Long Island Car Accident Lawyers Serving Clients in Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens
Car accidents can ruin lives, and our Long Island accident attorneys are here to protect victims of accidents. These cases are not just about property damage. There are often life-changing injuries that accompany car accidents in New York. Injuries can prevent you from working. They can hamper your ability to support your family, temporarily or permanently. The cost of your recovery can lead to unmanageable debt.
Our compassionate personal injury lawyers at Alonso Krangle, LLP, understand the challenges that victims of car accidents face. Whether your injuries are physical, emotional, or financial, we have the experience and resources to help. Our car accident lawyers fight for your right to obtain all applicable damages when negligence causes your injuries. We help Long Island victims of car accidents obtain compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, lost wages, and any other damages the laws allow.
Car Accidents in New York Occur With Frequency
The Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research (ITSMR) compiles data from various sources and maintains a Traffic Safety Statistical Repository (TSSR). The TSSR provides a look at just how dangerous the roads are in New York, especially on Long Island. Some statistics about Long Island car accidents include the following:
In all of New York State during 2018 there were approximately:
- 434,000 car accidents
- 170,000 injuries from car accidents
- 900 fatalities from car accidents
In Nassau County during 2018, there were approximately:
- 40,000 car accidents
- 11,000 injuries from car accidents
- 61 fatalities from car accidents
In Suffolk County during 2018, there were approximately:
- 36,000 car accidents
- 11,000 injuries from car accidents
- 123 fatalities from car accidents
In Queens County during 2018, there were approximately:
- 45,000 car accidents
- 16,000 injuries from car accidents
- 68 fatalities from car accidents
These accidents, injuries, and deaths cost millions to New York in lost productivity, medical expenses, and insurance administration expenses. To the victims, the costs are personal and devastating. The loss of quality of life, loved ones, and income has lasting and harmful impacts.
Our Car Accident Lawyers Represent Victims of Various Types of Car Accidents
All car accidents differ in some way, but many occur from similar circumstances. Car Accidents in New York tend to fall into one of several categories. All can result in permanent injuries and fatalities.
Our lawyers can handle the following accidents on Long Island:
- Car accidents involving pedestrians
- Car accidents with motorcycles
- Car accidents with bicycles
- Car accidents with school buses
- Car accidents in intersections
- Rear-end car accidents
- Head-on car accidents
- Sideswipe car accidents
- Uninsured motorist accidents
- Distracted driving accidents
- Accidents from speeding
- Car accidents involving fatigued drivers
- Rollover car accidents
- Car accidents with trucks
- Car accidents on construction sites
- Car accidents from drunk driving or impaired driving
- Car accidents caused by texting while driving
If you suffered injuries in a car accident in Nassau County, Suffolk County, or Queens, call our personal injury lawyers at Alonso Krangle, LLP, for more information about how we can help you collect damages.
Injuries From Car Accidents in New York Can Be Fatal
Even a minor car accident can cause serious injuries to a passenger or pedestrian. A car does not have to be going very fast to do a great deal of harm. Injuries from a car accident are not always immediately evident. Some have a long-lasting impact that does not become clear until months or years later.
Injuries that often result from car accidents include:
- Broken bones
- Facial injuries/disfigurement
- Whiplash and neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Lacerations
- Amputation
- Internal organ damage
- Traumatic brain injury
- Paralysis
These injuries can change your life. They can consume you and your family for years. Call our car accident lawyers for help. Let us help with your financial recovery while you focus on your health.
Why You Need Our Experienced Car Accident Lawyers to Help You Recover Damages in New York
When you get hurt in a car accident, there is a good chance that someone else’s negligence is to blame. You should protect yourself from other parties, especially insurance companies, who will try to blame you. Insurance companies know that injured car accident victims are vulnerable. They are stressed, in pain, and worried about their financial futures. Insurance companies try to take advantage of these victims by offering fast, low-ball settlements.
Having an experienced Long Island personal injury lawyer like ours at Alonso Krangle, LLP can ensure that you have someone protecting your rights. We can help you get the money your injuries warrant. We don’t want to see you settle for less than you deserve. We also don’t want you to sign away any future rights; you might be able to pursue additional damages.
Alonso Krangle, LLP, has lawyers who are not afraid to litigate car accident claims. Our goal? To obtain the best possible outcome for our clients on Long Island who are injured in car accidents.
Call Alonso Krangle, LLP, for a free evaluation of your car accident claim. Let us help you collect the damages you deserve after a car accident injures you or your loved ones. Call Alonso Krangle, LLP, at 800-403-6191. Time may be of the essence, so call today. Get started on the road to physical, emotional, and financial recovery.