Car Accidents

New York Car Accident Lawyer & Attorney

In the bustling streets and crowded highways of New York, a car accident can occur in the blink of an eye, yet its repercussions can last a lifetime. Victims are suddenly faced with debilitating injuries, overwhelming medical debt, the inability to work, and the aggressive tactics of insurance companies whose primary goal is to minimize their own financial liability. During this confusing and stressful time, you need a powerful advocate in your corner. As a seasoned New York Car Accident Attorney, Bradley A. Sacks is committed to shouldering your legal burdens, fighting the insurance companies on your behalf, and tirelessly pursuing the full and fair compensation you need to recover and move forward.

Navigating New York’s Complex “No-Fault” and “Serious Injury” Laws
New York operates under a complex hybrid insurance system. The “No-Fault” portion of the law means that your own auto insurance policy will initially cover your medical expenses and a portion of your lost wages, regardless of who caused the accident. However, these No-Fault benefits are limited and do not provide any compensation for your pain and suffering.

To step outside of the No-Fault system and file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver for pain and suffering damages, you must prove that you have sustained a “serious injury” as defined by New York Insurance Law § 5102(d). This legal threshold includes conditions such as:

• Death
• Dismemberment or significant disfigurement
• A fracture (broken bone)
• Loss of a fetus
• Permanent loss of use of a body organ, member, function, or system
• Permanent consequential limitation of use of a body organ or member
• Significant limitation of use of a body function or system
• A non-permanent injury that prevents you from performing substantially all of your usual daily activities for at least 90 of the 180 days following the accident.

Proving a “serious injury” is a critical battleground in a car accident case. Insurance companies will aggressively challenge this, using their own doctors to downplay the severity of your condition. Our firm works closely with your treating physicians and a network of medical experts to meticulously document your injuries and their devastating impact on your life, ensuring your case meets and exceeds this crucial legal standard.

Handling All Types of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Our firm has extensive experience representing clients injured in every conceivable type of traffic collision, including:

• Head-On and Rear-End Collisions: Often resulting in severe whiplash, back, and spinal cord injuries.
• T-Bone (Side-Impact) Accidents: Frequently causing catastrophic injuries due to the limited protection on the sides of a vehicle.
• Distracted Driving Accidents: Caused by drivers who are texting, talking on the phone, or otherwise not paying attention.
• Drunk Driving (DWI/DUI) Accidents: Pursuing both civil damages and potential punitive damages against reckless drunk drivers.
• Commercial Truck and Tractor-Trailer Accidents: Complex cases involving federal regulations and powerful trucking companies.
• Motorcycle Accidents: Vigorously defending the rights of riders who often face unfair bias.
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents: Protecting our most vulnerable road users from negligent drivers.
• Uber, Lyft, and Rideshare Accidents: Navigating the complex layers of insurance coverage involved.
• Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/SUM) Claims: Helping you recover compensation from your own policy when the at-fault driver has no or insufficient insurance.

Our Process: From Investigation to Resolution
When you entrust your case to the Law Office of Bradley A. Sacks, we immediately take control of the entire legal process. We will:

• Conduct a thorough investigation, securing police reports, witness statements, and photos/videos from the scene.
• Handle all communications with all insurance companies, protecting you from adjusters trying to get a recorded statement to use against you.
• Work with accident reconstructionists to prove how the other driver was at fault.
• Collect and analyze all medical records to build the case for your “serious injury.”
• Calculate the full value of your claim, including future medical needs and lost earning potential.
• Aggressively negotiate for a top-dollar settlement, but always be fully prepared to take your case to trial if the insurance company refuses to be fair.

Do not try to face the aftermath of a serious car accident alone. Contact us today for a free, comprehensive consultation to learn how we can fight for you.