Car Accidents

Serious car accident attorneys helping seriously injured victims

Tens of millions of people are injured every year in car accidents around the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1.24 million car accident deaths are reported each year worldwide. Car accidents can occur just about anywhere and at any time, including when you’re on vacation in a foreign state or country.

At Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., we have been representing injured car accident victims for more than 25 years. Our team of experienced travel car accident lawyers in New York is dedicated to serving the needs of our clients and getting them the full extent of the compensation that they deserve.

Serious Car Accidents Injuries

Regardless of what part of the world you are in when you get into a car accident, you will be shook up. Depending on the severity of the accident, you may suffer serious injuries that require extensive medical treatment. Some common car accident injuries include:

• Internal injuries
• Broken or fractured bones
• Brain and head injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Back and neck injuries
• Lower or upper limb injuries
• Traumatic amputations
• Death

If you are on vacation in a country that you are not familiar with, you may feel even more at a loss when you are seriously injured in a car accident. However, with the help of a international travel accident lawyer, you can be more confident that your rights are protected and that you will get the compensation that you are entitled to for the injuries that you have suffered.

Common Causes of New York Auto Accidents

Automobile accidents may be caused by different actions. Looking at the different factors that caused the accident will help the experts determine who is at fault and who should be responsible for the accident. Below are some common causes of car accidents that will help your travel accident attorney determine who is be at-fault for the accident:

Driver negligence, including excessive speeding, failing to yield or give the right of way, or distracted driving
Driving under the influence of controlled substances
Mechanical or automotive design defects
Dangerous or poorly designed roads

Getting Compensation After a Car Accident

After an auto accident, most people turn to their insurance policies for coverage for the losses they have suffered from the accident. The amount and type of coverage that you are entitled to will depend on the insurance policy you or the responsible party has. Generally, car accident victims are entitled to compensation for:

• Medical bills, past and future
• Property damage
• Loss of wages
• Pain and suffering
• Any other out of pocket costs related to the accident

If you are injured in a New York car accident while visiting from another state or country, you may still be entitled to compensation. The expert international accident attorneys at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. will fight to protect your rights and get you the compensation that you deserve, regardless of where you are from.

Contact Us Today

If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries in a car accident that was caused by the negligent actions of another individual, you need to hire an experienced car accident lawyer New York to protect your legal rights and get you the money damages that you are entitled to.

At Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., we have over 25 years of experience in successfully pursuing car accident claims on behalf of New York residents and tourists. We have the knowledge and resources to aggressively pursue your case and help you get the outcome that you deserve.

For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our attorneys, please call  Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C. at 1-800-529-9997.

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