Auto accidents can be a traumatic experience for both the victim and their loved ones. Learning to live with the injuries and the high medical costs that can result from car accidents can be difficult for any family to handle. The added stress of a lawsuit is not something victims have the time or emotional endurance to devote their attention toward. Our New York car and auto accident lawyers at Gacovino, Lake and Associates, Attorneys at Law, will remain dedicated to providing you with the best legal representation available, so you can remain focused on the recovery process. Contact our personal injury firm today to schedule a consultation with one of our auto accident attorneys.
In 2000, auto accidents claimed the lives of nearly 7,000 adults between the ages of 25 and 34 – making car accidents the leading cause of death that year for that age group. Sadly, the majority of these auto accidents could have been avoided, as can the hundreds that occur each day as a result of cell phone use, sleepy drivers, failure to pay attention to the roadway, road rage, reckless driving, drug and alcohol use, and other factors. Those victims who are lucky enough to survive often endure serious injury, emotional damage, and the inability to work again. They also may face exorbitant medical bills they simply can’t afford to pay, even if they were insured. If you or a loved one has been harmed in a wreck, our New York car accident attorneys can help. Our auto accident lawyers will work with our team of investigators, insurance experts, and medical professionals to ensure that you receive entitled damages.
Seatbelts, child restraints, antilock brakes, and airbags are just a few of the safety features designed to protect drivers and passengers in automobiles. Yet sometimes, product defects render these features powerless or worse, making them extremely dangerous in the event of an auto accident. The lawyers at our law firm can hold those responsible for product defects accountable for the injuries they cause. For example, if a manufacturer doesn’t properly test an airbag to ensure that it will work during an accident, that airbag may fail to inflate in a collision, posing serious risk to a passenger. In the case of a defective seatbelt, the seatbelt may fail to restrain a passenger, allowing that person to be ejected from the vehicle upon impact. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a defective product, the auto accident attorneys at our practice can help. Contact our New York car accident attorneys for assistance today. Our lawyers may be able to help you seek restitution.
Still one of the cheapest, fastest, and most convenient modes of transporting goods, tractor-trailers are a frequent sight on our roads and highways. But just because they are common doesn’t mean they are safe. In fact, tractor-trailers can be quite treacherous. They have high centers of gravity, which make them susceptible to tipping over or jack-knifing, and they are large and bulky, which makes it difficult for them to stop quickly. Further, they can spill their loads onto the highway, injuring nearby drivers and their passengers. If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident involving a tractor-trailer, turn to Gacovino, Lake and Associates for effective legal representation. Our New York auto accident attorneys can assist you with your case.
Motorcyclists are extremely susceptible to injury during auto accidents because motorcycles do not have the protection that cars and trucks provide. A fall can lead to serious consequences, including traumatic brain injury, road rash, broken bones, and even paralysis. If another vehicle is involved, the risks increase tenfold, especially if the driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, has road rage, fails to obey traffic laws, or is on his or her cell phone. In addition to physical injury, the motorcyclist may face high medical bills, lost wages, emotional pain and suffering, and in many cases, the possibility of never being the same again. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, our New York auto accident lawyers can help you seek damages. Contact our car accident lawyers today for a comprehensive evaluation of your case.
Speeding vehicles, people on cell phones, drivers with road rage, and drunk or otherwise impaired drivers can make walking along roadways and crossing intersections treacherous for pedestrians. Even observing jaywalking laws and using crosswalks can’t ensure their safety. In fact, thousands of pedestrians are killed or suffer serious brain injury each year as a result of cars, trucks, and other vehicles. If you or a loved one has injured in a pedestrian accident, we can help. Please contact our car accident lawyers at Gacovino & Lake today.
Although most people are fully aware that drunk driving is extremely dangerous and illegal, thousands still get behind the wheel long after their blood-alcohol levels have risen above legal limits. Our New York auto accident lawyers are experienced in drunk driving cases and can hold the negligent party responsible for his or her actions. In fact, in New York alone, alcohol contributed to 478 of the 1,522 accident-related deaths that occurred in 2002 – a disturbing 31 percent. What’s worse, at least 10 percent of Americans aged 12 or older, many of whom may not have been of legal age to either drive or purchase and consume alcohol, drove under the influence at least once the previous year. Drunk drivers pay heavy prices when caught – they may be fined, lose their licenses, or be sent to prison – but they can’t undo the harm their actions may have done. If you or a loved one has been injured in a drunk driving accident, our auto accident lawyers can provide you with the legal representation you need to win your case.
To schedule a consultation for a case review, contact our New York car accident lawyers. Our auto accident attorneys will evaluate your claim and advise you whether you should proceed with legal action.
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