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Though they can happen at any time, 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 drunk drivers. Even pedestrians are not safe and may be hit while crossing the street or walking down the sidewalk. Regardless of the type of accident you were involved in, our auto accident injury attorneys in Manhattan, New York are highly experienced in litigating the full range of motor vehicle accident cases. At Proner & Proner, we help injured victims throughout the nation 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 auto accident injury attorneys in New York can help.

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 a drunk driving accident. Our auto accident injury attorneys in Manhattan see victims suffering at the hands of drunk drivers each year throughout New York and the rest of 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 auto accident injury attorneys in New York can help.

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. The attorneys at Proner & Proner in Manhattan help injured victims throughout the nation obtain the compensation they need to fully recover from their accidents.

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 if they are crossing the street against a light or outside of a crosswalk; the driver can still be held liable for this kind of pedestrian accident. Our attorneys help injured victims nationwide to make sense of the complex liability issues surrounding these kinds of accidents.

Sleepy Driver Auto 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 an auto accident, our personal injury attorneys can help.

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 injury 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 - including 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 Injury 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 auto accident injury attorneys at our Manhattan-based firm. Our legal team handles all types of accident cases including SUV rollover and drunk driving accident cases. Our attorneys are recognized as top litigators throughout the nation, and they can provide you with the expert legal representation you deserve.