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Mount Pleasant Car Accident Attorneys

Devastating car accidents occur every day due to distracted or negligent drivers. Victims of car accidents then have to navigate the aftereffects of the crash, including, depending on the severity of their injuries, ER, hospital and doctor visits, communications with insurance companies, and bills, all while trying to return to a normal work and family life. But these impacts and burdens from accidents can feel overwhelming for victims and their families.

If you or someone you care about has been injured in a car accident, contact the compassionate and experienced car accident lawyers at Lever & Ecker, PLLC. We have over 65 years of combined experience helping car accident victims in Mount Pleasant, and we are here to help take the burden off your shoulders.

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How Do I Know If I Have a Car Accident Personal Injury Case?

New York is a “no fault” state that requires insurance companies to cover damages up to a certain point, regardless of who is at fault. However, being a no-fault state does not mean that the person at fault is not responsible for their negligence. 

In the State of New York, car accident victims are allowed to pursue a lawsuit directly against the at-fault driver for compensation if they have suffered a “serious injury” as defined under the Insurance Law to include:

  • Death
  • Dismemberment
  • Significant disfigurement
  • A fracture
  • Loss of a fetus
  • Permanent loss of use of a body organ, member, function or system
  • Permanent consequential limitation of use of a body organ or member
  • A significant limitation of use of a body function or system
  • A medically determined injury or impairment of a non-permanent nature which prevents the injured person from performing substantially all of the material acts which constitute such person’s usual and customary daily activities for not less than ninety days during the one hundred eighty days immediately following the occurrence of the injury or impairment

Our experienced team of car accident lawyers in Mount Pleasant will help you navigate the intimidating process of the legal system. We are here to listen, guide, and help you throughout the legal process as we seek the compensation you deserve. 

Common Injuries After a Car Accidents in Mount Pleasant

If you are injured in a car accident, be sure to seek medical attention right away. In some cases, individuals may not realize the severity of their injuries until later because the trauma of an accident can be confusing, and there may be some delay in the onset of pain and symptoms. Some common injuries after a car accident are:

  • Neck injuries
  • Spine injuries
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Fractured bones
  • Burns
  • Lacerations and contusions
  • Chest and abdominal injuries
  • Other injuries requiring surgery

The car accident lawyers at Lever & Ecker, PLLC advocate the legal rights of accident victims in Mount Pleasant. Contact us for a free consultation, and let us answer any questions you have about your car accident case.

What Compensation Can I Seek after a Car Accident?

When you have been in a car accident, it can affect many aspects of your life. Depending on the facts of the crash and the nature of your injuries, the experienced car accident lawyers at Lever & Ecker, PLLC may be able to help you seek compensation for some of the following:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Medical expenses (both past and anticipated future)
  • Loss of income (both past and anticipated future)
  • Property damage
  • Diminished quality of life
  • Emotional distress/PTSD

If you have just been in a car accident in Mount Pleasant, seek medical attention right away and call our office to speak with one of our car accident attorneys. While we cannot promise a particular outcome in any given legal matter, we will commit our time and resources if you have been injured through the negligence of another. 

Get Help from Experienced and Dedicated Car Accident Lawyers in Mount Pleasant

Lever & Ecker, PLLC is a New York car accident law firm serving clients in Mount Pleasant and throughout the state. No matter the circumstances of your car accident, you should not face them alone. Our team of Mount Pleasant personal injury attorneys understands the burdens and stresses that car accidents cause, and we encourage you to contact our office to discuss your situation in depth.

We will not charge a fee for our services until we obtain for you the compensation you deserve, and your initial consultation is free. Call (914) 288-9191 or (718) 933-3632 or fill out our contact form to schedule your consultation. 

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Pedestrian struck by bus/wrongful death following lengthy conscious pain and suffering

Tragic bus collision involving pedestrian in crosswalk, causing catastrophic injuries which ultimately resulted in pedestrian’s wrongful death two weeks later. Lever & Ecker, PLLC, was able to obtain $12 million in compensation on behalf of the pedestrian’s surviving family. Not only was this settlement (the specific terms of which are confidential) one of the largest personal injury settlements in New York in 2020, we were able to resolve the case at an early stage, allowing the family to obtain a measure of closure and avoid the trauma of reliving the experience in court.

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