I was partially at fault in my Brooklyn car accident, so what happens now?

Many drivers assume that an accident was their fault when, in fact, this isn't the case. It's often difficult for a motorist to tell who was really to blame. You should always wait for a thorough accident investigation, undertaken by professionals, before assuming that you had some responsibility for an accident.

If an investigative team has determined that you were partially at fault, this doesn't mean it's impossible for you to receive financial compensation. The legal principle of comparative negligence means you can still sue for damages. According to New York law, if you receive damages, the amount that you were at fault in the accident will be weighed against the fault or negligence of the other responsible parties and your compensation will be adjusted accordingly.

Under the comparative negligence principle, you can still receive the money you need for expenses resulting from the accident, including money for medical bills, lost wages, the loss of your pension, the loss of benefits such as health insurance, and other accident-related expenses.

If you've been seriously hurt in a car accident, and you think you might have been partly to blame, the Brooklyn, NY attorneys at Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. can examine your situation and advise you on the best steps to take. Call our office to protect your right to seek compensation and begin building a case today. Our extensive experience in personal injury cases and car accident claims means we can help you get the money and benefits you need and deserve.

We have more than 150 years of combined legal experience and a success rate of over 95 percent for our personal injury clients. If you've been injured in a car accident, you need the legal expertise of Schwartzapfel Truhowsky Marcus P.C. to help you obtain the money and benefits you need and deserve. Call our Brooklyn, NY car accident attorneys today at 1.800.966.4999 or use our convenient online contact form for a free case evaluation. At Schwartzapfel Partners P.C., we will fight for you!