New York City Personal Injury Attorneys

New York is a no-fault state when it comes to auto insurance, which means that no matter who is at fault, each driver’s own insurance company must pay for their medical bills and damages to their vehicle. Insurance companies have teams of attorneys whose job it is to keep as much of your money as they can. A trained attorney will know how to negotiate with the insurance company and get you the money you are owed.

If you have been injured in a store, at a business, or even a personal home, you may be able to sue the business or homeowner for personal damages. Slip and fall accidents happen all the time and there are quite a few claims made by accident victims every year. Although it sounds like a minor occurrence, slip and fall accidents can actually result in serious injury or even death.

If a business or home you were in had wet, slippery floors, poorly lit stairways, or construction faults, the owner or operator of the property may be liable. When you have a slip and fall accident, make sure to report it to the manager of the business or the homeowner. They should provide you with their insurance companies information. When you call the insurance company, they are certain to try to trip you up by asking a lot of detailed and confusing questions. It is a good idea to consult with our attorneys before calling the insurance company.

Victory in a slip and fall case often depends on whether or not there have been previous complaints and determining the negligence involved. Our attorneys are well versed in slip and fall cases and can make a compelling argument to an insurance company on your behalf.

If you have been injured in a construction accident in the state of New York, you will normally receive worker’s compensation. However, there are some situations in which a contractor, subcontractor or site owner may be responsible. New York has many industrial protection laws and if you were injured while working in construction or as a bystander at a construction site, our experienced team of attorneys may be able to help you recover money.

Catastrophic injuries include paralysis, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and loss of limbs. If you have experienced such an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for present and future needs. Such injuries can cause a disruption to many different areas of your life, which is what makes litigation so complex. An experienced attorney can help you build your case.

Medical malpractice is more common than you think. In 2016 researchers at Johns Hopkins University released the results of an eight-year study which found that medical malpractice caused an estimated 250,000 deaths each year. In spite of this rather shocking fact, tort reform bills continue to make progress in the United States Congress.

The results of medical malpractice are not always immediately apparent. There are many deaths during surgery every year and people often report excessive pain after surgery. However, you may not feel the repercussions of medical negligence right away. A medical problem may be caused by a scrub nurse not doing their job, an anesthesiologist who gives an improper dose, or a doctor performing a surgery incorrectly.

If you have been injured due to a doctor’s or hospital staff member’s negligence, our team of legal researchers will work tirelessly to get you the money that you deserve.