The car accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Scott C. Gottlieb & Associates, LLP, represents car accident victims in Rochester, New York, and throughout the state. If you have been in a New York car accident caused by someone else’s negligent or reckless driving, you may have a case – and we will fight for you!

Any car accident victim can seek compensation for medical expenses and lost wages through no-fault insurance benefits. New York insurance law awards benefits only to those who meet very specific deadlines, including:

• File Accident Report: 10-day deadline
• File No-Fault Claim: 30-day deadline
• File for lost wages: multiple deadlines
• File for New York state Disability: 30-day deadline
• File Notice of Claim (if applicable): 90-day deadline
• File claim against other driver: no specific deadline, but we recommend you do it as soon as possible
• File claims with MVAIC (the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation – responsible for no-fault benefits for those injured by someone without insurance): multiple deadlines
• File SUM/UM claim (supplementary uninsured motorist /underinsured motorist): as soon as possible
• File lawsuit: Typically within three years, but it can be shorter under certain circumstances, and a person who was a minor at time of accident may qualify for an extension

If your injuries meet the definition of “serious” under New York law, then you may also be eligible to file a lawsuit for additional damages beyond medical costs and lost wages.  However, many cases are rejected because the injuries aren’t deemed “serious” enough – and often victims become discouraged and confused and may not file claims for the compensation they deserve.

CONDITIONS FOR A SERIOUS INJURY MUST INCLUDE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Death:
• Dismemberment;
• Significant disfigurement;
• Fracture;
• Loss of a fetus;
• Permanent loss of use of a body organ, member, function or system;
• Significant limitation of use of a body function or system;
• A medically determined injury or impairment of a non-permanent naturewhich prevents the injured person from performing all of the material acts which constitute such person’s usual and customary daily activities for not less that 90 days during the 180 days immediately following the occurrence of the injury or impairment.

At the Law Offices of Scott C. Gottlieb & Associates, LLP, our car accident attorneys work with respected accident reconstruction and economic experts to help prepare your case. We build a case ready for the courtroom, but we are skilled negotiators, as well – and we will tell you if we think your chances for maximum compensation are better served by accepting an out-of-court settlement. Experience counts – and we have the successful track record and commitment to obtain compensation for your case.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries from a car accident in Rochester or New York State and the accident was not your fault, our car accident lawyers can review your case free of charge to determine whether you have a case.

The Rochester, NY, Law Offices of Scott C. Gottlieb & Associates MAKES HOUSE CALLS in Rochester and the surrounding areas. We see clients by appointment only, and we are available to do home and hospital visits if you are unable to travel. We also maintain offices in Binghamton and Syracuse, serving those cities and the surrounding areas.

Contact the New York Law Offices of Scott C. Gottlieb & Associates today for a FREE consultation by calling 1-800-TALK-LAW (1-800-825-5529) or (585) 546-8120 – or use our online contact form.