Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer in New York City

NYC Injury Claims and Drunk Driver Cases

Those who have suffered a serious injury in a drunk driving accident have the right to seek compensation through a civil claim when their injuries are the result of the negligent drunk driver. Drunk driving accidents are one of the most common types of car accidents that result in serious or fatal injuries, as the negligent driver tends to speed, swerve, drive recklessly or the wrong way, endangering innocent drivers and passengers that are in the wrong place and the wrong time. In cases of drunk driving injury accidents, the individual committed the wrongdoing must be held accountable and be forced to pay for all the damages that they caused to innocent victims.

This will include the medical bills and rehabilitation, future medical treatments and care, as well as loss of income from work and any future predicted economic losses that are a result of the injury. There are also non-economic losses, such as pain and suffering and mental anguish, physical impairment and disfigurement that will be addressed in our comprehensive claim that we file on your behalf. A New York car accident lawyer from Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek takes on these cases with a determination to bring the responsible party to justice, seeking the maximum possible compensation for our client or their families.

Drunk Driver Accidents in New York: The Legal Process

State law requires that any injured victim acts quickly after an accident. You have a short period of time in which to file to recover compensation for damages. The first step in less serious injury cases is to file a No-Fault Application (NF-2) with your own insurer. You have only 30 days in which to file this form, and it is crucial that it is correctly filled out and sent within this time restriction. Our firm can help by immediately filing your forms for you. It is crucial for you claim to be filed with the correct insurance company, and when an injured individual asks for the form themselves, there can be some difficulty in receiving it in a timely manner. Our firm has extensive experience in these matters and will ensure that your forms are correct and that the right insurance company receives them.

When a serious injury has taken place in the drunk driving accident, you have the right to file a lawsuit against the liable party. The criteria for what is considered "serious" can be vague and those who are disabled by severe soft tissue injuries will need to have careful documentation of their injuries and damages they suffered. Our legal team at HKD has over 60 years of combined experience in filing claims against negligent drivers and an impressive record of success in court. We advise you to contact our firm at once if you have been the victim in a drunk driving accident so that we can initiate the action that will bring you financial relief. The earlier we are involved in your case, the better for you and your family. We can ensure that vital evidence is preserved, and will vigilantly protect your right to the compensation you deserve.

Contact a New York City drunk driving accident attorney from our firm today.