Nassau County Car Accident Lawyers

If you're driving legally and you're in a car accident, your insurance company will handle everything, right? Not necessarily. Your insurance company has an interest in protecting its own bottom line and paying out as little as possible on claims. They're in the risk management business, which is part of why your rates often go up after an accident. If you've been in a Nassau County car accident, you may need your own attorney to represent your interests when it's time to reach a settlement.

Multiple insurance companies

There are times when more than one insurance company is involved in settling a claim, which can cause delays or even a denial of the claim by your own insurer or one of the others. When this happens, you need the team at Stern & Stern Law Firm to help you get a fair settlement. We can step in and provide the leverage needed to help the different insurance companies reach the right resolution for your case.

Uninsured motorists

Unfortunately, there are drivers on the road who don't carry the required insurance. This can leave you relying on your own insurance company to pay the claim. Sometimes there's resistance from your own insurer, even when you're paying for uninsured motorist coverage as part of your policy. Having your own attorney can help move your claim forward, file suit against an uninsured driver, and put pressure on your own insurance company to pay the claim you're owed.

Determining fault

When you've been in a car accident in Nassau County, the first thing to do is make sure everyone is safe and get medical attention if needed. After that, a police report should be filed. Unfortunately, there are times when a police report isn't taken, which can create confusion, or a report may not clearly identify who was at fault. When this happens, you'll want your own attorney to help you get the representation you need.

Choosing the right lawyer

Don't hire just anyone to represent you after a car accident. Make sure you have a legal team that will work to get you the settlement you deserve. The team at Stern & Stern Law Firm will fight to make sure your settlement reaches the level it should. Let us be the team on your side that brings your case to a resolution — your accident doesn't have to become a burden you carry alone.