Motor Vehicle Accident FAQ

What Type of Vehicle Accidents Case Do You Have?

What should I do if I am in an accident?

Regardless of how minor you think the accident is, you should always report it to the police. Write down names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses, and make sure the police officer gives you a copy of the driver exchange information form. Call your insurance agent and your insurance company immediately for further instructions. If you do not report the accident, the insurance company may deny payment of any claims you file subsequently. Your insurance company must notify you within 30 (thirty) days of receiving proper notice of the claim whether it will pay or deny your claim or that it is investigating the claim.

If the accident is not my fault, do I have to let my own insurer know about it, and, if I do, will they raise my insurance premiums?

What kind of coverage is my insurer required to provide?
Yes, you need to inform your insurance company of the accident. New York is a no-fault automobile accident state. That means your insurance company is required to pay for your medical expenses up to a certain amount, depending on the policy you purchased.

What if I received a traffic citation stating I was the cause of the accident? Do I still have a case?

That depends. If the accident was not completely your fault, you can still recover damages from the other driver for the portion of the accident that was his or her fault. New York allows injured parties to bring claims against others even if they were partially at fault.

Bold labels are required.

Contact Information Name

E-mail Address Please enter a valid e-mail address.

Phone

Brief description of your legal issue

Please verify that you have read the disclaimer. I have read the disclaimer. disclaimer.

The use of the Internet or this form for communication with the firm or any individual member of the firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Confidential or time-sensitive information should not be sent through this form.

Let Us Help You! | Free Consultations | Call for Immediate Assistance | No Fee Unless We Win

The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. 250 West 57th Street
New York NY 10107 Telephone: (212) 977-7033
Telephone: (718) 967-5377
Fax: (212) 977-7035
New York Law Office
Directions
E-mail the firm

ATTORNEY ADVERTISING

* 40 million (structured settlement total payout), ** 15 million - final settlement 7.940 mil, *** 13 million - 4.450 final settlement, **** Settled for 3.5 Million 1. Case settled after verdict for $7,960,000.00, 2. Case settled after verdict for $4,400,000.00, 3. Case settled after verdict for $3,500,000.00, 4. Total amount of payout of "structured settlement", 5. Total amount of payout of "structured settlement", 6. Case settled after verdict for $650,000.00, 7. Case settled after verdict for $975,000.00

The New York City (NYC) personal injury law firm, The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., represents clients in Manhattan and New York County, Brooklyn and Kings County, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, as well as serving Nassau County and Long Island, Suffolk County, Rockland County, Westchester County, Harlem and throughout the State of New York.