There were over 300,000 motor vehicle accidents in New York State in 2011 according to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Over one-third of those accidents involved injuries to the driver or passenger.
If there is negligence on behalf of the other driver or if you’re a passenger, the driver of the vehicle you occupy or the other driver, you may be entitled to damages for injuries sustained in the motor vehicle accident.
Negligence can be due to intentional or reckless conduct by a driver in the operation of the motor vehicle. Other examples can include:
Contact us at Viola, Cummings & Lindsay LLP today for help filing a claim after an auto accident. We work with clients throughout the Niagara Falls area, including Lockport, Tonawanda, North Tonawanda, and Corning, New York.
Having experienced personal injury attorneys handling your claim will improve the likelihood of a recovery for your severe injuries and the future medical expenses and lost earnings along with the pain and suffering that you experienced.
At Viola, Cummings & Lindsay LLP in Niagara Falls, our personal injury attorneys have extensive experience in litigating auto accident cases on behalf of injured drivers and passengers. Tell us if you were recently involved in a car accident in Lockport, Tonawanda, North Tonawanda, or Corning, New York.
We can assist you in filing your no-fault application for medical treatment and pursue the negligent party to ensure you receive full compensation for your injuries whether by settlement or trial. Our personal injury lawyers have extensive trial experience handling motor vehicle accidents for our clients and for clients referred to us from other firms.