If you or a member of your family were injured in an accident caused by a speeding driver in White Plains, New York, you may have the right to file a personal injury insurance claim or lawsuit for financial compensation.
A White Plains speeding accident lawyer from Morelli Law Firm may be able to help you build a case against the responsible driver. If we succeed, you may be able to receive compensation for the medical care your injuries require and for the financial expenses and losses that stem from your injuries.
For a free consultation on your case with a member of our car accident team, call Morelli Law Firm at (212) 751-9800. We offer representation to our clients on a contingency-fee-basis.
The Deadline on Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
Building a case for financial compensation after a car accident may be a time-consuming, complex process. Because of this, it is important to be aware of the deadlines in your case.
According to New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CVP) §214, there is a general three-year statute of limitations on filing a personal injury lawsuit in New York. Filing your lawsuit too late could result in its immediate dismissal and may prevent you from recovering compensation for your damages.
When you work with the Morelli Law Firm on your case, we can protect your right to sue by taking action before the deadlines in your case expire. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can start working for you.
How Morelli Law Firm Can Support Your Case
Morelli Law Firm believes that a car accident caused by a speeding driver’s negligence should not become your financial responsibility. When our team represents you in your potential compensation claim, we can handle the legal work on your behalf while you focus on your recovery. Our team may be able to help you by:
- Communicating with all parties on your behalf
- Producing evidence of the negligence-based cause of your accident
- Producing evidence of the full financial impact of your injuries
- Obtaining and completing insurance forms and other paperwork
- Negotiating for a settlement
- Fighting for you on trial if a settlement cannot be reached
- Continually updating you on the progress of your claim
You do not have to take on the negligent driver that caused your injuries or their insurance company alone. When you are ready to start your case, Morelli Law Firm is ready to speak with you. For a free case evaluation with a representative of our firm, call us at (212) 751-9800.
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Key Pieces of Evidence in Your Case
After a car accident, your injuries may create a plethora of medical records and bills. The current and future costs of treating your injuries may be included in your potential compensation claim.
A White Plains speeding accident lawyer from Morelli Law Firm may be able to use your medical records and bills in order to assess the value of the injury portion of your claim. Evidence related to the value of your case may also include:
- Ambulance bills
- Emergency room fees
- Hospital admissions
- Over the counter medications
- Prescription medications
- Physical therapy bills
- Occupational therapy bills
- And more
Keep copies of all relevant injury-related receipts. Other examples of evidence that we may be able to use in your case include:
- Pictures of your injuries and property damage
- Witness statements
- Results of any independent investigations we conduct
- Testimony from accident reconstruction experts
Know the Value of Your Crash Report
The police crash report may also be a key piece of evidence in your case. In addition to important contact details, your crash report may also tell us:
- Vehicle details
- Road conditions
- Vehicle damage
- Tickets issued
- Traffic violations
- The responding officer’s opinion on the cause of the accident
Morelli Law Firm may be able to help you obtain a copy of your crash report when we represent you.
Potentially Recoverable Damages
Depending on the nature of your injuries and your accident, the following types of damages may be recoverable in a car accident case:
- Post-accident emergency treatment such as ambulance fees, ER bills, and hospitalization cost
- Costs of your current and future medical care, including therapies and medications
- Lost wages for the time that your recovery forced you to miss work
- Reduced earning capacity if you can no longer return to work at your pre-accident capacity
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
Wrongful Death Cases
Morelli Law Firm also handles wrongful death cases. In the tragic event that your loved one passed away in a car accident caused by another party’s negligence, we may be able to help you pursue compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit.
The available damages in a wrongful death lawsuit may include:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Pre-death medical care
- Loss of income
Per New York Estates, Powers & Trusts (EPT) §5-4.1, there is a general two-year statute of limitations for wrongful death lawsuits in New York.
Call Morelli Law Firm Today
If you or a loved one was injured in a speeding accident in White Plains, Morelli Law Firm invites you to call us today at (212) 751-9800. A member of our car accident team is standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation consultation on your case. We can discuss your accident, your legal options, and our services as part of this call.
A White Plains speeding accident lawyer from Morelli Law Firm may be able to represent you on a contingency-fee-basis with no up-front payment required. In this arrangement, you are not obligated to pay us attorney fees unless and until you recover compensation via a settlement offer or court award.