When you are hurt in a Long Island car accident, you generally incur medical expenses. Your injury probably requires continuous treatment, maybe even prescription drugs or surgery. Your costs from an accident don't stop there. If you are seriously injured, you might not be able to work, causing you to experience lost wages. On top of that, you could be prohibited from performing daily activities.

One of the first questions that most New York accident victims ask is who is responsible for their damages and what type of compensation is available. If the other driver caused your injuries, that person can be held liable. You can be compensated for your expenses related to your injuries, including your out of pocket expenses and other types of damages, such as pain and suffering.

In a case where the other driver was extremely reckless or irresponsible, you can pursue punitive damages, but this compensation is not awarded as often as the other damages.

If you have been hurt in a Long Island auto accident, contact a Long Island auto accident lawyer our law firm at 800.734.9445. We have offices conveniently located in Manhattan and Long Island.

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