Long Island personal injury lawyers handle many legal tasks to ensure injury victims receive the compensation they need to recover after a negligence-based accident. They gather evidence, complete legal paperwork, file insurance claims and personal injury lawsuits, negotiate with insurance adjusters, and take cases to court if necessary to achieve positive outcomes for their clients.
If you suffered injuries due to someone else’s negligence, you could qualify for compensation. Our personal injury attorneys will walk you through the entire claims process and fight for your legal rights.
- What a Personal Injury Attorney Will Do for You
- What Types of Personal Injury Claims Does a Lawyer Handle?
- How Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer Could Benefit You
- Let Our Personal Injury Lawyers Handle Your Legal Issue While You Focus on Recovering
What a Personal Injury Attorney Will Do for You
If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall, or other accident, a personal injury lawyer will handle your insurance claim or lawsuit while you concentrate on healing. The tasks we will complete for you include:
Updating You About Your Injury Case Regularly
We keep lines of communication open, provide you with frequent case updates, and answer all your questions. A trustworthy attorney will never leave you uninformed about your case.
Identifying the Liable Party
A thorough investigation will allow your attorney to determine who is liable for your accident and identify any applicable insurance policies the negligent party carries.
If your case involves injuries sustained in a car accident, because New York is a no-fault state, you will be covered by the personal injury protection (PIP) policy of the car you were driving or that you were a passenger in. This will cover your medical expenses and lost earnings, subject to certain limitations.
In order for us to recover compensation for you from the at-fault party’s insurance carrier, we need to be able to show that you suffered a serious injury, as defined by New York State law.
Your lawyer will identify which insurance company (or, in some cases, multiple insurance companies) you should pursue for compensation and be ready to take prompt action. .
Gathering Evidence of Your Accident
To succeed in your claim, your lawyer must collect evidence proving the responsible party’s negligence. This involves demonstrating the four legal elements of negligence:
- Duty of care – The liable party had a responsibility to protect you from harm.
- Breach of duty – They did not meet that responsibility.
- Causation – Their breach of duty caused an accident.
- Damages – You suffered harm as a result.
Relevant evidence of negligence in your case may include:
- Eyewitness accounts
- Expert witness testimony
- Surveillance, CCTV, dash cam, or traffic camera footage
- Accident scene photos
- Police reports
- Truck black box data
- Physical evidence from the accident scene
- Cell phone records
- Accident reconstruction reports
Your attorney will also gather evidence of your damages, such as:
- Paystubs and other wage records
- Medical records and bills
- Medical or mental health expert testimony about the pain and suffering you have endured
Communicating with Others Involved in Your Personal Injury Case
If you speak with the liable party or their representatives on your own, they might try to push you to give up your rights and accept a fast settlement. It is best to let our attorneys do the talking.
After identifying which insurance company is responsible for paying for your damages, your attorney will negotiate with the insurance adjuster informing them of your entitlement to desired compensation. The back-and-forth communication/negotiation process will continue until both parties reach an agreement.
Calculating Your Personal Injury Case’s Value
You need an appropriate settlement amount that compensates you for all your losses, such as medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. We will determine what that amount is and how to recover it. You might need to:
- File a Personal Injury Claim: If you meet the criteria, you could file a personal injury claim against the liable party. Your lawyer will determine whether this is a good option for you, and if so, we will complete all required paperwork and file your claim for you.
- Take Your Case to Court: The vast majority of personal injury claims settle outside of court. However, in some cases, it could be necessary to argue your case in front of a judge and jury to secure appropriate compensation. If that happens in your case, your personal injury attorney will lead the way, protecting your rights and fighting for the best possible outcome.
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What Types of Personal Injury Claims Does a Lawyer Handle?
Different firms have different practice areas. Our personal injury lawyers handle cases stemming from various negligence-based accidents, including:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bus accidents
- Train accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Construction accidents
- Dog bites
- Medical malpractice
- Birth injuries
- Dangerous or defective products
- Nursing home abuse or neglect
- Slip or trip and fall accidents
This list is not exhaustive. If you suffered severe injuries in an accident that wasn’t your fault, our legal team will explain your legal rights and options for seeking compensation.
Our personal injury law firm also handles wrongful death claims. If you lost a loved one in a negligence-based accident that would have qualified them for a personal injury claim if they had survived, please accept our condolences. Our Long Island wrongful death lawyers will lead your family’s claim for justice and appropriate compensation.
How Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer Could Benefit You
Hiring our Long Island personal injury attorneys comes with many potential benefits. When you allow us to lead your claim, we will:
- Handle your entire case from start to finish, no matter how complex it may be
- Provide personalized and compassionate legal service
- File your lawsuit before New York’s personal injury statute of limitations expires (Most often this is the 3-year time limit of New York Civil Practice Laws & Rules § 214, but other deadlines may apply to your case, so it best to call us ASAP to learn what what deadlines your are facing and what your options for legal action are.
- Make the best of an unfortunate situation by fighting for maximum compensation on your behalf
- Represent you on contingency, so you don’t have to pay us anything up front or out of your pocket. Our legal fees will come as a percentage of your settlement or verdict. If we don’t win, you won’t pay.
It is also very important to note that a shorter statute of limitations may apply to your situation, depending upon the circumstances of your case. It is best to take advantage of a free case review with our firm so that you know exactly what deadlines you are facing and what your best options for legal action are.
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Let Our Personal Injury Lawyers Handle Your Legal Issue While You Focus on Recovering
Finding a good personal injury lawyer could be crucial to your case. If you’re unsure where to turn, we encourage you to call our legal team at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., today. We would be happy to explain your legal rights and what our personal injury attorneys do for accident victims like you during a free consultation.
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