Uninsured Motorists in New York State and NYC

Most New York drivers don鈥檛 have the hundreds of thousands鈥攐r even millions鈥攐f dollars that may be required to fairly compensate the victim of a serious car accident or the family of someone killed in an automobile crash. That鈥檚 where automobile insurance comes in.

Unfortunately, not every driver is responsible about keeping insurance premiums up to date. Nationwide, 12.6% of motorists are uninsured. New York actually has one of the聽lowest rates of uninsured motorists, at 6.1%. However, given the number of drivers in New York state and NYC, the risk is still significant. There are more than 12 million licensed drivers in the state, meaning that about 734,000 are operating without insurance. NYC, with nearly 3.8 million drivers, is home to about 231,000 uninsured motorists.

In addition, the risk that a drunk driver does not have insurance is even higher. After all, someone who is willing to get behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol doesn鈥檛 feel bound to follow the law, nor to exercise care for others on the road. And, automobile insurance is significantly more expensive for those who have previously been convicted of DUI.

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When the Driver Responsible for a DUI Accident Has No Insurance

When any driver responsible for a personal injury accident is uninsured, he or she is personally responsible for the damages. However, in most cases, the driver won鈥檛 have sufficient resources to make payments. Most people can鈥檛 afford to compensate an injured party who may require lifelong medical care and face long-term limitations on income. Many drunk drivers are even less able to make compensation than the average person, since they may be facing jail time, loss of employment, and other disruptions.

Fortunately, there are often other options available to victims of drunk driving accidents. Some possibilities include:

• Finding assets of the drunk driver that may allow for partial recovery
• Taking advantage of your own uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance
• Identifying third parties who share responsibility, such as:
  • Tavern or restaurant owners who may have overserved the driver
  • The owner of the vehicle the drunk driver was operating
  • An employer or other party on whose behalf the driver was acting

Talk to a DUI Accident Lawyer about Your Options

If you鈥檝e been in an accident caused by a drunk driver, an experienced聽NYC DUI accident victim attorney聽can be your best resource. An attorney experienced in handling DUI accident claims will know how best to investigate possible responsible parties, establish liability, identify assets available to satisfy a judgment, and otherwise assert your rights.

91原创视频amp; Aspromonte Associates LLP has recovered millions of dollars for victims of New York DUI accidents. Just fill out the contact form on this page, or call (212) 732-2929, to learn more about how we can help you.

We鈥檙e committed to helping personal injury victims in cases ranging from car and construction accidents to severe injuries, wrongful death, and a variety of other claims.

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Those who have been seriously injured by a drunk driver or have lost a loved one to a DUI accident are often unsure of their rights and where to look for help.

Drunk Driver Liability in DUI Accidents

First and most obvious, the drunk driver is generally liable for damages caused by the accident. Proving negligence in a聽DUI accident case聽is often straightforward, since the driver may have pled guilty to or have been convicted of drunk driving. However, proving negligence in a DUI accident case is possible whether or not the driver has been convicted, and even if he or she has been acquitted or the charges have been dismissed.

In one case, attorney Paul Dansker was able to assemble the details of a case and recover聽$2.2 million for a passenger injured in a drunk driving accident, although the victim had amnesia after the accident and the driver had used an alias.

Of course, most drunk drivers won鈥檛 have the resources to pay for extensive medical care and other damages, but New York state law requires drivers to carry liability insurance. Whether or not the driver鈥檚 car insurance is sufficient to cover the claim will depend on the extent of the injuries and property damage incurred. Regardless of the level of insurance coverage, but especially where the possible damages from the insurance carrier are insufficient to compensate the accident victim, the victim鈥檚 attorney should investigate the possibility that other parties may be partially responsible.

For a free legal consultation, call聽(212) 732-2929

The New York Dram Shop Act

The New York Dram Shop Act provides that a server or seller of alcohol may be liable to a person who was injured or killed by an intoxicated person under certain circumstances. In essence, if the drunk driver who caused the injury was visibly intoxicated at the time he or she was served alcohol, the establishment may be held responsible for harm to the accident victim.

Proving liability on the part of the person or establishment that provided the alcohol can be much more difficult than proving liability of a drunk driver who may have failed a blood alcohol (BAC) test or admitted drinking to a police officer or emergency medical personnel. However, an attorney experienced in representing DUI accident victims will know how to investigate and assemble the strongest case possible under the circumstances.

Work with an NYC DUI Accident Victim Attorney

Determining who may be liable for injuries suffered in an accident with a drunk driver can be complicated, and requires knowledge of both the law and the investigative process. When you鈥檝e suffered an injury as the result of someone else鈥檚 drinking and driving, you need to focus on your recovery, not learning the intricacies of the law and tracking down witnesses and evidence.

Schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced car accident lawyers to learn more about how we can help you pursue the compensation you deserve. Just call (212) 732-2929 or fill out the contact form on this page to get started.

We have helped clients obtain justice and compensation in a variety of personal injury cases, such as car accidents, construction accidents, wrongful death, and severe injuries.

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Bars, taverns, and other establishments that serve alcoholic beverages have a responsibility to the general public to do their part in preventing their patrons from injuring others.聽 When one of these businesses serves alcohol to a patron the business could be held responsible for any injuries that patron causes.聽 This is especially true in cases where the patron is already visibly intoxicated and the business continues to serve him or her.

If a drunk driver injured you and you are feeling frustrated because you cannot recover much from them, let us help you.聽 You should not merely settle for whatever you can get from the driver and his or her insurance company.聽 You should allow a聽NYC accident attorney聽to review your case and determine if there are other culpable parties who should pay for your injury.

If a business served alcohol to the driver who injured you, you may be able to obtain a sizable judgment against the business.聽 You may be able to be compensated for your medical bills, lost wages, and the loss of the use of your limbs if the injuries were severe enough to cause the loss.

For a free legal consultation, call聽(212) 540-2987

Contact our聽drunk driving accident lawyers in NYC聽today and let us see how we can help you recover under the Dram Shop Act.聽 Let us help you determine who else may be liable for your injuries and get the compensation that you know your injuries are worth.

We鈥檙e proud to have helped clients navigate personal injury cases of all kinds, from car and construction accidents to cases involving wrongful death and serious injuries.

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The crash left eight people injured, including one motorist whose injuries were listed as critical,聽according to the New York Post.聽One of the eight victims was a 68-year-old motorist whose vehicle was rear-ended by one of the drag racing drivers. The victim鈥檚 vehicle, a Kia, then collided with a Honda SUV, which in turn hit the other speeding vehicle. The driver of the Kia had to be transported to Jacobi Medical Center due to the severity of their injuries. 聽Seven other injured motorists also were transported to area hospitals.

Drag Racing is Illegal in New York

The serious accident described above is particularly infuriating because it was so easily preventable. If the reckless motorists who were racing each other had simply exercised caution and better judgment, this awful collision could have been avoided entirely.

The racing motorists who caused the horrific I-95 accident are now facing an array of legal consequences from their poor decisions. In New York, participating in an unauthorized speed contest is against the law. Conviction for this type of high speed driving can result in fines, penalties, loss of license and jail time, according to New York Vehicle and Traffic Law 搂 1182-1. 聽Anyone injured by these drag racing drivers can bring in a civil action for their personal injuries and property damage.

For a free legal consultation, call聽(212) 732-2929

Pursuing a Claim for Personal Injuries, Medical Bills, Lost Earnings Through a Personal Injury Lawsuit

New York is a 鈥渘o-fault鈥� car insurance state. This means that if you are hurt in a motor vehicle accident, your medical bills and lost earnings will be paid regardless of who caused the accident by one of the insurance companies involved.聽 For example, if a pedestrian is struck by a motor vehicle, that motor vehicle鈥檚 insurance company will pay those bills.聽 If you are a driver or passenger in a motor vehicle, the insurance company for that motor vehicle will pay those bills.聽 In order to receive those benefits, a no-fault claim must be made in writing to the correct insurance company within 30 days after the accident.聽 Prior to the implementation of the No-Fault law, these bills were not paid up front, and getting reimbursement required starting a lawsuit even if it was to recover $25 for a doctor visit.

Now, under the No-Fault law, these small lawsuits are not necessary, but the trade-off in the No-Fault law is that in order to start any lawsuit for personal injury and for pain and suffering, the injured person must have suffered a 鈥渟erious injury鈥� which is defined in 搂5102 of the Insurance Law.聽 Some of the definitions are simple and easily understood, such as a serious injury means a personal injury which results in death; dismemberment; significant disfigurement; a fracture; loss of a fetus; permanent loss of use of a body organ, member, function or system.

Other definitions are more difficult to prove and require an experienced attorney to investigate.聽 For example, a serious injury is defined as permanent consequential limitation of a body organ or member; significant limitation of use of a body function or system.

If you believe your injury qualifies as a聽serious physical injury聽and you wish to start a lawsuit, it is important to sit down with an experienced New York City car accident lawyer as soon after your accident as possible.聽 Dansker& Aspromonte has over combined 100 years of experience in these types of cases.

Schedule a Free Case Review with a Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in New York City

If you were seriously hurt in a car accident in New York City, now is the time to contact the personal injury attorneys ofDansker& Aspromonte. We offer free, confidential case reviews to all prospective clients. We proudly serve Manhattan, Brooklyn, New York, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, and the NYC Metro area and beyond.

With experience across a range of personal injury cases鈥攊ncluding car accidents, construction accidents, and serious injuries鈥攐ur attorneys are prepared to fight for your rights.

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At 91原创视频amp; Aspromonte Associates LLP, we are passionate advocates for victims of drunk driving accidents. Whether you have been injured by a drunk driver or have lost a loved one in a fatal drunk driving accident, we are here to help you obtain the compensation you deserve, while holding the drunk driver responsible for his or her actions.

For a free legal consultation, call聽(212) 732-2929

Call or text聽(212) 732-2929聽or complete a聽Free Case Evaluation form

Have You or a Loved One Been Injured by a Drunk Driver?

Driving while intoxicated or under the influence is clearly reckless and dangerous behavior. When a drunk driver injures another person, the criminal courts can punish the driver, but they do nothing to compensate the victim for their losses.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can pursue compensation for their medical bills, wage loss, and other hardships arising from the injury. In many cases, victims may also pursue punitive damages 鈥� damages designed to punish the wrongdoer.

If a bar, restaurant or other establishment served the drunk driver alcohol prior to the crash, the accident victim may also be able to pursue compensation under New York鈥檚聽tavern liability聽statutes.

Our attorneys will aggressively pursue all avenues of compensation, so you can have the financial resources you need to rebuild your life.

If you or someone close to you has been injured by a drunk driver, our car accident lawyers are here to help. Contact us today online or by telephone at聽(212) 732-2929聽to speak with an experienced New York City DUI/DWI聽personal injury lawyer.

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