Syracuse, New York Airport Car Accidents

Jed Dietrich, Esq., Recognized as a Super Lawyer, is Committed to Protecting the Rights of Syracuse Hancock International Airport Car Accident Victims. Since Our Founding in 2005, Jed Dietrich, Esq., Has Helped Our Clients Secure More Than $175 Million in Damages. We Could Help You, too. Our Experienced Team of Car Crash Attorneys Could Help File a Personal Injury Lawsuit and Make a Compelling Claim for Recovery.

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For nearly a century, Syracuse Hancock International Airport has served as the Salt City’s connection to destinations nationwide. Although it continues to suffer from regular, weather-related delays, its easily accessible location off Interstate 81 makes it a convenient alternative to larger airports in Albany, Buffalo, and the Big Apple. Local aviation officials have even reported an unprecedented uptick in passenger departures and arrivals, with over 2.5 million travelers transiting Hancock International over a single, recent year.

A busier airport could be beneficial for Syracuse’s long-term growth, but it can also be the source of unexpected problems. Roads and highways around the airport suffer from such intense congestion that Syracuse Hancock International Airport has been forced to use its social media feed to remind motorists of its rules for picking up and dropping off passengers.

For most travelers, abiding by the rules of the road—frustrating as they may sometimes be—is a matter of both practical necessity and personal safety. Unfortunately, not everyone succeeds in self-restraint. Some drivers, anxious about an upcoming flight or eager to return home, may fail to exercise a reasonable measure of caution, exposing themselves to unnecessary risk and increasing their chances of causing or being involved in an accident.

In the aftermath of a collision, survivors often make the mistake of thinking that they can fall back on their no-fault insurance coverage. While every no-fault policy sold in New York guarantees certain benefits, these benefits are not always sufficient to compensate for the costs of an accident. Serious injuries may necessitate a more serious response, which may include litigation.

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has spent decades aggressively defending the rights of car crash victims throughout the region. Our experienced team of attorneys knows what it takes to make a compelling claim for recompense—and we have the results to prove it. Please message us online or call us at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to a Syracuse airport car accident lawyer and schedule your free consultation.

The Limitations of a New York No-Fault Recovery

New York is a no-fault auto insurance state. Under the Empire State’s insurance system, most motorists are entitled to receive certain benefits after an accident, irrespective of who is eventually found at fault.

Every no-fault insurance policy should provide the following benefits:

1. Medical Care: No-fault coverage includes the payment of “reasonable and necessary” medical expenses and physical rehabilitation fees.
2. Income Replacement: A New York no-fault policy should cover 80% of lost income, with a maximum payment of $2,000 per month. Income replacement may be paid for up to 3 years from the accident date.
3. Repayment of Other Expenses: Injured motorists may receive up to $25 per day for the repayment of other reasonable and necessary expenses, such as transportation to the doctor’s office or hospital parking fees.

However, permissive as the Empire State’s no-fault laws may be, they are subject to stringent limitations.

Insurance companies can, for instance, contest the definition of what constitutes necessary and reasonable care. They may not agree with your physician’s recommendations, and could even try to recategorize medically necessary care as an elective procedure. Additionally, the statutory limit on income replacement could preclude most middle- and upper-income workers from receiving enough money to maintain their standard of living.

You do not have to accept the insurance company’s excuses in place of a fair recovery. The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. could help you file a personal injury lawsuit against the person, or party, who caused your Syracuse Hancock International Airport car crash. Please call us toll-free at 1-866-539-5334 to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.

The Most Common Categories of Airport Car Accidents

Airport car accidents have a variety of potential causes. However, most likely fall into one or more of the following categories:

1. Pedestrian Accidents: Airport pick-up and drop-off zones can be hectic, with pedestrians forced to cross busy roads. If a motorist is speeding, distracted, or otherwise reckless, they could strike a passenger on their way to or from a terminal.
2. Rear-End Collisions: Rear-end collisions are common in slow-moving traffic. Drivers who are inattentive and try to accelerate out of airport traffic could find themselves barreling toward the rear of another motor vehicle.
3. Side-Swipe Crashes: Side-swipe crashes are common in and around pick-up and drop-off lanes. They could be caused by a failure to follow Syracuse Hancock International Airport’s posted 15-mile-per-hour speed limit, or by negligent drivers violating other motorists’ right-of-way as they merge into or out of a passenger loading zone.

Accidents that occur farther away from the airport—on Airport Boulevard, Brewerton Road, or Interstate 81—could involve higher speeds and somewhat different crash characteristics. In many cases, these higher-speed collisions are more likely to culminate in serious and potentially life-threatening injuries.

Exercising Your Rights After A Syracuse Airport Car Crash

Since New York’s no-fault insurance system provides benefits irrespective of fault, most accident victims are not permitted to file a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent party who caused their accident.

However, legislators have long since recognized that the limits of a no-fault recovery are not necessarily sufficient to compensate for the costs of a serious car crash. Under Empire State law, survivors who have suffered certain serious injuries are still entitled to initiate a civil claim against the person, or party, who caused their collision.

Serious injuries could include any of the following:

1. A broken bone;
2. Significant limitation of the use of a body function or system;
3. Permanent limitation of the use of a body organ, function, or system;
4. Disfigurement; and
5. Wrongful death.

Depending on the circumstances of your claim, you could receive compensation for damages including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Your outstanding medical expenses;
2. Anticipated long-term care needs;
3. Physical rehabilitation;
4. Paid co-pays and deductibles;
5. Lost income from work;
6. Diminished earning potential.
7. Emotional pain and suffering;
8. Loss of enjoyment;
9. Disfigurement; and
10. Wrongful death.

Since our founding in 2005, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has helped our clients secure more than $175 million in damages from negligent drivers, reckless motorists, and their insurance companies. We could help you, too. Please send us a message online or call us at 1-866-529-5334 to schedule your 100% free consultation as soon as possible.

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Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at 866-529-5334 so that our aggressive, tenacious, and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Syracuse, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!

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