It is common for drivers to assume an accident was their fault, when it often isn’t the case.  It is difficult for drivers to tell who was truly to blame.  It is important, before assuming you are responsible for an accident, to wait until professional investigators complete an accident report.

Even if you were determined to be partially at fault for an accident, it does not mean you are ineligible receive financial compensation.  The legal principle of comparative negligence means you can still sue for damages.  New York law states that if you receive compensation, the amount you were at fault in the accident will be weighed against the fault or negligence of other parties involved and your compensation will be adjusted.

Under the comparative negligence principle, you can still receive compensation and money for expenses related to the accident.  This includes lost wages, loss of your pension, money for medical bills, loss of benefits such as health insurance and other expenses.

If you think you might be partly to blame in an auto accident and you’ve been seriously hurt, you need the experienced Suffolk County and Long Island attorneys at Schwartzapfel Partners P.C.  Our team can evaluate your specific situation and advise you on what legal options you should take.  Call us to protect your rights and we will build the case and fight for the compensation you deserve.  We have extensive experience in car accident claims and personal injury cases and can help get you the benefits and money you deserve.

We have a success rate of over 98 percent for our personal injury clients and more than 150 years of combined legal experience.  You need the legal experience of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. if you have been injured in a car accident.  Our team will help you obtain the money and benefits you need and deserve.  Please call our Suffolk County and Long Island car accident lawyers today at 1-800-966-4999 or use our convenient online contact form for a free evaluation of your case.  Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. will fight for you!