New York Car Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one was in a car accident you may be dealing with expensive medical bills, the inability to return to work, and potentially life-altering injuries. At Fiedler Deutsch, LLP we do not believe victims should have to pay for damages sustained in a car accident if the accident was not their fault. We help seriously injured victims go up against negligent drivers and their insurance companies in car accident lawsuits, and receive maximum compensation for a full recovery. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Why Choose Our New York Car Accident Lawyers?

We believe relationships matter. Our lead attorneys, Duane and Adam, always handle cases and clients personally.

We offer 24-hour availability, and encourage you to call or text us whenever you would like for information about your case.

We have relationships with experts, judges, and even our adversaries that enable us to move cases more quickly and effectively than other firms.

What Causes Car Accidents in New York?

Thousands of car accidents occur throughout New York every year. At Fiedler Deutsch, LLP, we recognize that most auto accidents are preventable. We are passionate about holding negligent and irresponsible drivers responsible for the accidents they cause in our community. Our Westchester County personal injury lawyers can help you identify fault for your car accident and pursue compensation from the responsible party or parties.

Some causes of car accidents in Westchester include:

Distracted driving
Operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Speeding
Breaking roadway rules
Ignoring rights-of-way
Making unsafe turns or lane changes
Dangerous roads
Defective car parts

As your car accident attorneys, one of the first tasks we will complete for you is revisiting the scene of your crash to collect evidence of fault. We gather statements from eyewitnesses, speak to police officers, take photographs, hire experts and work with crash reconstructionists to get to the bottom of what caused your crash. Then, we will file a claim against that party in order to gain maximum compensation for you. That is, if your injuries are serious enough to qualify outside of New York’s no-fault system.

Types of Compensation Available for a Car Accident

At Fiedler Deutsch, LLP, we have recovered millions of dollars for our clients. The two broad categories of damages or compensation available in a car accident case in New York are compensatory and punitive. Compensatory damages are the most common type, and reimburse you for tangible and intangible losses suffered in the accident. With the help of your personal injury attorney, you will create a full list of any past and future accident-related damages you are seeking from the responsible party in a fault-based lawsuit.

Some examples of compensatory damages include:

Health care costs
Property damage
Lost wages
Lost future capacity to earn
Emotional and physical pain and suffering
Permanent disabilities or disfigurement
Loss of services (in a wrongful death case)

Punitive damages may arise in a personal injury case involving a defendant who is guilty of gross negligence or maliciousness. If the defendant in your claim intended to harm you with his or her actions, behaved recklessly or behaved with an extreme disregard for your safety, a judge may decide to grant you punitive damages. The main point of punitive damages is to punish the defendant for their misconduct.

Contact Our New York Car Accident Lawyers Today

After an injury from a car accident, you have options. Whether you could benefit from assistance with the state’s no-fault insurance process or need representation during a lawsuit against a negligent party, we can help. The White Plains injury attorneys at Fiedler Deutsch, LLP have the expertise and resources to help car accident victims and family members recover maximum compensation and move forward. Call Fiedler Deutsch, LLP at (914) 993-0393 today for a free consultation or submit your information online, and we will get back to you shortly.