Brooklyn Car Accident Injury Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus, truck or car accident, you may be able to recover medical expenses, lost wages and other losses you suffered.

It is extremely important to have well-qualified legal advice before signing an insurance release or making a statement to an insurance company representative. At the Brooklyn, New York, law firm of Lozner & Mastropietro, we have represented clients in motor vehicle accident cases since 1996. We offer the skill and experience needed to secure maximum compensation.

To speak with one of our lawyers about your car accident claim, please contact us to schedule a complimentary consultation.

What Should I Do After I’m in a Car Accident?

Your first priority after a car accident is to seek medical attention

When you have been injured in a car crash, the first thing to do is get proper medical attention, even if your injuries do not seem serious. What seems like “minor” neck pain could really be a spinal cord injury that eventually results in partial paralysis if not treated correctly.

Prompt medical attention is also important because it fully documents your medical condition and the extent of your injuries. This can prove to be extremely valuable evidence in the event you decide to pursue a personal injury claim. Then, these steps will further help with following up on your case:

• Call the police. Calling the police at the scene of the accident is key to a correct investigation and police report.
• Obtain the precinct number of the police officers, the precinct contact information and the Accident Report Number, so you can get a copy of the report later on.
• While waiting for the police to arrive, exchange information with any other drivers involved.
  ***DO NOT DISCUSS THE ACCIDENT WITH THEM OR BLAME ANYONE, ESPECIALLY YOURSELF.***
  Write down the other motorists:
  • Names
  • Sex
  • Phone numbers
  • Drivers license, license plate and registration numbers
  • State where their drivers license and registration were issued
  • Insurance company and policy number
• Make note of the name and insurance of the car’s owner (which can be different from the driver). Note if any of the other motorists appear to be under any sort of outside influence (drugs, alcohol, etc.).
• Write down names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses who saw the accident. Then note the damage to your car and other vehicles, taking down the make, model, year and damage sustained to each car involved. Record the date, time, location and circumstances of the accident (you can even draw a diagram of what happened). If you have a camera with you, take photos of the accident scene and of the damage sustained by the vehicles involved.
• If your vehicle was involved in the accident, get a copy of the police accident report and inform your automobile insurance company about the accident as soon as possible.
• Contact an attorney BEFORE YOU CALL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY if you have questions about your legal rights. If the insurance company should call you first, DO NOT give a statement. Instead, take down any relevant information (i.e., the company’s name, claim number and phone number) and advise them that your attorney will return their call.
• If you were the driver of a car involved in an accident, you must complete a New York State Motor Vehicle Accident report within thirty (30) days of the accident. Contact an attorney BEFORE you complete this accident report.

Your next step is to file a claim for insurance benefits to recover for your injuries

During this stressful time, it is difficult to understand the complicated New York insurance laws and regulations, particularly those involving No-Fault benefits. However, a claim for No-Fault benefits MUST BE FILED WITHIN 30 DAYS of the accident or potential benefits can be reduced or lost. Our attorneys at Lozner & Mastropietro are here to help guide you through the complex insurance process.

You must determine if your motor vehicle crash was the result of another’s negligence

If you suffered serious injuries in a motor vehicle crash or lost the support of a loved one as a result of a fatal car accident caused by another’s negligence, you may be entitled to a personal injury or wrongful death claim. In New York State, a car accident victim may recover for injuries even if he or she was partially at fault for the accident.

Our lawyers will pursue legal action to recover the compensation to which you are entitled. We will file the personal injury lawsuit against the responsible parties for financial losses such as medical bills and lost wages not covered by No-Fault, Uninsured Motorist or Underinsured Motorist coverage; pain and suffering; projected life-care costs and possibly more.

Experienced Car Accident Trial Lawyers Proving Your Case

In New York State, a person must prove two main issues to a judge or a jury in any car or motor vehicle accident claim:

• Liability – It must be shown that the negligent party was at least partially at fault for the accident.
• Injury or Damages – The full injury or value of the claim must also be demonstrated. This may require the use of expert analysis and medical testimony that can attest to the severity of the injuries and the extent of financial and emotional losses suffered.

At Lozner & Mastropietro, our Brooklyn trial attorneys have the resources and experience to see that our clients recover full compensation for injuries due to car or other motor vehicle accidents.