Becker has now been charged with multiple claims as a result of the accident, including driving at an imprudent speed, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, driving out of ignition interlock restriction, and operating a motor vehicle without insurance. Police report that alcohol was not a factor in this crash, and that Becker’s excessive speed was responsible. The damage to the home did not threaten the structure, and the family may continue to occupy the home. Ruiz told reporters covering the accident that she had long feared an accident of this nature occurring, due to the speed at which drivers travel down their street. Neighbors described being uncomfortable letting their children play near the street, due to the speed of local traffic.
Some accidents come out of nowhere, and leave you wondering what to do next. The accident described above may result in complicated insurance claims and legal issues, since the driver who caused the crash was uninsured, thus leaving only the Avery’s insurance policy to cover the parties’ damage. Even before you’re forced to file a lawsuit, filing claims with insurance companies and making sure that you’re compensated for all your losses can involve long fights and negotiations. If you or your family have been injured in a car accident, speak with a skilled New York attorney to determine what steps to take. For a free consultation from anywhere in the Albany, Poughkeepsie, or Kingston regions, contact Basch Keegan & Spada at (845) 251-4545.