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Car Accident: Your Proper Steps
Automobile accidents occur all the time, especially in large urban areas like the New York City.
Here is some information that may be useful:
If you are involved into an auto collision and are in need of medical assistance, contact the medical emergency services and the police immediately.
While waiting for the assistance, stay calm and avoid unnecessary contact with the operator and/or occupants of another vehicle until the police arrives. People may be overstressed and heated. Avoid arguments and stay in your vehicle or away from them.
Think of your own safety! If the accident occurred on a highway or a road with the high volume of traffic, take some safety precautions, move your vehicle on a side, turn the emergency lights on, ignite the road emergency flares, etc. Bear in mind that other drivers on the road, particularly at night, may not be able to react timely. It may be prudent to step out of the vehicle and stay on the roadside in a safe place.
Upon police arrival, describe your version of the accident to the police officer, find out whether there were any eyewitnesses and point the officer's attention to them, obtain the officer's name, badge number and the precinct number.
If you are seriously injured, seek professional medical assistance immediately! You'll be transported to the nearest hospital emergency room for medical evaluation and treatment. Do not worry about your car, or the potential medical bills. These are the issues that can be resolved at a later time with your attorney's assistance. The New York State No-Fault insurance regulations provide coverage to people injured in any car collision.
What if you are hurt and pain does not go away? You are unable to perform your everyday duties and activities, you cannot go to work, or attend your classes. Or, you have been hit by a vehicle that ran from the scene. You may have many unaswered questions. Do not panic! Seek professional legal assistance. Talk to the lawyer and find our about your rights and solutions to your problems.
Your car is damaged and you do not have a collission insurance coverage. Your recovery would depend on determination of the parties' fault. Say, the other vehicle rear-ended your car while you stopped at a traffic light. It is clearly the fault of another driver. But how can you recover the money for your damaged property? Consult the attorney.
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| Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
Law Offices of Ilya Parnas represents a wide range of clients in matters involving personal injury to employees, customers, visitors, and others. Injuries in these cases range from minor sprains to permanent functional disability.
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We represent general public involved in automobile accidents ranging from rear-end "fender benders" causing minor back injuries to multiple vehicle highway accidents resulting in serious injuries and death.
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The New York State law requires the owners and/or drivers of the motor vehicles involved in an automobile accident in New York State causing fatality, personal injury or damage over $1,000.00 to the property of any one person to file a special form (MV-104) within ten days from the date of the accident. It is very important to file this document within time prescribed; failure to comply is a misdemeanor and may result in license suspension. Your attorney will assist you in filing this document.
HOW TO AVOID SOME COMMON MISTAKES
Every time you are involved in a car accident, the insurance company will be sending ots adjuster to contact you regarding the accident. Do not forget that the adjuster's loyalty is to the insurance, not you. Unless you consult your attorney first, avoid to make any decisions regarding your accident. Do not make the mistake of believing an adjuster who says a lawyer will not help you. Avoid giving a statement to an adjuster before consulting an attorney for the same reason. Things you say at the scene of the accident can be used against you later. Since emotions after an accident may cause you to say things that may hurt your case, do not discuss your case with anyone at the scene except for giving the factual description of the accident to the police officer. |
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