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Auto, Drunk Driving, and SUV Rollover Accident - Attorneys in Manhattan, New York City
Though car accidents can happen at anytime, a variety of factors can contribute to motor vehicle accidents. SUVs are known to easily tip, commonly causing serious accidents. Other accidents are frequently caused by distracted, sleepy, or drunken drivers. Even pedestrians are not safe and may be hit while crossing the street or walking down the sidewalk. Whether you were injured in an auto, SUV rollover, or drunk driving accident, our attorneys in New York City are highly experienced in litigating auto accident cases. From our Manhattan law offices, we at Proner & Proner help clients all over the country to obtain the compensation they deserve.
SUV Rollover Accidents
In recent years, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have become more prevalent than ever on the road. Unfortunately, this surge in popularity means more than just increased fuel consumption and high insurance rates: it increases the risk of injuries due to SUV rollover . Attorneys at Manhattan law firm, Proner & Proner, have become experts at investigating and litigating SUV rollover cases. We have found that because of their high centers of gravity, SUVs - as well as school vans - are much more likely than standard automobiles to roll during a crash. In fact, SUV rollovers account for roughly one-third of all motor vehicle-related deaths. In 2002 alone, at least 10,000 people died in rollover crashes.
There are a variety of factors that contribute to a SUV rollover . Attorneys at Proner & Proner in Manhattan represent clients all over the nation who have been victimized by these accidents. Speeding, alcohol, and driver distraction account for at least 40 percent of such accidents, but these types of cars provide only limited roof crush protection – potentially making them even more dangerous. If you or a loved one has been injured during a SUV rollover , our attorneys in Manhattan can help.
Please contact our experienced SUV rollover attorneys by calling 1-800- PRO-LAW1 or filling out the contact form on this page.
Drunk Driving Accidents
It's a proven fact that alcohol impairs vision, judgment, motor skills, and thinking, yet every day, thousands of drunk drivers still get behind the wheel. By driving under the influence of alcohol, they endanger the lives of everyone on the road by dramatically increasing the risk of being in a car accident. In the United States, someone is seriously injured every two minutes due to an auto accident involving alcohol. Our drunk driving accident attorneys in New York City see victims suffering at the hands of drunk drivers each year throughout the United States.
Drunk drivers can face strict legal repercussions if they are caught - they may serve jail time, lose their licenses, pay hefty fines - but nothing can retract the pain of losing a loved one as a result of someone else's negligent and illegal behavior. If you or a loved one has been injured in a drunk driving accident , our attorneys in New York City can help.
To speak with our drunk driving accident attorneys, clients are encouraged to contact Proner & Proner in New York City today.
Pedestrian Knockdown Accidents
This year, nearly 5,000 pedestrians will be killed in traffic accidents, and more than 70,000 will be injured. These days, it just doesn't seem that safe to be a pedestrian anymore. Despite laws to protect pedestrians (such as automatic right-of-way if they are crossing the street using a crosswalk), they still run the risk of being struck by cars, trucks, motorcycles - even bicycles - and being injured in an auto accident . The attorneys at Proner & Proner in Manhattan help clients throughout the nation to obtain the compensation they need to fully recover from their accident.
High speeds, obstructed views, poor weather, darkness, and losing control of one's vehicle are the most common reasons drivers strike pedestrians. A common misconception is that a driver is not at fault for striking a pedestrian because the pedestrian was jaywalking. The truth is that drivers must brake for people in the roadway even though they are crossing the street against a light or outside of a crosswalk; the driver can still be held liable for this kind of auto accident . Our attorneys in Manhattan can help clients nationwide to make sense of the complex liability issues surrounding these kinds of auto accidents. Since these laws are intricate and complex, it is imperative that you seek knowledgeable legal counsel if you are involved in a pedestrian knockdown auto accident. Our attorneys can help if you or someone you love has been injured.
To speak with our auto accident attorneys, contact Proner & Proner today.
Sleepy Driver Car Accidents
Working long hours, bouts of high stress, having too many commitments, not getting enough rest each night - all of these factors contribute to the increasingly high number of auto accidents. Getting behind the wheel when tired can cause a slew of dangerous problems, including crossing over the median and causing a head-on collision, or knocking down and killing an unseen pedestrian. In fact, according to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) sleepy drivers cause at least 100,000 automobile crashes, 40,000 injuries, and 1,550 fatalities every year. Most of these crashes occur between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m., but no matter what the time of day, it is crucial that drivers be alert when traveling. Sleepy drivers put everyone's lives at risk - including their own. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a sleepy driver in a car accident, our attorneys can help.
For more information, please contact Proner & Proner to speak to one of our auto accident attorneys in Manhattan.
Auto Accidents Caused by Cell Phone Use
With how busy people are today, they are constantly forced to multi-task. They may eat, apply make-up, or, more recently and perhaps most dangerously, talk on their cell phones while driving. Such distractions take drivers' eyes off the road and seriously affect their abilities to avoid causing an auto accident. Our auto accident attorneys in Manhattan represent victims of driver negligence, and we see many cases in which cell phones cause drivers to be distracted.
While some people have taken steps to alleviate the risk - such as by using headsets so that they can keep both hands on the wheel - dangers still exist. For example, even if a driver is wearing a headset, he or she still has to look away from the road to dial. Recognizing the serious problems that talking while driving can cause, some states - most notably, New York - now prohibit drivers from using cell phones at all while driving. As a result of this legislation, cell phone-related auto accidents are decreasing, but our attorneys find that drivers are still at risk since some drivers do not comply with the law. More must be done to prevent serious auto accidents from occurring at the hand of distracted drivers. According to a study conducted by Harvard University, this year at least 2,600 deaths and 330,000 injuries could result from drivers using cell phones; many experts believe this is a conservative estimate. If you or a loved one has been harmed in a cell phone-related car accident, our attorneys can help.
Contact Our Auto Accident Attorneys
If you have been injured in a car or trucking accident that was not your fault, contact Proner & Proner today to speak to the motor vehicle accident lawyers at our firm. Our legal team handles all types of accident cases including SUV rollover and drunk driving accident cases. Our auto accident attorneys in Manhattan are recognized as top litigators in the nation, and they can provide you with expert legal representation.
