | | | | Auto insurance is intended to provide compensation |
| victim from receiving the compensation they deserve. | | | | to motorists who have suffered damages because |
| Following an accident, there are recommended steps | | | | of another driver's negligence. Monthly payments are |
| to take, if possible. | | | | meant to protect you from having to pay |
| What to Do? | | | | out-of-pocket for a driving mistake. Unfortunately, |
| First and foremost, call the police. Once they arrive, | | | | automobile accidents are costly for insurance |
| they can assess the situation and assist any injured | | | | companies, which is why filing a claim may be difficult. |
| party. If no one needs emergency medical care, the | | | | In many cases, people are faced with seemingly |
| officer will write up official documentation of the | | | | endless paperwork and red tape that prevent them |
| scene of the accident in addition to all party's | | | | from receiving the compensation they deserve. |
| versions of the story. After dealing with the police, it | | | | If you are having difficulty receiving compensation |
| is recommended that you: | | | | from an insurance company, you may need the |
| Trade insurance information | | | | assistance of an experienced lawyer who can help |
| Obtain any willing eye witness' information | | | | you recover from your losses. |
| Take photographs of wreck site | | | | Liability |
| If possible, drive your car to a mechanic to be | | | | Depending on the circumstances surrounding your |
| inspected. If not possible, have your car towed. | | | | accident, liability may be cut and dry or ambiguously |
| Contact your insurance provider | | | | debatable. In cases where fault is debatable, you |
| Uninsured Motorists | | | | may want to consult a car accident attorney who will |
| If you are involved in a car accident with an | | | | aggressively defend your rights. |
| uninsured motorist, you will need the help of an | | | | If you have been the victim of a car accident, you |
| experienced car accident attorney to receive the | | | | deserve compensation. The New York car accident |
| compensation you deserve. Even if you have full | | | | attorneys at the law office of Parker Waichman |
| coverage, you will have to pay a deductible in | | | | Alonso, LLP may be able to help. Contact our office |
| addition to higher insurance rates, regardless of | | | | today. |