If you were hurt or injured in an accident either physically or mentally as result of another party’s negligence, we can help you achieve the result you deserve. Your next move is to file a personal injury claim to pursue the fair and just compensation you will need to get back on your feet.
Due to the nature of personal injury cases you should begin collecting information as soon as possible after being injured in an accident. This should include as much evidence as possible such as pictures of the scene or injury, witness testimony, a police report, medical reports, etc.
While each case is different and we work hard to secure what you deserve, based on your injuries. Lawsuits for injuries often are settled out of court, but some more complex cases will result in litigation.
The practice areas our New York City personal injury lawyers handle include:
- Car Accident
- Motorcycle Accident
- Truck Accident
- Product liability
- Pedestrian Accident
- Hit and Run
- Bus Accident
- Construction Accident
- Slip and Fall
- Dog Bites
- Any other personal injury accident
Compensation for personal injury in New York can encompass the following:
- Medical expenses, including hospital stays, medication, surgery, physical therapy, and necessary medical aids
- Loss of future wages and earning capabilities
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and mental anguish, including the psychological impact of your injuries and how they may impact your daily life
- Loss of consortium, which refers to a situation where a family member cannot provide the same level of love, companionship, emotional support, or sexual relations as they did prior to the accident
Additionally, in New York, it is possible to obtain punitive damages in some cases. Punitive damages are only awarded in situations where the defendant acted in a particularly malicious or reprehensible manner, resulting in harm.