Your Concerns
What Kind Of Compensation Am I Entitled To?
There are many different kinds of compensation in addition to an outright money award.
- Payment for your medical bills
- Compensation for your future medical care
- Car rental
- Damage to your property
- Lost wages and Future lost wages
- Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses
- Your Pain and suffering
- Your emotional distress
Who will we seek damages from?
Generally, that would be an insurance company that protects the person at fault in your accident.
Will an insurance company contact me?
Yes. Very often an insurance company for the party at fault will reach out to you immediately after the accident in an attempt to reach a settlement with you. Even when the case is not complicated, for instance when the other person is clearly at fault, the insurance company may try and convince you to agree to an unreasonable settlement in their effort to save money and protect their liability. You should never sign any document offered to you by an insurance carrier without first speaking with an attorney.
Can my medical expenses be paid even before I win an award?
Yes. In many circumstances, all of your medical costs will be paid as they occur by the insurance company. The money will then be recalculated in any final award.
What if I was partly at fault in the accident?
You may still be entitled to an award even if you contributed to the accident. This is recognized under the legal theory of "comparative negligence." A Court will determine how much you may have contributed to the accident and reduce your award by that amount.
Can I recover an award if a family member was killed in an accident?
Yes. Even if someone else is the victim of an accident, you may be entitled to an award under the legal theory called "wrongful death." In this situation, it is generally the spouse or children who are entitled to recover damages.
How can the staff at NassauAccidentAttorneys.Com help me?
We can help because helping injured people in Nassau County is what we do. We aggressively pursue their claims to present them with the greatest financial award they are entitled to. We can do this more effectively than other firms because we work harder, prepare better and, we live in Nassau County.
