Rear End Crashes in New York City
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Have you been injured in a rear-end car accident in New York City, NY? If so, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and suffering. The experienced NYC car accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers can help fight to get the money you deserve.
For 25+ years, we’ve been helping injured victims get the compensation they deserve after rear-end accidents in New York City. We always offer free consultations, so call (212) 564-2800 or contact us today to discuss your case.
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If you’re injured in a car accident, no matter how severe, you could be facing life-changing injuries and financial losses. If someone else caused the accident, they could be held financially responsible. Hiring an NYC car accident lawyer can help you understand what you need to know after an accident.
With more than two decades of experience fighting for the rights of injured victims, the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers put the firm’s full force behind each and every case.
We’ve earned millions of dollars over the years for our clients. Our NYC personal injury attorneys have been named in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers and have received some of the top verdicts in the state of New York.
You have enough to deal with after your rear-end collision. You deserve an attorney-client relationship with a lawyer who has proven results to help you navigate this difficult time.
When you hire the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers to handle your case, you can expect us to:
We’ll leave no stone unturned when we stand up for your right to compensation after your rear-end accident. Call our New York City car accident lawyers today for your free consultation.
Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of motor vehicle accidents. Studies have found that nearly one-third of all traffic accidents (29%) are classified as rear-end collisions.
Rear-end collisions aren’t just always minor fender benders. They can – and sometimes are – fatal. In 2019, there were at least 2,346 fatal rear-end crashes across the nation. That accounted for 7% of all motor vehicle deaths that year.
In New York City, many rear-end collisions are caused by following too closely – or tailgating – and distracted driving. According to the NYPD, there were 9,565 car accidents in the city in August 2021. Following too closely was a factor in at least 785 of those accidents. Another 2,461 crashes were caused by distracted driving.
We can only place a value on your case when we have the details of your unique case. Each case is different, and it would be a disservice to try to estimate a value without knowing your specific case.
That being said, there are certain factors that will typically be considered when determining how much your case is worth.
Things that affect the value of your case are:
These are just a few of the elements that will be taken into account in your case. Cases involving severe injuries or death usually result in higher awards. Contact our NYC car accident lawyer to discuss your case.
Damages are generally classified into one of two categories: economic and non-economic. Economic damages are financial losses and are usually easily calculated.
Economic damages include things like:
Economic damages are basically to compensate you for the money you spent or lost because of your injuries.
Non-economic damages include such things as:
These are things that still affect your life–and to a large degree–but may not have a corresponding tangible monetary loss. They are still extremely valuable losses to you, and you should be compensated for them.
In rare cases, you may be able to get punitive damages. These damages are intended to punish the at-fault party for egregious behavior. Punitive damages are generally only awarded in cases where the defendant acted maliciously or extremely recklessly.
An experienced NYC personal injury lawyer can help you understand the potential damages that you might be able to receive in your case. Contact the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers today for a free consultation.
As long as you are not 100% responsible for the accident, you will likely still be able to recover some compensation. It’s often assumed that the rear vehicle in a rear-end accident is at fault, but that might not always be the case.
Even if you are the car in front, it’s possible that you could share some of the blame. You can trust us to be honest with you about the merits of your case. Not every case is a slam-dunk. Don’t fall for any attorney advertising that says otherwise.
New York has what is called a pure comparative negligence standard when it comes to sharing the blame for an accident. This means that if you are deemed to be partially at fault for the accident, your recovery will be reduced proportionally to the extent of your fault.
For example, if you’re injured in a rear-end collision, but it’s because you changed lanes quickly and failed to use your turn signal, you could be partially at fault. If it’s determined that your actions were 20% responsible for the accident, and your damages were $100,000, then you would receive $80,000.
The complexities of comparative fault are too risky to try to handle on your own. Consult our experienced NYC rear-end crash attorneys today for a free consultation.
People sometimes think of rear-end collisions as little “fender-benders,” but in fact, 7% of people involved in rear-end accidents in 2019 in the U.S. lost their lives. Don’t underestimate the damage that can be done in rear-end impacts.
When the rear driver slams into the vehicle in front, severe injuries can occur, such as:
Injuries may be short-term, or they could cause you a lifetime of aggravation and agony. You shouldn’t have to foot the bill. Contact our NYC car accident attorneys for a free consultation today.
Any number of things can cause rear-end car accidents. More than 30% of all crashes in NYC in 2019 involved distracted drivers. Not all of those resulted in rear-end crashes, of course.
But, inattentive driving is a common cause of rear-end collisions, along with:
If you’ve suffered injuries in a rear-end collision, consult an attorney for legal advice to determine whether you might be able to recover compensation. At the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers, we’re here to help.
Most rear-end crashes are caused by negligence. Negligence is when someone causes harm due to failure to act as a reasonable person would act in a similar circumstance.
Proving negligence in a rear-end crash might look something like this:
You must prove each element of negligence in order to succeed on a negligence claim. Call our NYC car accident lawyers for a free consultation to evaluate your potential case.
In New York, you must file a lawsuit within three years of your injury. If there is wrongful death involved, you have two years to file a claim. If you have a valid case, it’s important not to wait too long to file a lawsuit after your injury.
If you wait, the harder it is to recover the compensation you might be entitled to because:
Call our NYC car accident lawyers sooner rather than later. Consultations are always free, so call today.
If you’ve suffered injuries in a rear-end crash, don’t put off calling a New York City car accident lawyer any longer. You could be missing out on receiving the compensation you deserve to pay for your injuries and lost wages. Your first consultation is always free, so call the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers today.
Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers
450 7th Ave #1605, New York, NY 10123
(212) 564-2800
(516) 715-5944
New York City Office
450 7th Ave Suite 1605
New York, NY 10123
(212) 564 2800
Brooklyn Office
26 Court St., Suite 2511
Brooklyn, NY 11242
(718) 802-1600
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