Bronx SUV Accident Lawyer

The number of SUVs sold in the United States has been on the rise for decades. Unfortunately, deaths from SUV accidents are also on the rise. Thousands of people are killed every year in SUV accidents. Many of these accidents involve the SUV rolling over. SUVs are more likely to roll over because they have a higher center of gravity, narrow wheel bases, and less visibility than a standard motor vehicle. An SUV accident can result in serious injuries to the driver and passengers, including broken bones, a spinal cord injuries, back injuries, neck injuries, paralysis, or traumatic brain injuries. If you are in need of legal representation because you were seriously injured in a SUV accident, contact an experienced Bronx SUV accident lawyer at Stephen Bilkis & Associates. We will work aggressively to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation to which you are entitled.

SUV Safety Concerns

One of the reasons that SUVs are so popular because it is perceived that because of their large size, they are safer than sedans. However, their size and high center of gravity may make them more dangerous in some circumstances. For example, they are more likely to rollover than sedans. Victims of SUV rollover accidents are more likely to suffer traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. Despite the fact that SUVs are more likely than sedans to rollover, they are designed to remain upright. However, if you are concerned that the design of an SUV or an SUV mechanical failure caused the accident, discuss your concerns with an experienced SUV accident attorney in the Bronx.

Personal Injury Claim

If you were injured in an SUV accident that was caused by the negligence of someone else, you can pursue a claim against the party whose negligence caused the accident and recover compensation for your losses. The losses that you may be entitled to compensation for include:

• Medical expenses. Past medical expenses as well as future medical expenses are compensable. Past medical expenses include medical expenses related to the SUV accident that you had incurred at the time you filed your claim. Future medical expenses include the estimate medical expenses you will incur. This is important as with some injuries, medical treatment may be required for weeks, months, or even years into the future. Medical expenses make include fees for the hospital, doctors, surgery, rehabilitation, therapy, and nursing care.
• Lost income. With a serious injury, you may have to miss quite a bit of work. That means that you will lose income. At the same time, you medical bill and other bills will continue to pile up. You can demand compensation for your regular salary or wages as well as for other types of compensation you received from your employment. Furthermore, if as a result of the accident, you have permanent injuries, you may not able to go back to the same type of work. This may mean that your earning capacity has diminished. You can demand compensation for a loss of future earning capacity.
• Pain and suffering. Pain and suffering is a non-economic damage that is designed to compensate your for your emotional trauma and the impact your injuries have had on your quality of life. Pain and suffering may encompass compensation for depression, PTSD, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, and loss of quality of life. To learn more about pain and suffering compensation, contact an experienced SUV accident attorney in the Bronx.

Contact Stephen Bilkis & Associates

If you were injured in an SUV-related accident, you may have right to compensation you’re your medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. Experienced legal representation will investigate the accident, interview witnesses, review the police reports, negotiate on your behalf, and represent your interests every step of the way. Contact an experienced SUV accident attorney serving the Bronx at Stephen Bilkis & Associates at 800.696.9529 to schedule a free, no obligation consultation regarding your case. We serve clients in the following locations: Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, Westchester County, Suffolk County, Staten Island, Nassau County, and Queens.

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