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Have you or a loved one been injured in an accident with an uninsured motorist? The New York City car accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers can help you pursue legal action.
Despite auto insurance laws, car crashes involving uninsured drivers are a common problem. Car crashes are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in New York, with an average of 316 deaths annually. Those who survive these accidents are often left with serious, life-altering injuries. These accidents are especially frustrating when the other driver involved is not insured.
Give us a call at our New York City, New York, law offices at (212) 564-2800 or contact us here, and let us help you deal with the issues that come with uninsured motorist claims. Your first consultation with us is free.
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New York drivers are required to carry car insurance that includes personal injury protection (PIP). Unfortunately, not all drivers comply. If you get into an accident with someone who is uninsured, that can make a difficult situation even more complicated.
Dealing with complex legal matters may not be at the forefront of your mind, which is why having an experienced and skilled lawyer at your side can make all the difference. Leave the legal matters to us.
When you hire the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers, you’ll be working with a highly-respected law firm that’s known in New York City, NY, for helping clients recover multi-million dollar awards.
Among the many accolades our personal injury law firm has received include:
Our personal injury law firm believes our clients should receive top-notch legal representation, and we make sure we provide exactly that. We’ll make sure to put you in the best possible position for success.
Contact our New York City law offices to arrange a free consultation. Our team will review your case and share our initial thoughts on the next steps.
New York is a no-fault state, which means that no matter who was at fault for the accident, the drivers must use their own insurance and PIP coverage to cover the costs of their injuries.
In some cases, however, you have the right to go after the other driver’s insurance if that driver was the one at fault. These situations include any of the following:
If the other driver was uninsured, you could turn to your uninsured motorist coverage to make up the difference.
New York insurance policies must include uninsured motorist coverage (UM). UM coverage takes care of economic losses. Economic losses are those that are financially quantifiable, such as medical bills, lost income, and rehabilitation. In the event of serious injuries as defined by New York Insurance Law, however, non-economic losses such as pain & suffering, emotional distress, and loss of consortium can also be covered.
The law defines serious injuries as the following:
An experienced car accident attorney who understands insurance law can help you navigate the issues surrounding this complicated situation. There’s too much at stake for you to try to figure all this out on your own.
Contact the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers to discuss your case and learn more about all your legal options.
All motor vehicle accidents should be handled with extreme caution, regardless of the insurance status of the other driver. Do not allow the driver to convince you not to document the accident because of their lack of insurance.
Contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible following the accident. Guidance from a personal injury lawyer is critical in an accident, especially when you’re dealing with an uninsured driver.
Regardless of the other driver’s insurance coverage, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries. Our New York City car accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers can help you fight for the financial award you need to help you recover and get your life back on track.
Give us a call to schedule a free consultation. Speak to our personal injury attorneys and find out what our firm can do for you.
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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