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Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation in New York

You could be eligible to pursue a lawsuit if were injured in an accident that New York considers serious. Your lawyer can inform you if your injuries meet the threshold.

Insurance companies are skilled in denying the extent of your losses. This can result in settlement offers that fall short of what you want.

Damages

If you've suffered injuries in a hollywood motor vehicle accident attorney car accident you could be entitled to compensation. These damages are designed to compensate you for your losses and expenses like medical bills, lost wages and property damage. You may also be eligible for compensation for suffering and pain. This kind of compensation is more subjective and can be difficult to quantify. However, a skilled tort attorney can help you obtain the maximum amount of damages for your injuries.

For example, if you suffer an injury that results in permanent limitations to the use of your arm or leg the compensation you receive could include compensation for future costs due to this impairment. This could include physical therapy, surgeries, equipment or prosthetics. Additionally, a permanent loss of a limb or major disfigurement could lead to a lifetime of emotional trauma and decreased enjoyment of life. This is referred to as mental anguish.

Non-economic damages are more intangible and insurance companies frequently attempt to minimize these kinds of harms. Morgan & Morgan's skilled tort lawyers will ensure that you receive the full value of your general damages.

Medical bills

When you are injured in a car accident medical bills can build up quickly. You might feel overwhelmed by the expenses, especially if you are still recovering from your injuries.

Fortunately, there are a number of different ways in which car accident victims can get help paying their medical bills. In New York, every driver is required to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage that will pay a victim's initial medical expenses after an accident. PIP will also cover loss of income for up to 90 days if the victim of an accident is unable to work.

In addition to PIP and health insurance, a victim's insurance and Medicare could also cover their medical expenses. The only catch is the patient has to prove the cost is directly related to the accident. This can be done by submitting bills and receipts from the doctor.

Some doctors and hospitals let an accident victim negotiate a payment arrangement in exchange for a lien against the victim's personal injury verdict or settlement. These liens are also referred as medical liens or hospital liens. If you fail to settle these liens within a reasonable time frame, the debts may be sent to collections. Victims may also seek compensation for the cost of mileage related to getting to and from medical appointments by keeping track and saving their mileage receipts.

Lost wages

If you have to miss work due to an accident in your car, it can be very difficult to survive. Many Americans live from paycheck to paycheck and losing just a few weeks, or even months of pay can be catastrophic. Fortunately, car accident victims can often recover lost wages in their car accident lawsuits.

Typically, claims for lost wages are calculated by determining the length of time that an injured worker could have worked but for their injuries. This could include missed shifts, overtime hours, and any work performed while in hospital. To prove that the income was lost, the plaintiff must request documentation from his employer. These can be letters that verify the amount of time missed from work and their salary or hourly rate. Other documentation can include pay stubs and copies of the injured person's tax return for the previous year.

It is important that the demand package be submitted as soon as possible after a car accident. The injured party can get the most benefit from their claim. The evidence of the accident will be more convincing if given as soon as it is available.

Suffering and pain

The physical pain and emotional stress that result from a car accident is difficult to place a value on. It is crucial to seek compensation in the case of your accident for these losses.

These are also known as non-economic damages. These damages can include suffering and pain, loss of enjoyment life, PTSD, and more. These expenses can be difficult to quantify because it could take a while to comprehend the full extent of your injury.

Your lawyer can use either of two methods to calculate the amount of pain and suffering. The multiplier method is the most common. It involves adding up all of your economic losses including past and future medical expenses, lost income due to your injury, as well as property damage, and then multiplying them by a number ranging from 1.5 to 5 to determine your total economic damages. The higher the number is, the more serious your injuries are considered.

Another method to evaluate pain and suffering is on an hourly basis. With this method lawyers can request the jury to award you an amount per day that you be afflicted by your injury. This can be particularly helpful to accident victims who work outside the home or who are struggling to care for children while recovering from their injuries.