Expenses can add up after a major car accident. Medical bills, car repair costs, towing fees, and other costs can quickly become overwhelming. Property damages sometimes make up a large portion of these expenses. You could be eligible for compensation to cover these expenses if you were in an accident with another driver. Ask a New York City car accident attorney about your options.

How to Document Car Accident Property Damages

Property damages after a car accident range from vehicle damages to damaged parts of the road. Personal items like cell phones, clothing, jewelry, and glasses can also become damaged in a major car accident. Many people wonder what they can be compensated for and what they cannot be compensated for.

The answer depends on the strength of your property damage claim and what your auto insurance policy offers. Check with your insurance company about whether only vehicle damages are covered or whether personal belongings are also covered. When it comes to strengthening your property damage claim, this is all about documentation.

Document as much information as you can about damages to your vehicle and personal belongings. Take pictures of all damages to your vehicle. Be sure to photograph every side of your vehicle to not miss anything. Also, take pictures of damages to other vehicles and property so you protect yourself if the other driver exaggerates their claim.

If your vehicle is damaged enough to where you need a rental car, document this. This might be covered by compensation. When the cost of damages to your vehicle goes above a percentage of the value of your vehicle, you might be dealing with a total loss. What this would mean is you would need to compromise with your insurance company on the cash value of your vehicle.

Ways to Maximize Your Car Accident Compensation

There are various ways to maximize the compensation you could be eligible for after a car accident. New York is a no fault insurance state, meaning that drivers in an accident are eligible for compensation regardless of who was at fault. Proving fault is not your goal unless you suffered severe injuries.

This is because drivers can file a lawsuit against the other driver for additional compensation, but only if severe injuries are present. In either case, the more evidence you provide and document, the more you will be able to maximize your compensation. Pictures, records, and witness reports can all strengthen your accident claim.

Consider contacting a New York City car accident lawyer to explore other ways to maximize your compensation. A lawyer can help you obtain the compensation you need to fully recover.

New York City Car Accident Lawyer

You could be compensated for the property damages and other costs of the car accident. Contact the Sullivan and Brill Law Firm by dialing (212) 566-1000 to talk to a Rockland automobile accident attorney for a consultation today. Our team of lawyers can increase your chances of compensation for lost income, pain and suffering, and medical expenses. We serve clients throughout New York City, Long Island, Kings, Bronx, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and Rockland Counties, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.