Car Accidents
Injured in a Car Accident? We Can Help
A majority of personal injury cases result from car, truck, motorcycle and bus accidents. They are usually caused by negligent driving, drunk driving, or other reckless behavior. A vehicle accident can also be the result of a defective roadway, road construction, inadequate signage, or even defective parts.
At the Manhattan, Suffolk County and Nassau County law offices of Foley, Griffin, Jacobson & Faria, LLP, we help people injured in vehicle accidents, and families who are grieving the accidental death of a loved one pursue the financial compensation they deserve and need. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation. Se habla español.
You've Been in an Accident — What Steps Should You Take?
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car, truck, motorcycle or bus accident, getting the appropriate medical care for yourself and others involved is your first concern. If at all possible, it is important to take pictures of the scene of the accident (roadways, signage, position of any involved vehicles) and the damages to any vehicles involved.. Then, contact a skilled personal injury lawyer to ensure you have everything in place to eventually receive the full financial recovery you may be entitled to
The sooner a lawyer is contacted, the sooner the lawyer can begin investigating your case. Time is often of the essence, as evidence and memories may quickly fade. At Foley, Griffin, Jacobson & Faria, LLP, we investigate the accident scene as quickly as we can and pursue all available evidence, including gathering key witness statements and accident scene photographs. In addition, our attorneys work with professional accident reconstructionists to help in the review all traces of evidence, the accident site and the structural and mechanical aspects of the vehicles involved in the accident.
We Go Above and Beyond to Help You Recover
As your legal representation following a car accident or motorcycle crash, we seek every available source of financial recovery, which may include medical expenses, lost wages/earnings and pain and suffering. We push very hard from the very first day we take your case.
- Were your injuries the result of drunk driving? Our firm will investigate whether the bar or homeowner that served the driver alcohol can be held liable for damages under The "dram shop" law.
- Did highway defects lead to your car accident? Our lawyers can can Can bring an effective case against the municipality responsible for the construction and maintenance of the roady, including The State of New York, the city, county, town of village.
- Does the other driver have personal assets, above and beyond insurance? We will sue him or her personally.
- Are you overwhelmed by paperwork? We will help you complete all necessary insurance forms and will make contact on your behalf with insurance companies, including the appropriate no-fault insurance provider.
- Do you need helping locating medical care? Our legal team will help you locate a doctor who will accept payment from your no-fault insurance policy.
Following a car accident, contact Foley, Griffin, Jacobson & Faria, LLP by e-mail or at 1-800-991-2773 for a free initial consultation. We are available to meet with you in our office, the hospital or your home.
