Personal Injury

The laws of New York Personal Injury law vary depending on the type of accident. If you have been in an automobile accident the rules of No-Fault may apply. New York, under the Worker's Compensation law, preventsa an employee from suing his employer in case of an accident. Understanding New York personal injury law is a vital first step is seeking the compensation you may deserve.

We understand the various difficulties an injury can cause. If you or a loved one is suffering from an injury, or if you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, let our knowledge and extensive experience go to work for you. We will make sure you are treated justly, and you are properly compensated for your injuries. Do not hesitate to contact us at any time. Our experience includes all parts of personal injury litigation claims brought by individuals or families who have a claim for damages because of the negligent or intentional misconduct of another person or business entity. We thoroughly investigate every case.

Representing injured parties and their loved ones is, quite often, expensive for attorneys. Typically, law firms put up large sums of money on complex cases in order to hire experts, take depositions, gather evidence and oppose the lawyers of large companies and insurance firms.

When you have been injured:
Gather as much information as you can and preserve evidence. Remember, in most accidents, the negligent party will quickly notify his/her insurance company and act to limit liability. Insurance company adjusters work quickly and efficiently to reduce their risk. If you wait too long to start protecting yourself, you may allow the other party or their insurance company to gather evidence you need. They may speak with witnesses and obtain physical evidence before you can even think about what you need to do.
It is common for us to be called by someone who has had a serious injury but didn't want to contact a lawyer. Many people put off contacting a lawyer in the hope of feeling better ("This soreness will go away with time.") or because they believe the other side will treat them fairly. Regrettably, too often we find that an injured party's claim is barred because they simply waited too long or evidence they need had vanished.
It is a fact of life that, while injured parties and their families are recovering or grieving, the other side is working diligently to protect their interests and limit their liability.
Identify witnesses. Get their names, addresses and phone numbers. After the passing of time, witnesses often disappear or are unwilling to get involved or give accurate statements of what they saw or heard.

Do not talk to the other side's adjuster or their attorney until you have spoken with your attorney. Remember, if you enter into an agreement with them or sign a release or other document before getting the advice of a lawyer, you may unknowingly limit or prevent your right to a fair recovery. In order to protect yourself and your loved ones, do not make an agreement or sign a document until you have discussed the matter with an attorney of your choice.