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Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation in New York

If you are injured during a motor vehicle accident that the state of New York deems serious, you could be eligible to file a lawsuit seeking compensation. Your attorney can provide advice on whether your injuries meet the criteria for this.

Insurance companies are experts at contesting your losses. Insurance companies can offer settlements that are not enough to cover your losses.

Damages

If you've suffered injuries in a motor vehicle crash you may be entitled to compensation. These damages are intended to pay for your expenses and losses, including medical expenses as well as lost income and property damage. Additionally, you can receive compensation for suffering and pain. This kind of compensation is more subjective and may be difficult to quantify. However, a competent tort attorney can assist you in obtaining the most amount of compensation for your injuries.

If, for instance you sustain an injury that results in permanent impairment of your arm or your leg the compensation could include future expenses associated with the impairment. This could include physical therapy and surgeries and prosthetics, as well as equipment. A permanent loss of a leg or a disfigurement could cause emotional trauma for the rest of your life and a decrease in quality of life. This is called mental anguish.

Insurance companies often attempt to decrease the value of non-economic damages, which are intangible. Morgan & Morgan's skilled tort lawyers can ensure that you get the total value of your general damages.





Medical bills

When you are injured in a motor vehicle crash, medical bills can pile up quickly. You might feel overwhelmed by the cost especially if you're still recovering from your injuries.

There are a variety of ways to help car accident victims pay their medical bills. In New York, all drivers are required to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) which covers the victim's initial medical expenses following an accident. PIP will also cover loss of income for up to 90 days if an accident victim is unable to work.

In addition to PIP, a victim's health insurance and Medicare may also cover their medical expenses. The only requirement is that the patient must prove the cost is directly related to the incident. This can be accomplished by submitting bills and receipts from the doctor.

Some doctors and hospitals will allow an accident victim negotiate a settlement agreement in exchange for a lien against the victim's personal injury settlement or verdict. These liens are also referred as medical liens or hospital liens. If you don't resolve these liens in an acceptable time frame, the debts may be transferred to collections. Victims can also seek compensation for the expenses incurred by getting to and from medical appointments by keeping track and keeping their mileage receipts.

Loss of wages

If you are unable to work due to an accident in your car it can be extremely difficult to pay the bills. The loss of a few weeks' pay or even a full month could be a major blow to many Americans who live from paycheck to pay. Accident victims are typically capable of recovering lost wages in their lawsuits arising from car accidents.

Typically, claims for lost wages are determined by calculating the amount of time an injured worker could have worked in the absence of their injuries. This can include missed shifts, overtime and any work done while in hospital. To prove the loss of income the plaintiff has to seek documentation from his employer. This could be in the form of letters that document the time they spent away from work, as well as their hourly rate or salary. Other documentation can include pay stubs and copies of the injured person's last year's tax return.

It is important to ensure that the claim package is filed as soon as it is possible following an accident. This will allow the victim to receive the maximum benefit from their claim. In addition, evidence of the accident can be more convincing when it is made available as quickly as is possible.

motor vehicle accident law firm olathe and suffering

The physical pain and emotional distress that result from a car crash can be extremely difficult to place a value on. However, it's important to seek out compensation for these losses in the event of an accident.

These are known as non-economic damages. These damages may include suffering and pain as well as loss of enjoyment in life, PTSD, and more. It may take time to fully understand how your injury has affected you, which is why these costs aren't as easy to quantify as medical expenses or lost wages.

The lawyer you hire can use one of two methods to determine the amount of pain and loss. The most commonly used method is the multiplier system, where your entire economic damages are added up--including your past and future medical bills or loss of income because of your injury, and property damage--and multiplied by a number that ranges between 1.5 to 5. The greater the number, the more serious your injuries are thought to be.

Another way to measure the degree of pain and suffering is through the basis of per diem. Under this method lawyers can request the jury to award you an amount of money for each day you be afflicted by your injury. This can be especially helpful for accident victims who work outside of the home or have to care for children while they heal from their injuries.