If you have been seriously injured in a car accident in Staten Island or Brooklyn, a Staten Island Car Accident Lawyer from The Law Offices of Frank J. Dito, Jr. can help with a free consultation. For nearly two decades, lead personal injury attorney Frank J. Dito, Jr. has been fighting vigorously for those who have been harmed by someone else’s negligence.
As anyone who has been in this situation will tell you, if you have sustained a serious car accident injury, you need more than skilled medical care; it is crucial that you receive excellent legal counsel as well. Even if you will eventually recover completely from your injuries, your life has been interrupted, maybe even derailed, by your present incapacity.
What Our Car Accident Lawyer Will Do to Get Your Life Back Under Control
As soon as you meet with Frank Dito, a Staten Island Car Accident Lawyer, you will experience the reassurance that you are in capable hands. Our accomplished car accident attorneys have the comprehensive knowledge of state and federal law, as well as strong litigation skills, to give you the best chance of winning the substantial compensation you deserve.
Once we establish that you have a viable claim for damages, we will take all the necessary tactical steps, including:
- Investigating the site of your accident and any available surveillance videos
- Examining police records and medical data
- Investigating any prior history of similar misconduct on the part of the defendant
- Interviewing witnesses
- Consulting with experts whose testimony will benefit your case
- Forcefully negotiating with opposing attorneys and insurance adjusters
Most of all, we will be sensitive to the fact that you have suffered not only physical and emotional trauma but financial distress as well. For this reason, our offices will charge you no attorneys’ fees until we recover damages.
Why Car Accidents Occur
Unfortunately, car accidents have occurred from the time horseless carriages first appeared on our roadways. The frequency and risk of car accidents have increased as our streets and highways have become busier, our vehicles faster, and electronic and other distractions more prevalent. Add to that the fact that alcohol and drugs are a systemic problem in our society and you begin to see the scope of the problem.
According to the NHTSA, the following are common causes of car accidents:
- Distracted driving (while texting, talking on the phone, eating, reaching)
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Speeding
- Failing to obey traffic signals
- Driving while sleepy or fatigued
- Improper turning, weaving between lanes, tailgating
Some car accidents are the result of random occurrences or third-party errors, such as:
- An animal on the road
- A sudden storm, explosion, or bridge collapse
- The medical event of another driver
- Debris or a large pothole on the road due to poor road maintenance
- Defective automotive equipment due to manufacturing or assembly failures
While no one can blame the weather or a confused deer for an injury, our law team is perfectly capable of suing a car manufacturer or the government agency responsible for failing to keep the streets clear and in good repair to provide you with compensation.
Factors that May Affect the Severity of Your Injury and the Strength of Your Case
Much depends on your location in the car (driver, passenger, front seat, back seat, next to a window or not) as well as whether or not you were seat-belted, the speed of both vehicles, the weather conditions, and the angle of impact.
Such matters may also affect the likelihood of winning your case. For example, if the defendant who caused the accident was driving the wrong way on the highway or was speeding during a snowstorm, the court is likely to punish such behavior. In such a case, you may not only win compensatory damages but may also be awarded punitive damages.
It should be noted, however, that it is possible to sustain severe injuries on a sunny day when neither vehicle is speeding if a collision directly impacts your location in the car.
Car Accident Injuries and How They Affect Victims
At The Offices of Frank J. Dito, Jr., we will treat you with compassion no matter what your injury, knowing that whatever pain or challenges you are going through are making life difficult for you and those you love. Whether you have suffered:
- Bone fractures, organ damage, internal bleeding
- Burns, spinal cord, or brain injuries
- Blindness, deafness, or loss of a limb
— you can count on us to fight tirelessly to defend your right to appropriate compensation. We are well aware that if you have become permanently disabled, you will require sufficient damages to secure your future.
Damages We Will Fight To Win for You and Your Loved Ones
Having worked as a Staten Island Car Accident Lawyer for many years, Frank J. Dito, Jr. understands recovery costs. If someone else bears responsibility for the harm, New York law entitles you to reimbursement and restitution for:
- Medical and rehabilitation costs
- Lost income, present and future
- Property damage or loss
- Alterations to your home to make it accessible
- Replacement services (e.g. house cleaning)
- Extended nursing care
- Psychological counseling
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability
- Permanent scarring or other disfigurements
- Loss of enjoyment of life
If you have experienced the heartbreak of losing a close family member in a car accident, Frank J. Dito, Jr. will sue the responsible party for wrongful death. Though we all know that nothing can replace a loved one, he will do everything in his power to obtain the funds you need for final medical costs and funeral costs, and to ease the loss of financial and emotional support.
Contact Us for Outstanding Legal Representation and Strong Moral Support
Contact The Law Offices of Frank J. Dito, Jr. is the beginning of the journey to make you whole again. The present may be frightening and overwhelming, but we are here to offer the help you need to create a safe and comfortable future.
More on car accidents in New York
Answers to the questions we are asked most often after a crash.
- What to do after a car accident in New York — the first steps that protect a claim, in the order they matter.
- Proving another driver failed to yield — what actually establishes fault when the other driver says otherwise.
- When aggressive driving leads to accidents — how tailgating, weaving and speeding affect a claim.
- Am I liable if someone steals my car and crashes it? — New York’s answer surprises most owners.
- Frozen shoulder after a car accident — why the stiffness sets in weeks later, and what it means for your claim.
- Bus lane accidents in NYC — who is at fault when a collision happens in a dedicated lane.
Road safety on Staten Island
Local conditions we have written about, and why they keep producing the same collisions.
- The intersection at Richmond Road and Todt Hill Road
- Stopping for the school bus — and what the law requires of drivers.
- Speed cameras: safety or revenue?
- Turning right from the middle lane
Three free guides
Frank has written three books for people who did not plan on needing them — The New York Workers’ Compensation Book, on what actually happens after you are hurt at work; The New York Workers’ Compensation Book, on what actually happens after you are hurt at work; The New York Accident Book, on what actually happens after a crash, and How to Protect Yourself and Your Family in Car Accidents, on the coverage most people discover they lack at the worst possible moment. Both download immediately from our free guides page, and neither asks you for anything first.
Watch: your car insurance policy, section by section
Frank recorded a four-part series walking through a New York auto policy and explaining what each part actually does — how to read the policy, the liability section, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, and no-fault and PIP. There is also an overview of the whole policy and ten mistakes that can wreck an accident case.