Personal Injury & Wrongful Death

 A serious personal injury or worse passing of a loved one can happen in a matter of seconds. Its consequence's may be devastating, life altering, painful, debilitating and significantly effect you economically by the loss of a job or worse your total inability to work again in your field. Add to all of that the past and future medical expenses, medical treatments, hospitalization(s), surgery, out of pocket expenses, past and future pain and suffering that you had and may continue to have endure for the rest of your life and the loss of the enjoyment of your life that you had before being seriously injured.   

When such an event like that happens to you or a love one, you should learn what your legal rights are and what legal remedies and options are available to you and your family under the laws of the State of New York. Time may be of the essence so don't wait contact a lawyer, any lawyer, as soon after the event as possible. 

The best course of action for you, and to have all of your questions about your particular circumstances, is to call either of the phone numbers listed on the Home page so we can "talk" about them. 

Some insurance  companies typically get early notice of the incident usually by their own insured and who may be a possible defendant(s) in your case. They may even reach out to you early offering to "settle" your claim(s) WITHOUT a lawyer. While their pitch usually states all the money goes to you directly in just a matter of days or weeks and you don't have to pay any lawyer fees! It sounds great! But, do you have any clue what your case is actually worth?

If the wrongdoer's insurance company offers to pay you $75,000 right away that may sound great to you. But think for a moment, what if your case is actually worth $350,000? Not such a good deal now is it? 

This office works very hard on your behalf when you sign a written retainer agreement with us to timely identify and properly present all of your claims to the insurance company. It is our simple but firm "no nonsense" approach to properly representing you in what can be, and often is, your time of need.

So if you or a loved one has been seriously injured or passed way because of the negligence of another person or business under the following circumstances you may have a case: 

• INJURED BY AUTOMOBILE, BUS, MOTORCYCLE, BICYCLE, TRUCK OR OFF THE ROAD VEHICLES;

• INJURED BY ASSAULT AND BATTERY, DRAM SHOP VIOLATIONS, UNDER AGED DRINKING OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SECURITY;

• INJURED AS A PASSENGER, AS A PEDESTRAIN OR DUE TO DRINKGING AND DRIVING OR WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OR BY DISTRACTED DRIVING;

• INJURED BY HIT & RUNS OR WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING;

• INJURIES BY BOAT, JET SKI, SWIMMING POOL, ELECTRIAL OR CONSTRUCTION; 

• INJURIES AT SCHOOL, WORKPLACE, GOVERNMENTAL OR RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL PREMISES;

• INJURED BY ANIMAL BITES OR ATTACKS;

• INJURED BY EXPLOSIONS, FIRES, SLIP, TRIP OR FALLS; 

• INJURED BY AVIATION, RAIL ROAD, LIMO OR TAXI;

• INJURED BY FOOD POISONING;

• INJURIES RESULTING IN SEVERE BURNS; 

• PROPERTY DAMAGE TO YOUR HOME, AUTOMOBILE, BOAT OR OTHER PERSONAL OR REAL PROPERTY.

There are many other instances of negligence besides those listed above. 

  
                                             WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIMS

A  wrongful death case is prosecuted and proved in Court the same way as any other negligence or medical malpractice case. Often a wrongful death case is much more serious and devastating to the family than other negligence or medical malpractice cases because someone has actually passed away because of it. 

This office builds a comprehensive wrongful death claim that cover everything the law permits the dependents and surviving family members to recover. The wrongful death claim may include the cost of all burial expenses, medical expenses, lost wages and other sources of income, retirement and pension benefits, medical insurance that was provided to you by your lost loved one and other financial and pecuniary losses they can no longer provide. 

The surviving family members also may have a right to claim non-financial losses for the loss of companionship, emotional support and the loss of parental guidance for any children. These non-financial losses are often much more significant than any  financial losses.

In addition to the “wrongful death” claim for economic loss, the family may have a claim for the conscious pain and suffering the loved had before passing. Even if this time was only seconds, any "pre-impact terror or knowledge" of their impending passing can be a significant portion of their damages and collectable by the heirs.  

The  materials contained in this website are for information purposes only  and not meant to be and should not ever be construed as legal advice. Viewing  this website is not intended to nor does it ever create any attorney-client relationship. Our practice and all information on this website is limited to the laws of the State of New York. This is attorney advertising.