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What To Do After a Car Accident in New York City?

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Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C.

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Barry S. Kantrowitz, Esq.

Last Updated: Aug 16, 2022

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There are car accidents every day in New York City—the streets and avenues are packed with impatient cab drivers, confused tourists, buses, trucks, and vans. After a collision, the steps you take could significantly impact the success of your personal injury case and improve your chance of a full recovery. Unsure of what to do after a car accident in New York City? Contact us at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C. for a free case review.

Notify the authorities

It is necessary to notify the police immediately after a motor vehicle accident. Doing so is required, especially in cases where physical injuries or significant property damage have occurred. This will protect your rights and ensure you have the chance to provide your side of the story to the police.

Seek Medical Treatment

Seeking out medical care is another vital step after a car accident. If your injuries are serious, you should seek emergency medical treatment at the scene of the crash. Even if you can leave on your own, it is essential to see a doctor. Even minor injuries can worsen over time, making it critical to pursue care immediately. Seeking out medical care also protects your potential injury case. The medical records created concurrently with your treatment can serve as important documentation and can be used as evidence if your case goes to trial.

Talk to witnesses

If independent witnesses were present during the accident, it would be helpful to make contact with them at the scene. Their recollections could be given a lot of weight because they are not invested in the outcome of your personal injury case. Securing their contact information at the scene of the accident is vital, as tracking them down later can be challenging.

Don’t discuss your case

You have an obligation to exchange insurance and contact information with the other driver, but that is where your responsibility ends. You never have to talk to them about the facts of the crash, and the same goes for their insurance company. Let your attorney do the talking following a vehicle collision.

Contact us for a free consultation

One of the most important steps you can take following a car crash in New York City involves speaking to our personal injury lawyers. When you have an attorney fighting for your rights, you can maximize your financial compensation. Our team at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C. understands that your case is important. We look forward to aggressively fighting for the outcome you deserve. Reach out as soon as possible to schedule your free consultation.

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   Kenny Perlow 
 36 days ago
 
 
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   Aliza Ali 
 100 days ago
 
 
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   Jana Montero 
 103 days ago
 
 
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   Mike Sakmann 
 109 days ago
 
 
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   Liz Hecker 
 115 days ago
 
 
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   Brandy Miller 
 138 days ago
 
 
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   Mike Greenspan 
 151 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kate Carballo is a dedicated, passionate, and creative attorney whom I had the pleasure to lecture with at a state trial lawyer's conference. Kate's lecture demonstrated how she uses her innovative and "out-of-the-box thinking" to achieve outstanding results for her injured clients. That Kate is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a civil trial attorney is a testament to her skills, experience and commitment to excellence.
  
 
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   Jonathan Sampson 
 158 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Was referred to KGG law by a friend and could not have asked for better legal representation. They walked me through every step of the process after my accident and began every call with “ how are you feeling” which was just one example of how much they care about their clients. They handled my case very efficiently, professionally and courteously. My attorney Kate Carballo was a rock star! So clearly experienced, she consistently made me feel at ease with the process. Highly recommend
  
 
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   Vinnie Kung 
 161 days ago
 
 
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