Motor Vehicle Accidents
New York City and Long Island Auto Accident Injury Claims
Personal injury claims for auto accident injuries suffered in New York can prove to be difficult:
- New York is a no-fault state and your insurance carrier pays for your medical treatment.
- You must file a claim for benefits within 30 days.
- If you were injured in a hit-and-run accident, your claim may be processed by the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MVAIC), which will require you to file a report with the local police department within 24 hours.
It is important to contact a lawyer soon after the accident so you submit the proper documents for your case.
With offices in Queens, and Long Island, Scheich & Goldsmith, P.C. offers skilled, compassionate and dedicated legal services to clients in throughout the New York City metropolitan area.
We Have Experience Representing Accident Victims with Serious Injuries
Scheich & Goldsmith, P.C. is fully prepared to handle serious injury claims involving a wide range of auto accidents, including:
- Car wrecks
- Semi truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bus accidents
- Train accidents
- Commercial vehicle collisions
- Fatal car accidents
It is essential that when damages are being calculated, the responsible party is required to consider future medical expenses, therapy, lost wages and possible long-term life-care expenses. In addition to the obvious disability caused by a spinal cord or brain injury that leaves the victim with quadriplegia or paraplegia, a victim of a closed head injury may suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that has subtle but devastating effects on the person's ability to perform normal functions. We know what questions to ask and what experts to call on to build a strong case for a jury.
Sources of Compensation
Your own insurance company is responsible for your medical treatment. Generally, the other driver's insurance company is responsible for personal injury losses. Your own insurance company may also cover injuries caused by an uninsured or underinsured motorist. Contact us for more information.
Is Your Injury a "Serious Injury?"
Please note, filing a claim to recover damages for injuries suffered in a car accident requires you to meet the New York State threshold for "serious injury." "Serious injuries," as defined by the law, include:
- A significant limitation in a body member or function
- A broken bone
- A permanent, even if partial, disability
- Ninety days of missed work within the first 180 days after the accident
- A disfiguring scar
If you are unsure whether you meet the threshold, please contact our office and one of our car accident attorneys will be happy to discuss your case. There is no cost for this evaluation, and we charge no attorney fees unless we help you collect damages. If you are too badly injured to travel, we will come to your home or hospital room.
