A New York Auto Accident Lawyer will tell you that Auto Accidents claim over 100,000 lives each year. They are also the leading cause of spinal injury and brain injury. Auto accidents can cause devastating injury and create significant medical bills and debt. If you have been injured in an Auto Accident it is important that you contact a New York Auto Accident Lawyer from Stephen Bilkis and Associates. We will be able to gather police reports, contact any witnesses and deal with insurance companies to get you the compensation you deserve.

The most common causes of an Auto Accident is:

• Speeding;
• Poor weather conditions;
• Drunk driving;
• Improper lane change or failing to signal;
• Negligence
• Auto defects.

An Auto accident usually involves complicated insurance issues which depending on the circumstances can involve multiple insurance companies. Dealing with this at a time when you are still reeling from the emotional trauma of the accident and your injuries can be overwhelming. Victims of a Car Accident can face lost wages, significant medical bills, and out of pocket expenses.

In New York, there are strict limitations in place pursuant to the “no-fault law” on the types of injuries an accident victim may sue for. A person who has suffered injury may sue for past, present and future economic damages and well as non-economic damages. Depending on the nature of your injury, it is possible to sue for things such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, medical expenses and loss of earning capacity to name a few.

Our New York Auto Accident Lawyer team will tell you that in New York, there are time limitations as to when you can file a claim. If you fail to file a claim during the stated time period (called the Statute of Limitations), you will permanently be barred from filing a claim. Therefore you should not wait, but take action as soon as feasible and contact a New York Injury Lawyer from our office for assistance.

If you or a loved on has been in an Auto Accident, Truck accident, ATV accident, Motorcycle accident or an SUV accident, it is important to seek legal advice. Stephen Bilkis and Associates have experienced lawyers who are ready to lend you advice, and will provide you with a free consultation. If you have a personal injury claim, from any Accident, including workers compensation, Slip and fall, medical malpractice or have suffered a work related injury such as a Construction Accident call our office for help at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW. We have offices throughout New York City and Long Island including: Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, Suffolk County, Nassau County and Westchester County.