Auto Accidents

Car Wrecks Change Lives Forever. Help is Available.

Our attorneys have represented hundreds of auto accident victims. We make sure that you recover the maximum compensation possible for your injuries and lost wages. We work with doctors, health care providers, insurance companies, witnesses and the police to maximize your settlement or verdict.

Limits on auto accident claims

People injured in automobile accidents must be aware of the time limits on their eligibility to file with the insurance company. They should also know about the state’s no-fault law, which limits the types of injuries that can be subjects of lawsuits. Contact an experienced lawyer right away. Call Shandell, Blitz, Blitz, & Ashley, to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case. We will help with no-fault claims or develop a strong case for compensation through a personal injury lawsuit.

We represent people injured in accidents such as:

• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Rear end accidents
• Pedestrian knockdowns
• Multi car accidents
• Intersection accidents

Inattention

Accidents such as these are most frequently caused by inattention. Talking on a cell phone, changing the radio station, eating, look at your passenger while talking—all of these things seem harmless, but when done at the wrong time, can have devastating consequences.

Drunk driving

Other accidents are the result of drunk driving. New York’s dram shop law allows victims of drunk driving crashes to file claims against the bar or restaurant that served the drunk driver.

If you are in an auto accident…

• Call the police
• Get the name of the officer
• Get the insurance information of the other driver
• Seek medical attention as soon as possible
• If you have a camera in the car, take pictures

Do not agree to any offer from the insurance company without consulting an attorney

Before you talk with an insurance adjuster, consult an experienced car accident lawyer. The insurance company’s goal is to get you to accept the smallest amount possible to maximize their profit. Our goal is to maximize the compensation you receive for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Because we are thorough, aggressive, and very well prepared, many insurance companies hate to see us on the other side. This frequently results in a better settlement offer than would have been possible otherwise.

A car wreck can change your life in an instant. You may be disabled for life, paralyzed or suffer a brain injury. You ability to live life as fully as possible depends in part on receiving the level of compensation needed to get the right treatment and care. If you have been injured in a car accident, contact the Manhattan lawyers who will fight to get you the resources you need and deserve.