Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyers

Distracted Driving Accidents

Today, almost everyone has a smartphone, and that means there are more opportunities for drivers to be distracted than ever before. Even with smartphones out of the equation, drinking, eating, or just looking for a misplaced object can all cause the driver to take their eyes off the road and potentially cause an accident.

The team of Brooklyn car accident attorneys at The Barnes Firm will gather all available evidence to help prove a distracted driving case to help you get compensation.

Pedestrian Accidents

While streets may be primarily for vehicular traffic, pedestrians often cross or walk along the street as well. Unfortunately, there are times when pedestrians become involved in a car accident, with potentially fatal results. Our Brooklyn car accident attorneys have knowledge of applicable state and local laws to help get the largest possible settlement.

T-Bone Accidents

Some of the most severe accidents for motorists are T-bone accidents due to the fact that a car has less protection on the sides than in the front and back. Injuries can include neck, back, and head trauma, among others. Our Brooklyn vehicle accident attorneys have dealt with T-bone cases and will work to get you the best possible results.

New York State No Fault Law

New York has a set of rules called “No Fault Laws,” mandating that insurance policies need to compensate both the injured drivers and any passengers, regardless of who is at fault in an accident. However, it only applies to injuries, not damage done to your vehicle or any other physical property. There is also a limit to how much the No Fault Law will cover in NY — only $50,000 toward medical expenses and lost wages. If the compensation that you require is higher than this amount, you’ll need a car accident lawyer in Brooklyn on your side to help you get the money you deserve.

What NOT to Do After an Accident

After an accident, there are several things that you need to do immediately. But once everyone is safe and the police have been notified, we recommend that you do NOT do any of the following things:

1. Apologize. If you apologize, it could be seen as admitting guilt. Even if you think you might have been at fault, you don’t know if the other driver was distracted or if they had been drinking.
2. Speculate. Never take guesses about what you think happened. Stick to only listing the facts of what you are certain took place.
3. Talk About Your Case. Never talk about your case to anyone other than the person that you select as your Brooklyn car accident lawyer. Insurance companies may contact you and try to discredit your claim to save money, while a lawyer is only acting in your best interest.
4. Ignore Your Doctor. Even minor injuries from a crash can result in more serious ones if they’re not treated. If you ignore your doctor’s orders about taking the proper steps to heal, it can also hurt your case.
5. Post Your Accident to Social Media. Anyone may be able to view what you post on social media — including insurance companies. Our lawyers advise that you do not post anything about your car accident in Brooklyn on any of your social networks.

Rear-End Collision

Rear-end crashes occur more frequently than any other type of collision in the US. While sometimes you might just be dealing with a minor fender bender, other times this type of crash can result in severe injuries.