Let Our Long Island Car Accident Lawyers Answer Your Questions
At The Law Office of Jeena R. Belil, PC, we have more than 25 years of experience in New York car accident cases. If you need a car accident lawyer to fight for you and help you get the full compensation you deserve, our firm is the firm to choose. We are one of the top car accident law firms on Long Island, and we represent clients throughout Suffolk County, Nassau County and Queens.
Call 631-990-3235 or contact us by email for a free consultation.
How does New York no-fault insurance work in a Long Island car accident?
In New York, you can file a no-fault injury claim for compensation for your car accident injuries, regardless of who caused the crash. But the no-fault insurance system in New York is complicated, and your best chance of getting the full compensation you need is to put an experienced car accident lawyer on your side as soon as possible. Our law firm is one of the top car accident law firms on Long Island, and we have decades of experience in New York no-fault insurance claims. We also have extensive experience in helping people who have suffered bicycle accident injuries and pedestrian accident injuries get the compensation they need through no-fault insurance. See our overview of New York no-fault insurance claims to learn more about the process.
What should I do immediately after a car accident in New York?
1) Call the police and report the crash. This is important for several reasons: 1) the law requires you to report serious car accidents to police, 2) you can request medical attention when you call 911, and 3) the police report will be important for your personal injury claim.
2) Get medical attention. This is important for your health and your personal injury claim. Even if your injuries seem minor at first, you should get medical attention and get checked out by a doctor. Often the adrenalin boost that results from a car accident will mask the pain of an injury, or a soft-tissue injury will get worse over time. Getting medical attention can help you get diagnosed, as well as start a medical record of your injury that can be used in your personal injury claim.
3) Get insurance and contact information from the other driver. Also, if you can, write down the license plate number for the other driver’s vehicle, as well as that person’s driver’s license number. All of this information is important for your personal injury case.
4) Document the scene if you are able to. If your injuries permit it, take pictures of the vehicle damage and the scene around the crash. If you are unable to do this, see if a friend or witness can do it for you. Also, get the name and contact information of any witnesses.
5) Contact us. Our car accident attorneys can start helping you right away. We can represent you in conversations and negotiations with the insurance companies, and we can start building a case on your behalf to help you get the maximum available compensation for your injuries.
What kind of compensation can I get for car accident injuries?
Financial compensation may be available for a variety of costs resulting from a car accident. Depending on the facts of your specific case, our firm may be able to help you get compensation for:
- Medical expenses, including any surgeries or hospital visits resulting from your car crash injuries
- Lost income due to missed work time
- Lost earning capacity due to your injuries
- Loss of your ability to care for your family in the way you did before the crash
- The cost of any physical therapy you may need as a result of the accident
- Pain and suffering you may have experienced because of the crash
For a better idea of the compensation and money damages you may be owed, contact our law firm for a free consultation.
Will the insurance company’s initial settlement offer be enough to cover my injuries?
In many cases, the insurance company’s initial settlement offer is designed to minimize the amount of money the insurance company will pay. Insurance companies routinely make “lowball” settlement offers that do not cover the full cost of car crash injuries. That is why you should not accept an insurance company’s initial settlement offer before talking to us. Our car accident lawyers know how insurance companies work, and we can negotiate for the maximum amount of compensation you deserve.
Do I need a car accident lawyer to get compensation?
You should put our Long Island car accident attorneys on your side today if you want to get the maximum available compensation for your injuries. You don’t have to go through the process alone, and you are not likely to get the full compensation you deserve without help from an experienced car accident lawyer. We encourage you to contact The Law Office of Jeena R. Belil, PC, today, so we can start working for you.
Contact A Long Island Car Accident Lawyer For A Free Consultation
You have nothing to lose by contacting our law firm. We handle car accident cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing out of pocket, and we only collect an attorney fee if we win compensation for you. Please call 631-990-3235 or send us an email. We represent clients throughout Suffolk County, Nassau County and Queens.