If there is a car accident in New York that injures or kills a person, or if someone's property is damaged by more than $1,000 dollars, then section 605 of the New York State Traffic and Vehicle Law requires that all drivers involved submit their own accident report to the DMV. .
To act in accordance with the law and avoid setbacks or any type of violation of your rights, you should consult with a Spanish-speaking lawyer, which we will help you find and in turn, who will help you win your case.
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How to Report a Car Accident in New York?
The accident report must be prepared within the first 10 days from the date of the traffic accident. Otherwise, the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles, in English or Transportation Agency, in Spanish) can suspend the driver's license of the people involved.
To comply with the submission requirements, you must complete and submit the Car Accident Report (PDF) (MV-104). It is also important to know that:
- If the accident only caused property damage, you must exchange the driver's license, insurance and registration information with the drivers involved and submit the MV-104.
- If someone is injured or dies, the New York State Vehicle and Transportation Law requires that the police be notified immediately and the MV-104 submitted. If a parked vehicle or other property is damaged, or if an animal is injured, the owner must be located or the police must be contacted.
- It is a crime to leave the scene of an accident that will result in injury or death. The reported car accident will appear in the records of all drivers involved.
- An accident in the driver's record does not mean that the person was responsible for the accident. The DMV does not attempt to determine fault in a traffic accident.
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Get a Copy of the Car Accident Report in New York
It is important that in case of traffic accident, the affected drivers keep a copy of the car accident report that can be used as evidence to claim compensation. To obtain it, you will need to do the following:
- Call or visit the local police agency or the place where the accident occurred.
- Ask the agency if the report is available and what the costs of copies are.
- Consult the New York DMV accident reinvention program.
Of interest:Traffic accident lawyers in New YorkThe DMV has an accident re-evaluation program that identifies drivers who have had at least three reportable accidents in a 18-month period.
The program includes drivers of all ages. A reportable accident is an accident in the State of New York that results in death, personal injury or loss of more than $1,000 dollars in an individual's property.
The DMV sends a letter to the driver to go to a DMV office for an interview and possible eye, written and practical exams.
So, immediately after a car accident, consider taking the following actions:
- Check if you are injured.
- Verify the well-being of passengers.
- Go to a safe place.
- Call 911, wait for help to arrive and exchange information.
- Document the accident.
- Notify your insurance company.
- Contact a reliable lawyer.
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It is recommended that you call your insurance agent while you are there. This way, they can tell you exactly what they need to handle your complaint and what to expect during the complaint process.
An accident can exhaust even the most experienced driver. If you follow these steps, you will be able to avoid unnecessary worries. This way, you can work with your insurance company to repair your vehicle in the best way possible and as quickly as possible.
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