Motor Vehicle Accidents

Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian walk-ways, and traffic signs. Accidents involving motor vehicles are among the most common causes of serious injury and death in New York.  Even a seemingly minor car accident can have significant consequences, while the most serious accidents can be devastating. Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP understands the devastating effects a motor vehicle accident can have on all aspects of your life. Nobody expects the kind of life-altering changes that follows an accident. The emotional stress of dealing with physical pain, the insurance company and a growing pile of bills can be overwhelming.  As there are strict time limitations, contact Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP to protect your rights and obtain the maximum recovery to compensate you for your pain and suffering, lost earnings and medical expenses. Some of your rights are:

Lawsuit

You have rights if you were injured in an accident due to another’s negligence.  With decades of litigation and trial experience, the attorneys at Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP will not hesitate to take your claim to Court.

No-Fault Coverage

Regardless of who was at fault, No-Fault insurance helps those injured in motor vehicle accidents cover their medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses after accidents. However, there is a short window of time after the accident to file for these benefits.

Insurance Coverage for Motor Vehicles

Understanding how your New York car insurance policy works can help protect your rights after an accident. Our experienced attorneys will provide you with information to help you determine if you have the coverage you need to protect yourself and your passengers after an accident, and what to do if the driver who caused the accident is uninsured or under insured.

Wrongful Death

You have rights if you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence behind the wheel. The attorneys at Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP have decades of experience handling car accident claims, and will help you get the compensation your family needs to move forward.

If you believe you have been the victim of a motor vehicle accident you may be entitled to monetary compensation for physical and emotional pain and suffering and economic losses.

  • Causes of Motor Vehicle Accidents

    Most motor vehicle accidents are caused by people exercising poor decision making while driving.  They place themselves and others at risk by

    •   Failing to comply with traffic signs, traffic laws, and stoplights
    •   Driver inattention – texting, making phone calls, using cell phone
    •   Malfunctions in a driver’s vehicle due to a lack of proper maintenance
    •   Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol

    Unfortunately, many accidents lead to severe injuries and depending on the force of the impact, they can result in permanent disabling injuries and even death.

     

  • Motor Vehicle Accident injuries frequently include

    • Fractures: Bone fractures are some of the most common injuries related to vehicle accidents.
    • Head, Neck and/or back injuries: During a collision, a person’s head, neck and spine are especially vulnerable to trauma. The force of impact can cause a person to hit their head against objects within the car or wrench their neck and back. Any blunt trauma to the head or twisting of the neck and spine can become serious, and such injuries will need the attention of a medical professional to be sure the injured person is not in more danger.  Some typical injuries include:
      1. Loss in range of motion
      2. Numbness and tingling in the arms, shoulders, back or legs
      3. Dizziness
      4. Headaches
      5. Ringing in the ears
      6. Blurred vision
    •   Internal bleeding or organ damage: Motor vehicle accidents can cause internal bleeding due of the force of the impact, striking objects in the car, and the breaking of glass during the crash. These injuries are often difficult to detect, which is why they can quickly become more serious. If someone suspects internal bleeding, they will need to seek emergency medical care.
    •  Brain injuries: Car crashes can result in traumatic brain injuries, particularly when someone is ejected from the vehicle.
    • Burns: When a crash results in a vehicle fire, drivers and passengers are at risk of severe burn injuries. People who suffer burn injuries often have lasting disfigurement and endure excruciating and costly medical treatments.
    •  Death: The most serious car accident cases result in loss of life, either at the scene of the crash or shortly after.

     

  • Pedestrian accident

    Tragically, thousands of people are injured each year in New York while simply walking.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) reports that each year nearly 5,000 pedestrians die in motor vehicle related accidents, and approximately 76,000 pedestrians in 2012 suffered injuries when hit by a car or truck. A pedestrian struck by a car, truck, bus, or train is left with no protection from the force of the impact and are typically severely injured due to a driver’s negligence.  If you were involved in a Pedestrian Accident, you will need the experienced and skilled attorneys at Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP to help you pursue a personal injury lawsuit to fully compensate you for your pain and suffering, lost earnings and medical expenses.

     

  • Truck Accident

    Some of the most catastrophic motor vehicle accidents occur as a result of a large truck or tractor trailer colliding with automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles or even pedestrians.  Victims of a bus accident may sustain life-altering injuries, such as broken bones, severe head trauma, amputations, burns, lacerations and in some cases, the injuries can be fatal.  There are numerous regulations in operating a large truck including following special safety guidelines.  If you or a family member were injured in a truck related accident, contact the skilled and seasoned attorneys at Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP to protect your rights, interests and obtain the compensation that you are entitled to.

  • Bus Accident

    The attorneys at Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP understand the devastating impact that a severe injury suffered in a bus accident can have on a victim’s life.  Due to their massive size, buses can cause devastating injuries to other drivers, their own passengers, bicyclists and pedestrians.  Victims of a bus accident may sustain life-altering injuries, such as broken bones, severe head trauma, amputations, burns, lacerations and in some cases, the injuries can be fatal.  Unfortunately, many of these accidents are caused by negligent bus drivers and not just the driver but their employers and the supervision, training, and direction that is provided by the employers. Poor driving, failing to yield the right of way to pedestrians, vehicles, bicyclists, failing to see what’s clearly there to be seen, carelessness, fatigue and lack of training as well as other violations of the vehicle and traffic laws. Sometimes the accidents also involve the failure of the bus owner to simply properly maintain and/or equip the bus as required by the law.   As a result, victims of a bus accident may be entitled to compensation.  Our attorneys at Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP are committed to protecting your rights and will pursue full compensation for your pain and suffering, your lost earnings and medical bills. Additionally, we pursue compensation for victim’s families when the bus accidents end in fatalities.

  • Train Accident

    Due to their massive size and speed of travel, train accidents can have devastating and catastrophic impact on a victim’s life. Often, train accidents are the result of negligent train owners that may be overworking train drivers, not maintaining train carriages or failing to repair deteriorating rail track conditions and/or signals.  If you or a loved one was injured in a train accident, contact Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP who are committed to protecting your rights and pursuing full compensation for you pain and suffering, economic losses and medical expenses.

  • Bicycle Accident and Motorcycle Accident

    Even at low speeds, a helmet is no match for metal and concrete. Motorcycle riders involved in accidents rarely walk away with only cuts and bruises. It is well-documented that bicycle and motorcycle accidents are caused by automobile and truck drivers’ failure to see the bicycle or motorcycle.  Injuries sustained in these accidents are often severe and sometimes life-threatening. If you or a loved one was injured in a bicycle or motorcycle accident, contact Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP who are committed to protecting your rights and pursuing full compensation for your pain and suffering, economic losses and medical expenses.

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