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Car accidents in New York & New Jersey

After a collision, you deserve clear answers about your case.

A careful review.
A clearer path forward.

We review how the accident happened, medical documentation, and potentially available insurance coverage. We guide you through insurer communications and evaluate your injury claim.

The details matter: what happened, which documents exist, and what you need to resolve. Our first step is to listen and review that information with you.

What to gather before speaking with us

  • Accident report and photographs
  • Vehicle and insurance information
  • Correspondence and claim numbers
  • Treatment and missed-work information

You do not need everything ready before contacting us. Keep originals and bring the correspondence you have received, especially anything listing dates or deadlines.

What to expect

We will explain whether we can evaluate the matter, what additional information we need, and the potential next steps. Fees and the scope of representation are agreed in writing before work begins.

More than an accident report

We review how the collision happened, involved vehicles, available images, witnesses, and medical documentation. We also identify open claims and insurer correspondence. Evaluation must connect the accident facts with the injuries and applicable coverage.

New York and New Jersey need different analyses

The accident location, policy, and your role as driver, passenger, or pedestrian may affect the case. Coverage and injury-claim rules should not be carried automatically from one state to another. We therefore ask where the collision occurred and which policies were in effect before assessing your options.

Before accepting an offer

We review documented treatment, expenses, lost earnings, coverage information, and potential third-party rights. We also ask whether you were working during the collision. The decision should consider the release’s scope and the full circumstances, not only the offered amount.

YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE

Let’s talk about what happened.
And how to move forward.

You don’t need every answer or every document ready. Start with your story. We’ll help you understand what information is needed to evaluate your situation.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
01

Tell us what happened

Start with the date, location, and type of matter.

02

We review how we can help

We identify the information needed to evaluate your inquiry.

03

Understand the next step

If we accept your case, we explain scope and fees in writing.

THE MENDEZ FIRM, PLLC
7707 Parsons Boulevard
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
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