Motor Vehicle
Accidents /
No Fault Insurance
Motor vehicle accidents
represent the most common type of personal injury case,
primarily because car accidents happen so frequently.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, every 10 seconds someone in the U.S. is
involved in a car accident. Truck accidents happen less
often than those involving passenger cars, but they tend
to be more dangerous and deadly. Whether injuries
involved a car or truck, anyone seriously hurt in a New
York motor vehicle accident is entitled to be paid
no-fault insurance benefits.
Car Accidents
Our
car accident attorneys will review your case free of
charge to determine whether you have a case. We have a
successful track record in car accident claims and a
commitment to obtain compensation for you.
Medical
Malpractice
All doctors and medical providers are
expected to provide care that meets certain standards
established by the medical community. Medical
malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to
provide the expected standard of care in a specific
medical situation. In the state of New York, a medical
malpractice lawsuit must be brought within two and a
half years from the event, whether that is the date of
an incorrectly performed surgery or the last date of
treatment for a medical condition.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death occurs when one person dies because of
the negligent or wrong actions of another person or
company. A wrongful death lawsuit is intended to hold
the responsible party accountable for their negligence
and compensate the surviving family for their loss.
Survivors may receive compensation for medical and
funeral expenses, lost earnings that the deceased would
have provided, loss of services and counsel that the
deceased would have provided and, in certain cases,
punitive damages.
Cancer
Misdiagnosis
Cancer occurs in many forms, but one
characteristic that every variety of cancer shares is
the progression of the disease in stages. Certain
cancers can be very treatable if they are diagnosed in
early stages – while failing to catch the disease until
a much later stage can severely limit the available
treatment options. When doctors fail to properly
diagnose cancer in patients by failing to perform tests
or not paying enough attention to the patients’
symptoms, their negligence can mean the difference
between life and death.
Dog Bites
New York
law mandates that any dog owner, keeper or landlord may
be held liable if they fail to securely contain a
vicious dog and the dog injures another person. Dog
bites can result in very serious injuries – and
treatment can include emergency room visits,
hospitalization, psychological treatment and often
plastic surgery. Dog bite victims may be entitled to
damages for medical expenses, in addition to
reimbursement for lost wages and pain and suffering.
Hunting &
Firearms Accidents
Hunting accidents are rare,
but when they do happen they can cause serious injuries.
Many hunting and firearm accidents occur because of
hunting and game law violations, which constitute
negligence when someone suffers an injury. Victims hurt
in hunting accidents may be entitled to file a claim for
damages against the person responsible for the injury.
Damages in a hunting and firearms accident can include
medical expenses, lost wages, and other financial
compensation.
Birth Injuries
Birth injuries are any injuries or damage suffered by an
infant during pregnancy, during labor, or immediately
following delivery. Some birth injuries are
unpreventable, but many occur because medical providers
do not adequately monitor and manage potentially
dangerous conditions during pregnancy or labor/delivery.
When doctors, nurses and other medical staff fail to pay
attention to warning signs or take appropriate steps,
serious injuries, including Cerebral palsy and Erb’s
palsy, can result. Parents of children injured in birth
injuries caused by medical negligence may be eligible to
file claims for damages including medical expenses and
future treatment.
Brain Injuries
Brain injuries occur when the head suffers trauma that
causes an injury to the skull, brain or scalp. More than
5 million people in the United States are currently
suffering disabilities due to head injuries, many of
which could have been prevented. Car accidents are
the leading cause of brain injuries, and victims who are
injured in any accident caused by someone else’s
negligence are entitled to file claims for compensation.
Damages in a brain injury case may include medical
costs, pain and suffering, loss of current and future
earnings, loss of enjoyment of life and, in some cases,
punitive damages.
Construction
Accidents
The construction industry is inherently
dangerous, but construction companies are required by
New York law to provide as safe a working environment as
possible. Despite regulations, construction accidents
kill and injure thousands every year. Victims of
construction accidents are often confused about their
legal options because these accidents may have multiple
parties responsible, from the owners of the company to
subcontractors and equipment manufacturers. Successful
construction accident cases must clearly demonstrate who
was negligent and how that negligence directly resulted
in the injury.
Fall Down Injuries
New York law states that property owners must provide
safe, secure, and properly maintained premises. Property
owners can be held legally responsible when another
person enters their property and suffers an injury
because of unsafe or poorly maintained conditions.
Victims of fall down injuries may be eligible to file a
claim for damages, including pain and suffering, mental
anguish, lost capacity for the enjoyment of life, as
well as medical bills and lost wages.
Insurance
Settlements
When an accident occurs, whether
property damage or serious personal injury has occurred,
insurance companies are almost always involved.
And even though insurance companies provide coverage for
such events, they don’t stay in business by paying out
expensive claims; they maintain their bottom line by
denying claims or paying the least amount possible.
Accident victims who are recovering from serious
injuries often find it difficult to deal with insurance
companies, and they may become discouraged from pursuing
their claim. Personal injury victims who hire attorneys
typically receive more in damages or settlement amounts
than those who attempt to deal directly with insurance
companies.
