Do You Know What to Do After a Car Accident in NYC?
No one ever expects to get in a car accident in NYC or anywhere else for that matter. It’s not only scary but can have a long-lasting impact on your potential to work, mobility, and quality of life. It’s bad enough dealing with the accident itself without having to worry about the aftermath.
Car accidents happen every day in New York City not only with other vehicles, but unfortunately with pedestrians, bicyclists, scooters, motorcycles, and taxis too. Know your rights as well as your obligations if you’ve been in a car accident in any of the boroughs, including Staten Island.
Don’t leave anything to chance. Consult with a car accident lawyer, Staten Island if your accident has occurred in any of Staten Island’s neighborhoods or at popular attractions like historic Richmond Town or the Staten Island Museum. Because of the very large population of New York City as well as the numerous modes of travel, accidents are almost a foregone conclusion. You need to know your rights if you or a loved one have been injured in any type of car accident in the city.
What to Do If You’re in a Car Accident on Staten Island
If you’re in a car accident in the city and are considering speaking to an attorney regarding a claim, you’re going to need a number of documents. One of those is an accident report.
An attorney can also advise you on how to get a copy of any accident report that occurs in any of New York City’s boroughs. Do you know what kind of report you need to fill out in the event of a hit-and-run, a personal liability claim, property damage over or under $1,000, or no-fault medical claims?
A car accident attorney should be familiar with vehicle and traffic laws in New York and be able to advise you on filling out a Report of Motor Vehicle Accident (Form MV-104) or a police accident report (PAR) within 10 days. Hit-and-run accidents should be reported within 24 hours in New York. Failure to report an accident can result in a suspended drivers license.
Attorneys at Kuharski, Levitz, & Giovinazzo want you to be informed about what to do in the event of a car accident on Staten Island. Share this information with friends or family.