Our office works with accident reconstruction and economic experts to help prepare your case. We will also help you decide whether it is more prudent to fight or to settle a case in order to obtain the maximum awards - and there is no cost to review your case.

As a car accident victim, you can seek compensation for your medical expenses and lost wages through no-fault insurance benefits. However, New York automobile insurance law is complex and requires that you meet specific filing deadlines. The following list of key deadlines can be crucial to your case:

• 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 you are recommended to 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

With so many complicated deadlines, filing the appropriate forms on time can be challenging when you are recovering from injuries sustained in an auto accident. NY law requires that your injuries be "serious" in order for your case to proceed, but what does that mean?

Many New York car accident lawsuits are dismissed because the injury is not deemed "serious." If you are involved in a car crash in New York State, and you wish to file a claim for damages beyond financial damages, such as the wrongful death of a loved one, NY law requires that your injuries meet the requirements of a "Serious Injury." The conditions for a serious injury include one of the following:

• Death
• Significant disfigurement
• Dismemberment
• Loss of a fetus
• Permanent loss or limitation of the use of a body organ or function
• Fracture
• An injury so severe that it prevents the victim from performing daily functions for at least 90 days during the first 6 months following the accident.

The Law Offices of Scott C. Gottlieb & Associates, LLP can help you navigate through the paperwork and determine the best course of action for your particular situation. Experience counts – and we have the successful track record and commitment to obtain compensation for your case.

If you feel that you or a loved one has suffered because of a car accident in Rochester or New York state, contact us today for a free review of your case - call our 24-hour answering service at (607) 724-7700 or submit our online contact form.

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