New York City Car Accident Lawyer

Liability in a NYC Car Accident

In any car accident in which an injury takes place, it is critical to determine who is liable. Each case has unique circumstances, and some cases have more than one driver who has liability. Whether the driver that caused the injury accident was driving drunk, speeding, texting, or driving recklessly, once they are identified as the responsible party, legal action against them should be initiated by a New York City car accident lawyer from Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek. Our legal team has extensive experience in seeking compensation for damages for our clients in serious car accident injury cases. The first and most critical step after an injury accident is to contact our firm to discuss your legal case and protect your rights.

Understanding Insurance Companies and Liability

In very serious injury cases, including those in which a death took place, there can be efforts by the insurance company to try to deny that their client had liability; they may investigate the case and try to prove another party was responsible. Our legal team has developed powerful resources to assist us in serious injury claims, including independent accident investigators to support our case when necessary. Any serious injury claim will likely require negotiations; our firm has successfully negotiated countless high value settlements for clients over our years in practice, and we can evaluate your injury case to determine how to move forward with a claim or lawsuit.

Liability is the critical point in any legal claim against another party. In many cases, the liability can rest with both parties, and the compensation for damages will be paid based upon the percentage of liability. For example, if you are found to be 40% liable and the other party 60% liable, the other party will be forced to pay 60% of the settlement, award or judgment. We are very familiar with all aspects of injury claims, and can greatly assist you in determining the merit of your case. In some injury cases, it is very clear who is at fault, and there are police reports to back up the information. Others may be more difficult, and you need to ensure that you have proven legal representation in either case.

Contact a New York City car accident attorney from our firm at once if you have been injured in a car accident and another party has liability.