While car accidents are common, each case deserves dedicated attention and resources so victims can get the compensation they need from the negligent drivers who injured them. Whether you were hurt in a rear-end crash or a head-on collision, we can determine if you have a case and help you pursue it.
The first call you should make after a crash is to 911. Officers can record the at-fault driver’s information and other details, allowing you to receive the immediate medical attention you need. As you begin to heal from your injuries and incur damages, contact our lawyers, and we can start working on your case. We can review the evidence you provide, such as photos you took, and collect additional evidence, including footage from local security cameras. We do not have unlimited time to file lawsuits, so please reach out about your claim as soon as possible.
For a confidential and free case assessment, call The Carrion Law Firm’s car accident lawyers now at (718) 841-0083.
What Are Common Car Accidents in Ridgewood?
Car accidents are very common in Ridgewood and throughout Queens, and victims can rely on our lawyers for help getting compensation.
Rear-End Accidents
Rear-end accidents are among the most common, frequently occurring in congested areas such as Queens. When negligent drivers follow other cars too closely, they may not have enough room to stop safely, especially if they must stop suddenly. The typical result is a rear-end collision, which may leave victims with whiplash, facial fractures, and other painful injuries.
The rear driver is not always at fault for a fender-bender. If you were following another car too closely for the driver’s comfort and the “brake-checked” you, they might be liable. Slamming on your brakes for no reason is reckless, so tell us if brake checking caused your recent crash.
Head-on Collisions
Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous. Both the victim and the at-fault driver might suffer serious or fatal head injuries, disfiguring facial injuries, deep lacerations, and broken bones.
Cars might flip and roll over during these accidents, increasing the risk of severe injuries.
These collisions sometimes happen when drunk or fatigued drivers veer into lanes of oncoming traffic, striking other vehicles head-on.
T-Bone Accidents
T-bone accidents generally happen at intersections in Queens and elsewhere. The negligent driver strikes the side of the victim’s car, sometimes pushing it into other lanes of traffic, which poses additional dangers.
T-bone accidents often cause crushing injuries to the side of victims’ bodies, lacerations from broken glass, and brain injuries from victims hitting their heads on the interiors of their cars.
Sideswipe Accidents
Sideswipe accidents happen when aggressive and reckless drivers move in and out of lanes to avoid traffic. Sideswipe accidents are especially hazardous in high-traffic areas, as multiple vehicles may become involved.
Who Should You Call After a Car Accident in Ridgewood?
The calls you make after a motorcycle accident may affect your future case. Start by calling the police, and then reach out to our lawyers in the days that follow.
911
First, call 911. Inform the operator that you were involved in a car accident and require the police and paramedics to attend to your location. Officers can collect the at-fault driver’s details, gather other relevant information, and include anything pertinent in a police report.
Let paramedics assess and treat you when they arrive. Do not reject their help, especially if you have visible injuries or are in substantial pain. Go with the paramedics to the hospital if they advise it as well. Some victims get discharged from the emergency room within hours, while others need to stay at the hospital for days or longer.
Our Lawyers
Contact our lawyers soon after the accident regarding your case. One of the first things we will do is determine if you meet New York’s serious injury threshold, which limits the ability of certain victims to sue for car accidents, according to I.S.C. Law § 5104(a). Victims who do not meet this threshold are entitled to damages from their personal injury protection insurance, which does not cover non-economic losses.
Our car accident lawyers can also begin preserving evidence as soon as possible, including eyewitness statements and footage from nearby surveillance systems.
Do I Need Pictures for My Ridgewood Car Accident Lawsuit?
Always take pictures after a car crash. Photos are very important evidence in lawsuits, so give any pictures you took to our lawyers when we handle your case in Ridgewood.
Some injuries are so bad, victims cannot take pictures themselves. In these scenarios, we may get pictures from eyewitnesses and law enforcement. Surveillance footage of the accident is also strong evidence, and we will determine if any exists, regardless of whether you took pictures.
While pictures are very useful evidence, you should still call our lawyers about your case if you do not have any.
How Long Does My Lawyer Have to File My Car Accident Lawsuit?
In general, we have three years to file car accident lawsuits in New York. In many cases, there is no need to wait that long, and our lawyers aim to file well before the three-year deadline.
Lawsuits involving out-of-state drivers are sometimes an exception to the three-year filing window. The statute of limitations should pause any time a defendant is out of the state, according to C.V.P. Law § 207, and this may push back your deadline to sue. New York has even more exceptions to the statute of limitations, and we can see if any apply to your case.
Let us determine how much time you have to file a car accident lawsuit. That is generally what happens if victims file outside of the statute of limitations, which we can avoid when we handle your compensation claim.
Call Us for Help with Your Car Accident Case in Ridgewood Today
For a case review, call The Carrion Law Firm’s car accident lawyers at (718) 841-0083.
