The Barnes Firm Injury Attorneys

There were over 3-thousand accidents involving bicyclists last year across New York City. Most of these accidents were attributed to driver error. That means the driver of a vehicle did something wrong to cause the accident. We've found that distractions were one of the top causes that sent bicyclists to New York emergency rooms. Traffic laws are often misunderstood, so if you find yourself in a Manhattan bike accident, you should go over your options with an experienced lawyer who understands New York's complex legal system

If you're in a car accident and suffer any injuries, then you should call 911 while at the scene. After you've received medical treatment, then you should call one of our attorneys to evaluate your options and protect your legal rights.

If you're injured in an accident --- even if it's minor --- you need to contact the police immediately to make a police report. if no one's been injured, police might not make a report. In these cases, you should exchange information with everyone involved, and take pictures of the accident scene and damages. Of course, If you "are" injured, you need immediate medical attention, and it would be a good idea to also contact an attorney to protect your rights.

After any car accident, it's critical to gather as much information as possible. This includes contact information on everyone involved... including their name, address, phone number, and insurance information. You should also take pictures of the accident and write down the make, year, and model of the vehicles involved. All of this information could be crucial pieces of evidence if you decide to file a personal injury claim.

Generally speaking, you'll sue the at-fault driver who caused the accident. If you're injured as a passenger in a car accident, you may also want to contact an experienced personal injury attorney to help determine who's at fault and if there are any limitations on who you can hold responsible. These cases can be unique to your situation, and you'll want to get the right information before deciding on a course of action.

Insurance adjusters evaluate the claim based on several factors including the nature of the impact, the nature and extent of the injuries, the amount of the medical bills, any loss of earnings, and the claimant’s length of treatment and recovery. In many cases, you're going to want to go over your case with an experienced personal injury attorney who can help you get the maximum compensation you're owed after an accident.

If you've been in an accident and your car's totaled, most insurance companies will cover the cost of a replacement. However, your insurance coverage might require you to pay a deductible. If the accident wasn't your fault, the other driver's insurance company should be covering the costs of a replacement and any other damages you've sustained as a result of the crash.

Air bags are safety mechanisms designed to reduce the impact of a car crash on vehicle occupants. When they don't function properly, people can get seriously injured -- and you can hold the manufacturer responsible for defective safety features like air bags. However, these lawsuits are extremely costly to litigate -- and you'll want to go over your options with an experienced attorney before filing a claim.

When you've been involved in a car accident, there's at least one party who's at-fault and responsible for the crash. You have the right to hold them responsible, and in most cases their insurance company will need to compensate you for damages you've suffered as a result of the crash. It's a good idea to get in touch with an experienced car accident lawyer to help you get the best possible result for your case.

There are two different categories of damages you can be compensated for if you've been hurt in a car accident: Special damages and general damages. General damages include things like medical bills, lost time at work, and other costs that have a specific dollar amount. "SPECIAL" damages are more subjective. This includes emotional distress - and it takes an experienced attorney who's handled cases like yours before to get an accurate idea of how much you can be compensated for your emotional distress.

This happens more often than you might think. Insurance companies often deny claims, leaving car accident victims paying for their medical bills, repair costs, and other expensive bills on their own. If you've been injured, you may want to call an experienced car accident lawyer to help you get the best possible result from an accident claim.

If the uninsured driver was at-fault for an accident, you can hold them responsible for compensating you for any damages. However, this is often a very challenging process. It's best to go over your options with an experienced car accident lawyer before deciding to file a lawsuit yourself.

It depends on whether the at fault motorist’s car insurance carrier accepts liability. Most property damage claims settle in two to four weeks after an accident. Bodily injury claims depend on injuries, treatment and recovery time.

A car is deemed “totaled” if the repair estimate is more than the fair market value of the vehicle. In addition to repair costs or the cost of replacing your vehicle, you may have other bills associated with an accident too. These include medical bills, lost earning capacity and more. In these cases, you could be compensated for these costs. Give The Barnes Firm a call, and we'll help go over your case for free.

It really depends on who's responsible for it. You can ask your claims adjuster about a rental if you're making a claim on another person’s policy. If you've been injured, you'll also want to talk with an experienced car accident lawyer. In most cases, you could be compensated for any additional transportation costs if the accident wasn't your fault.