{"id":16335,"date":"2023-03-27T06:25:18","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T06:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/?post_type=services&p=16335"},"modified":"2025-07-24T15:15:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T15:15:12","slug":"car-accidents-faq","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/car-accidents\/car-accidents-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Accidents FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

Below are some frequently asked questions about CAR ACCIDENTS:<\/p>\n

Do I really need to see a doctor if I am not in pain following an accident in NY?<\/h2>\n

Even if you feel no pain immediately after your vehicle accident, you should seek medical attention. Some injuries after car accidents, like whiplash and concussion, have slow-onset symptoms, so you need at least a check-up. Your medical report may also provide vital proof for your personal injury claim.<\/p>\n

What should I do immediately following a car accident on Long Island, New York?<\/h2>\n

If you suffer a car accident, pull over in a safe spot and stop to exchange information with the other driver. Do what you can to help any victims, and call 911 if necessary.<\/p>\n

Next, call the Suffolk or Nassau County PD to report the accident. Take multiple photos and videos of the accident scene. You\u2019ll also need to submit a written accident report to the NY Department of Motor Vehicles if your accident involves an injury or property damage above $1,000. Finally, call our car accident law firm for a free case consultation and strategy session.<\/p>\n

Do I need to involve the police following a car accident on Long Island? What if there is no vehicle damage and I am not suffering any pain?<\/h2>\n

You should report your accident to the police just in case. You may believe you suffered no injury, but if a later medical check-up reveals otherwise, the police report can provide valuable evidence in your car accident claim.<\/p>\n

Can I sue someone personally on Long Island following a car accident in which they either don\u2019t have insurance or their insurance company offers a low settlement or refuses to negotiate?<\/h2>\n

If the driver who hit you had no insurance, you might file a personal injury lawsuit against them. However, uninsured drivers often don\u2019t have enough personal funds to pay for damages. You may also file a lawsuit if settlement negotiations with the at-fault driver\u2019s insurer fail.<\/p>\n

What is subrogation concerning a NY car accident case?<\/h2>\n

Subrogation allows your insurance company to pursue the at-fault party\u2019s insurer for relevant expenses after car accidents. For example, suppose you suffer an accident, and the at-fault driver\u2019s insurance company delays settling your case. In that case, your insurer may cover eligible costs and then pursue a subrogation claim against the at-fault driver\u2019s insurer for reimbursement.<\/p>\n

Did you suffer a vehicle accident on Long Island? Contact us to schedule a free case consultation and strategy session with an experienced Long Island car accident lawyer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11133,"parent":7886,"menu_order":0,"template":"","tags":[39],"class_list":["post-16335","services","type-services","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-car-accidents"],"meta_box":{"title":"FAQs About Car Accidents","sub_title":"","related_video_title":"","related_video_url":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/16335","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/services"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/16335\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/7886"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11133"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}