Car Accident Attorneys Serving Lancaster
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Whether they endure a daily work commute on ever-congested Transit Road or enjoy scenic weekend drives along the Western New York Southtowns Scenic Byway, many Lancaster residents regularly spend time behind the wheel. And while no one hopes to get into an accident when they go for a drive, the unfortunate truth is that accidents happen every day — in Lancaster and across the country.
Getting seriously hurt in a car accident is bad enough. But if your accident was caused because another driver was negligent, it adds another layer of insult. You probably believe that if someone else caused your accident, you shouldn’t be responsible for medical bills and other financial fallout. We feel that way, too.
If you’ve been severely injured in a car crash you didn’t cause, you deserve an experienced advocate who can help you recover the compensation you need to get on with your life. Call Campell & Associates or get in touch online to schedule your free consultation.
At Campbell & Associates, we have experience working with clients who have been injured in many kinds of motor vehicle accidents. Here are some examples of the kinds of cases we can help you with:
Rollover accidents (where your car tips or rolls over) are among the most serious types of crashes. They often cause very severe injuries, especially if you or a passenger gets pinned under the car.
If you’ve been involved in an accident with a commercial truck, you already know how much damage a truck can inflict on a passenger vehicle. Truck accident cases can be more complex than other accidents; the trucker is often responsible, but the trucking company and/or truck maintenance company may also be to blame.
Our truck accident attorneys serving in Lancaster, NY, have extensive experience dealing with truck accident cases, and they can help you every step of the way.
High-speed collisions don’t just have an added element of negligence — they can also be more dangerous. The faster a driver is going, the more severe the injuries are likely to be.
Drivers have a responsibility to be sober and alert on the road. Anyone who gets behind the wheel drunk or drugged is already negligent. If their negligence causes an injury, they must be held accountable.
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is dangerous, but so is driving distracted. Even if a driver takes their eyes off the road for only a second, they can cause a life-altering accident.
When you’re on a motorcycle, you’re more exposed to the dangers of the road than someone in a car. If you suffer a catastrophic injury because another driver caused an accident, we may be able to help you.
Drivers are obligated to share the road with bicyclists and pedestrians. Unfortunately, they don’t always do so. If you’ve been hurt by a driver who disregarded your safety, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries.
New York is what’s known as a “no-fault” state when it comes to insurance. This means that state law requires you to have insurance that pays for your medical bills and lost wages regardless of who caused the accident. Most states do not have no-fault insurance, so handling personal injury cases in New York can be drastically different from handling them in other states.
The no-fault system has its advantages. For instance, in many cases, it means you don’t have to go through the complicated litigation process for your injuries to be covered.
However, no-fault coverage also limits your ability to file a lawsuit against the responsible driver. This doesn’t mean that you can never file a lawsuit. If your injuries meet the definition of “serious” under state law, you may file a lawsuit for compensation beyond what you get from your own insurance policy.
A car accident lawyer serving in Lancaster, NY, can help you determine whether your injuries meet the state’s definition of “serious,” but here are some general examples of serious injuries:
In many cases, you will need to prove the seriousness of your injury through medical records. If we take your case, we can help you assemble the documentation you need.
It’s also worth noting that sometimes, it’s difficult to get your own insurance company to pay for your medical bills or reimburse you for lost wages after an accident. Even if you don’t intend to file a lawsuit against the other driver, an attorney may be able to help you get a fair settlement from your insurance company.
Every car accident case is different. If you want to know for sure whether you have a potential personal injury case, the only real way to find out is to consult with a car accident attorney serving in Lancaster, NY.
However, generally speaking, both of these must be true of your accident:
For example, suppose that you get sideswiped on your commute to work. You visit a non-emergency medical center and find out you have a mild shoulder sprain, and it heals in a few days.
In this case, the only damages you have to collect are the copay for the medical visit and maybe the cost of some over-the-counter pain medication. Even though someone’s negligence caused the accident, you probably don’t have a personal injury case because you don’t have significant damages to collect.
Now suppose that you’re involved in a similar accident, but this time the force is great enough to cause a spinal cord injury that requires hospitalization and expensive treatment. In this instance, you’re much more likely to have a personal injury case because you have significant damages to collect as a result of an accident caused by a driver who wasn’t paying attention.
If you’re searching for a car accident attorney serving in Lancaster, NY, you need someone who can put their experience to work for you. The attorneys at Campbell & Associates have many decades of combined experience, and they are fiercely determined to fight for the rights of injured people.
Colin Campbell founded Campbell & Associates after working as an attorney for insurance companies. He realized he wanted to help everyday injured people find their footing again instead of working to save money for insurance companies. He founded Campbell & Associates in 2015, and we’ve been advocating for people like you ever since.
If you have been hurt in a car accident you didn’t cause, we want to hear from you! Please don’t hesitate to contact us online or give us a call to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.
