{"id":12299,"date":"2022-07-23T21:32:17","date_gmt":"2022-07-24T01:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/napoli-law.local\/uncategorized\/whats-the-car-accident-lawsuit-process-in-new-york-state\/"},"modified":"2022-08-18T21:16:03","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T01:16:03","slug":"whats-the-car-accident-lawsuit-process-in-new-york-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/napolilaw.lemonadestand.org\/en\/article\/whats-the-car-accident-lawsuit-process-in-new-york-state\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the car accident lawsuit process in New York State?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13791 size-large\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/bigstock-Car-Accident-933780-1024x681-1.jpg\" alt=\"a firefighter near a car accident\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many car accidents are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.napolilaw.lemonadestand.org\/article\/what-causes-a-pedestrian-car-accident\/\">minor<\/a>, involving minimal property damage, and hopefully no one is seriously hurt. However, the physical, emotional and financial impacts of a serious accident can have long term effects. In these instances, it is important to understand the car accident lawsuit process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance companies are not always eager <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/financial-edge\/0211\/what-to-do-when-insurance-companies-wont-pay.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to pay out benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In most cases, the insurers of the parties involved in the accident discuss the settlement themselves. That can leave a person who\u2019s injured unsure about what\u2019s going to happen next. That stress can make a bad situation worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time it takes to settle even a \u201cstandard process lawsuit\u201d in New York can vary widely. However, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nolo.com\/legal-encyclopedia\/timeline-personal-injury-lawsuit.html#:~:text=The%20litigation%20phase%20starts%20when,case%20to%20get%20to%20trial.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">car accident lawsuit process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> normally consists of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-Litigation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Litigation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovering damages<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Pre-litigation of a car accident<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-litigation is the time before a lawsuit is filed. During this period, car accident lawyer(s) prepare to pursue a claim on your behalf. This usually includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collecting and assembling evidence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filing a no-fault claim on your behalf (for PIP coverage)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notifying the at-fault party of the potential lawsuit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginning settlement discussions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes in the car accident lawsuit process, settlement discussions reach a fair resolution without the need to go to court. In other cases, the process continues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Litigation of a car accident<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/wex\/litigation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Litigation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the process of filing the lawsuit and negotiating toward a settlement. It can end before a trial, or it can continue through a trial. During this process, car accident attorney(s) usually:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File suit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete discovery, the process whereby all parties obtain evidence from each other<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Represent you at trial<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach a settlement agreement or advocate for a settlement at trial.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a case goes to trial, and does not settle during the trial, it will end with a verdict. While a\u00a0 favorable result at trial is the goal, the process is not complete. Not everybody lives up to their obligations after a verdict or settlement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Recovering damages<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases damages will be paid by an insurance company. However, when that\u2019s not the case it can be a challenge to recover damages. When this happens, an attorney can help to force the at-fault party to pay the agreed-upon amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>How can a lawyer help?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lawyer is an essential partner in guiding you through the personal injury lawsuit process. This is especially true when dealing with insurance companies. It\u2019s also true when the parties don\u2019t agree on who\u2019s at fault.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By helping you understand the car accident lawsuit process, an attorney can also help you maintain a positive frame of mind. That\u2019s in addition to negotiating a more favorable settlement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>What kind of damages can I sue for?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a variety of damages that you can be awarded money for if you\u2019re in a car accident. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical damage to your car<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediate medical bills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term medical bills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Death or disability benefits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punitive damages, if the at-fault party\u2019s actions were especially severe<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been injured in an accident, the attorneys at Napoli Shkolnik can walk you through the car accident lawsuit process. During a free consultation, your legal options will be outlined. Then, if you decide to pursue a case, a Napoli Shkolnik attorney can help you obtain the compensation you deserve.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many car accidents are minor, involving minimal property damage, and hopefully no one is seriously hurt. 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