Franklin Square Auto Accident Lawyer
Whether you were injured in a high-speed collision on the expressway or a low-speed crash on a neighborhood street, you may be eligible to file an auto accident claim to seek financial compensation for your losses. Motor vehicle crashes happen much more often than they should on Long Island and throughout the greater New York City area because of driver negligence. An experienced Franklin Square auto accident lawyer at our firm can evaluate your case today and can discuss your options with you for seeking financial compensation.
Getting the Facts About Franklin Square, NY Auto Accidents
According to the New York State Department of Health (DOH), there are nearly 300 fatal motor vehicle collisions on average every year in the state, resulting in the deaths of 1.6 for every 100,000 New York residents. Some other significant about auto accidents reported by the DOH include the following:
- Male drivers tend to be involved in fatal accidents more often than female drivers, with male drivers over the age of 65 and between the ages of 20-24 accounting for the highest number of motor vehicle fatalities in the state;
- On average, each year, car crashes result in more than 6,200 hospitalizations, meaning that 31.6 out of every 100,000 New Yorkers sustains injuries in auto collisions that are severe enough to require hospitalization, and those rates are highest again among male drivers between 20-24 years old and over the age of 65; and
- Every year, an average of nearly 107,000 people in New York visit emergency departments for treatment from injuries in motor vehicle collisions, and the rate of injury is highest among females drivers and occupants between the ages of 20-24, followed closely by drivers and occupants of both sexes between the ages of 15-19.
Filing an Auto Accident Lawsuit in Franklin Square
Since New York is a no-fault state for auto insurance purposes, injury victims must seek compensation from an auto accident by filing an auto insurance claim through their own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. However, if you sustained a “serious injury” as it is defined under New York law, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. New York law defines as a serious injury an one that results in death, dismemberment, significant disfigurement, or permanent use of a body organ, member, function, or system, among others.
Contact Our Franklin Square Auto Accident Lawyers
If you have questions about filing a claim after a Long Island car crash, one of our experienced Franklin Square auto accident attorneys can assist you with your case. Contact Giuffré Law Offices, P.C. for more information.
