Car Accident Lawyer
A car accident happens over 6 million times a year. These accidents are very common and can be life changing to anyone involved in them. A car accident can occur for many reasons, from weather related to negligence of other drivers, to manufacturing defects. There are a few important steps to take if you find yourself in a car accident to make sure that you are safe and to make sure that you have the best possible case to get compensation. You need to immediately seek medical attention if you are in an accident. Often, your body will produce adrenaline right when you get into an accident and it will block out the pain. If this happens, you will not be absolutely positive about what part of your body is injured or what needs medical attention. Gathering any photo evidence of your accident is crucial, such as injury photos, property damages of vehicles, and any license plates. The more evidence that you have in your case, the more the case will be in your favor.
There are different types of accidents that you can find yourself in. One of the accidents is a rear-end accident in which, a vehicle is usually distracted and hits into the back of your car. These accidents are dangerous because it can cause whiplash to the driver that is being struck. Whiplash is when there is a sudden jerk in a persons neck that can cause strains and possible shifts in their discs. This is dangerous because the motion is very sudden and unexpected. You are able to suffer tears and broken bones. A second type of accident that is common is a T-bone accident. This is an accident where a vehicle hits you on the side, usually where a passenger would be. These accidents are dangerous because there are usually less safety devices to be found on the side of the vehicle when compared to the driver side or front of the car. A multi-car crash is when a vehicle is traveling with so much speed or momentum and crashes into a vehicle that then gets pushed into other vehicles. This is dangerous because it can involve many other potential accident victims into one accident. A top car accident lawyer will be able to handle your case in a smooth manner and gather all the necessary evidence for your claim.
You can travel the entire distance of a football field, at 55MPH, within 5 seconds. Can you imagine if you were being distracted for those 5 seconds? People do this on a daily basis. They are constantly being distracted by their cellphone, calling, texting, or even watching videos. Distracted driving is the number one cause of accidents in the United States. A big factor in causing motor vehicle accidents as well is driving under the influence. Drivers that drink alcohol or use drugs while operating a vehicle puts themselves in great danger as well as other motor vehicle operators on the road. Driving negligently is a terrible act. If you are speeding and driving with road rage to purposely attack another fellow driver, these are all negligent acts that will put you in a liable position if an accident takes place. You can ask a car accident attorney and they will agree that you cannot operate a vehicle in an unfriendly or malicious manner. Making sure to understand what steps need to be taken if you find yourself in an accident is important.
The Platta Law Firm is a top law firm that handles motor vehicle accidents in New York City. We offer free legal consultation for all potential clients that may believe they have a case at hand. Our office is in Manhattan’s Financial District, 42 Broadway, suite 1927. We are here to defend any victim of a personal injury case and get them every dollar that they deserve. Give us a call today at 212-514-5100 to speak to our experienced car injury attorney’s today.