Car Accident Attorney in NYC

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): New York City Car Accidents

What should I do after a car accident?

First and foremost, you and every person involved in the accident and at the scene need to receive proper medical attention, if needed. Once you have been treated and you are in a stable condition, you should then contact a New York City car accident lawyer at Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP. With the help of a competent and knowledgeable legal representative, you can recover compensation for injuries resulting from your accident if the other driver was negligent or careless in operating his/her motor vehicle.

Do I really need an attorney?

Sometimes insurance companies won’t give you an appropriate amount of money for your injuries. If that is the case in your car accident or other vehicle accident, you need to speak with a lawyer immediately. Should you be expected to suffer financially as well as physically because another person was operating a vehicle carelessly or recklessly? No. A lawyer can help you if you or a loved one has been severely injured in an accident.

How much compensation can I expect to receive?

It is impossible to give an accurate answer to this question without meeting with you and discussing the specifics of your accident. When you schedule a consultation with an accident lawyer, you will be able to go over every aspect of the injury-causing collision in order to determine the best course of action in recovering damages.

What if I feel I was at fault?

It is important to wait for proper investigation before taking responsibility for the accident. Even if you think you caused the accident, it is possible that you are mistaken. This is a frequent occurrence after a serious collision – you might be so upset and shaken that you automatically think that you must have caused the accident somehow. Wait for the professionals to determine what actually happened before you make statements of fault.

The driver who crashed into me was obviously negligent. Do I have rights?

Yes. With the help of a NYC car accident attorney at our firm, you can work together to make a case to recover compensation for your injuries. Every case is unique and your lawyer should work with you to build a personalized case – at our law offices, you will receive individual consultations that give you and your case the attention you deserve.

If I have been injured in a bus accident, can I recover compensation for my injuries?

Bus accidents can be extremely dangerous and even fatal. If you were hit by a bus or were injured while riding the bus, you could have a legal right to receive compensation for any and all injuries that you incurred because of the accident. An attorney must prove that the bus driver was somehow negligent in order to recover damages.

My injuries did not seem severe at the time of the accident, but now I am in pain. What can I do?

You need to speak with an attorney immediately. This is an unfortunate situation that commonly occurs with car accidents and other vehicle accidents. In the excitement and upset after the collision, your adrenaline is pumping and you might feel like you don’t have any injuries at all. Later on, you might start to feel pain and have difficulty with one or more areas of your body. A car accident lawyer can help you.

Should I keep track of my medical bills?

Yes. Documentation of any expenses related to your injuries can be very helpful when you file a suit to obtain compensation for the money you have spent on your rehabilitation/treatment.

Contact a New York City car accident lawyer at our firm to discuss your case.