Car and Motor Vehicle Accidents in
New York
If you have been involved or suffered from a personal injury, such as being in an automobile accident, suffered a slip/trip and fall, the Law Offices of Neil Kalra can help you get the help you deserve.
ACCIDENTS
A disabling injury occurs every 13 seconds and a death occurs every 14 minutes from a motor vehicle accident. A great number of these individuals will have suffered some level of disability, do not seek immediate medical attention, and live with pain for a substantial amount of time. These individuals may have rights that they are unaware of. Laws are in place that afford the injured victim rights towards becoming whole. Delaying or guessing about the value of your injury case can result in the loss of valuable rights and thousands of dollars.
What To Do If You Have a Car Accident
- Stop Immediately. Stay Calm and do what you can within reason to
avoid blocking traffic.
- Call the Police. Make sure that the investigation officer takes
down your version of the accident.
- Ask to be taken to the hospital for a check up if you feel any
soreness or pain. You do not have to have any visible injury such as
broken bones or drawn blood to be considered injured. Remember, it’s
your health at stake so seek immediate medical attention.
- Obtain Facts About Other Vehicles. Get their insurance
information, plate number, etc.
- If an insurance adjuster shows up at the scene,
don’t give any
statements and do not sign anything.
- Obtain names, addresses, and phone numbers of all
witnesses.
- Write down any statements made by other drivers after the
incident.
Car Phones and
You
We have all done it. But remember,
drivers using cellular phones while operating a motor vehicle have a 34%
greater risk of having an accident than other motorists. If you must use
your cellular phone, please choose a hands-free attachment. Remember,
driving while talking on your handheld phone is now against the law in
New York State.
The Neil Kalra law offices in Forest Hills
Queens concentrate in personal injury cases. Our practice areas include car and
motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, abuse and
injuries, lead paint poisoning, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, construction accidents, HMO liability and other
areas.
Contact the Personal Injury Law Offices of Neil Kalra (in Forest Hills, Queens, New
York) immediately if you feel you have been hurt by the fault of
another. Call (718) 897-2211.
Remember, if you don’t know your rights, then
you have no rights.
