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How Do You Sue a Negligent Driver After a Car Accident in New York?

If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident in New York and suffered personal injuries, do you know your legal rights? Can you sue for compensation? The answer is yes—you have the right to seek justice and recover damages for the harm caused by a negligent driver. 

At De Caro & Kaplen, LLP, our experienced personal injury attorneys specialize in motor vehicle accident cases, including car crashes, truck wrecks, and bus accidents. But how do we help you? What does the legal process involve? 

What can you sue a negligent driver for?

Have you considered what you’re entitled to claim in a personal injury lawsuit? Victims of car accidents may recover compensation for: 

  • Physical and emotional injuries 
  • Present and future disabilities 
  • Lost wages (current and future) 
  • Medical costs 
  • Pain and suffering 

How does De Caro & Kaplen, LLP investigate vehicle accidents?

Do you know how attorneys prove a driver’s negligence? At De Caro & Kaplen, LLP, we leverage cutting-edge technology and science to build strong cases. Here’s how: 

  • Investigating the events leading up to the crash 
  • Interviewing witnesses 
  • Collecting and analyzing police evidence 
  • Downloading critical vehicle data (speed, braking, skidding, etc.) 
  • Using professional crash reconstruction analysis 
  • Employing computer models to recreate the crash 

What are the common causes of car accidents?

Did you know most car accidents result from predictable driver errors? Common causes include: 

  • Distracted driving including texting and cell phone use
  • Inattention to the road and driving conditions 
  • Unsafe or improper turns 
  • Running traffic lights or stop signs 
  • Speeding 
  • Dangerous lane changes or failure to yield the right of way 

Have you been injured due to driver negligence? If so, we can help?

Who are the attorneys at the New York Personal Injury Law Firm, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP?

Michael Kaplen is a former Chair of the Motor Vehicle and Highway Accident Section of the American Association for Justice and is board-certified in trial practice. 

Shana De Caro is an advocate for brain injury survivors and a two-term board chair of the Brain Injury Association of America.  

Both attorneys are certified as Advocates by the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys. 

How much compensation can you expect from a car accident case?

Are you curious about our track record? Here are just a few examples of the verdicts and settlements we’ve secured: 

  • $8,500,000: Brain injuries from a truck crossing the center line. 
  • $4,000,000: Child’s developmental delays caused by an intersection accident. 
  • $3,500,000: College student with traumatic brain injury due to university negligence. 
  • $2,100,000: Skull fracture to an infant in a rear-end truck collision. 
  • $2,000,000: Concussion and post-concussion syndrome from a stop-sign violation. 
  • $1,900,000: Brain damage caused by a truck’s improper brake maintenance. 

Why choose De Caro & Kaplen for serious car accident cases? 

What sets us apart from other personal injury law firms? For over 40 years, we’ve combined legal and medical expertise to achieve exceptional results for our clients. 

Contact Us Today to Discuss Your Car Accident Case 

Do you have questions about your rights after a car accident? Are you ready to pursue the compensation you deserve? Call De Caro & Kaplen, LLP now for a free consultation. 

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