New York City Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Information and Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a personal injury attorney?
Medical problems caused by an accident may not be fully recognized for months or even years after the accident. Losses from medical bills, decreased earning potential, and many other problems can pile up unexpectedly. An attorney with experience representing personal injury victims and negotiating with insurance companies can analyze your case and determine fair compensation for your losses.
How much is my case worth?
Compensation for your injuries depends on several factors, including the extent of your injuries, physical and mental pain and suffering, the amount and length of medical treatment, economic hardship, or financial loss, decreased earning potential, physical impairment and/or disfigurement, and your comparative fault, if any.
Should I accept an insurance company’s settlement offer?
Before accepting a settlement, it is always in your best interest to consult an attorney. Adjusters work for the insurance company, not for you. Their job is to settle the matter for the lowest possible cost to the company. An attorney will work for you and ensure that a settlement results in full compensation for your injuries. You don’t want to sign away your rights only to later discover that your injuries and losses were worse than you originally thought.
Will I be able to recover money even if I am partly at fault?
Yes. In New York accident victims can recover money even if they are partly to blame for the accident.
Will I have to go to court?
Many injury claims are settled through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration, before trial.
When should I call an attorney?
You should consult an attorney as soon as possible after being injured. In most cases there are time limits for filing claims after an injury occurs, and if this deadline passes, your claim could be dismissed. In addition, finding witnesses and gathering evidence to support your case becomes more difficult the longer you wait.
How do I choose an attorney?
The success of personal injury attorneys is based on several factors, including education, legal skill, and experience. The attorney you retain should have a proven record of winning cases similar to yours and should be willing to thoroughly explain his or her recommendations based on the specific details of your case. Your attorney should also have extensive experience settling cases through negotiation and trying cases in court. Another very important factor is for you to feel comfortable with your attorney, and confident that your interests will be a top priority.
Why should I retain your firm?
Our firm carefully selects its personal injury cases, allowing us to focus more of our substantial resources and expertise on each client. Our attorneys offer the professionalism, integrity, and compassion clients deserve. They personally will handle your case from its inception through resolution and will not turn over your case to a paralegal.
How much will the legal process cost?
We will be happy to provide you with a free, no obligation evaluation of your prospective personal injury claim.
We accept personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis because we understand that families can be ruined, both physically and financially, when a loved one is seriously injured in an accident. Medical bills can mount quickly, and in many instances, the injured family member misses work because of the injuries, causing even greater financial hardship on the family. A contingency fee arrangement allows you and your family to receive assistance at a time you need it most.
