Car accidents may occur for any number of reasons. Some of them, like inclement weather, may be beyond the control of drivers. However, there are also plenty of times when drivers are at fault. Some of the most common causes of accidents in Queens include:
Driver inattention or distraction (i.e. distracted driving)
Following too closely (i.e. tailgating)
Failure to yield right-of-way
Unsafe or improper passing, lane change, or lane usage
Speeding
Driving while intoxicated
and more
Although New York is a no-fault state, which means each person involved in an accident must first turn to their own insurance provider for compensation, you can hire a car accident attorney to sue a negligent driver in certain instances, as when your policy won’t cover the extent of injuries and damages, or if significant injury (disfigurement, dismemberment, etc.) or death occur, for example.
Even if you share some portion of blame for the accident, it doesn’t prevent you from seeking compensation from others deemed at fault. Your trusted car accident lawyer from Shaevitz & Shaevitz can help you determine if additional compensation is due in your case.