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Understanding Personal Injury Law
Personal injury law allows individuals who have been harmed because of another person's negligence to seek financial compensation. These cases arise when a person or business fails to act with reasonable care and another person suffers injury as a result. Personal injury attorneys represent accident victims and help them recover damages for medical bills lost wages and pain and suffering.
In the United States personal injury claims are governed by state tort law. Victims may pursue compensation through insurance claims or civil lawsuits. Lawyers investigate accidents gather medical records interview witnesses and negotiate with insurance companies. Because insurers often attempt to minimize payouts, legal representation can significantly improve the chances of obtaining fair compensation.
Serious injuries may lead to long term medical treatment disability or permanent changes in lifestyle. Lawyers help ensure compensation accounts for current and future medical costs rehabilitation and lost earning capacity.
Common Personal Injury Cases
- Car and truck accidents
- Slip and fall incidents
- Workplace injuries
- Defective products
- Dog bites
- Medical malpractice
Each type of case requires evidence such as accident reports photographs medical records and expert testimony.
When You Should Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
Victims should consider contacting a lawyer when injuries require medical treatment or when insurance companies dispute liability. Legal advice is especially important when injuries cause long term disability or significant financial loss.
How the Legal Process Works
- Initial consultation and case evaluation
- Investigation and evidence gathering
- Insurance negotiations
- Filing a lawsuit if necessary
- Settlement or trial
Cost of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency fees meaning clients pay no upfront legal fees. Lawyers typically receive between twenty five and forty percent of the recovered settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a personal injury lawyer do?
Personal injury lawyers investigate accidents gather evidence negotiate settlements and represent clients in court.
How long do personal injury cases take?
Some cases settle within months while complex cases involving serious injuries may take years.
What compensation can victims recover?
Victims may recover damages for medical expenses lost wages rehabilitation costs and pain and suffering.
Do most cases go to trial?
Most personal injury claims settle before trial through negotiation.
When should I hire a lawyer?
It is best to contact a lawyer soon after an accident so evidence can be preserved and legal deadlines are not missed.
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With more than 26 years experience, my primary focus is on personal injury law and traffic tickets. I am also an Arbitrator and Mediator.. I was admitted to practice law in New York State in January 1988. I graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Business Management in 1979 and my Juris Doctor from St. John's University Law School in 1987. Before opening my office, I represented plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury actions.. I am a member of the New York State Bar Association.. "Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes."
Ken lives on Long Island with his wife. He was born and raised in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Administration from St. John’s University and his Juris Doctorate from St. John’s University School of Law.. Ken Bornstein has practiced in the area of personal injury for over 32 years. He represents individuals who have been injured in construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents, trip and fall accidents, and all cases where an individual was injured due to someone’s negligence. Ken handles cases from the initial client meeting all the way through to a verdict at trial and has a distinguished reputation for helping his clients get the compensation that they deserve.. Ken was featured in the New York Law Journal for recovering one of the highest verdicts in New York County (Manhattan). He is also recognized by Lawyers of Distinction for excellence in personal injury law.
Elijah is a graduate of SUNY Geneseo where he received a Bachelor’s degree in History. Thereafter, he attended Albany Law School receiving a Juris Doctor in 2014, and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2015. Elijah was also admitted to the United States District Court for the Northern district in 2015.. Prior to joining Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP, Elijah worked as an associate attorney for a personal injury defense firm where he litigated cases in both state and federal court. Elijah has argued before the Appellate Division Third Department and has litigated a variety of cases including labor law, premises liability, automobile liability, and insurance coverage cases throughout New York State.. Elijah is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, and the Albany County Bar Association.. In his time away from the firm, Elijah enjoys spending time with his wife and their two children
Maryanne Low-Haviland grew up in Cooperstown, New York. She graduated from Hamilton College in 1988, where she majored in Government and minored in English Literature. She went directly from Hamilton to Albany Law School , graduating in 1991. While Maryanne will always consider Cooperstown in some way to be her “home”, she also found the Capital Region to be a wonderful place to live and, ultimately, decided to remain in the Albany area following law school graduation. Having participated extensively as a successful participant and coach in the Moot Court Program at Albany Law School, Maryanne enjoyed litigation and focused in this area almost immediately upon graduation. She has successfully tried personal injury, discrimination and matrimonial cases over the years on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants.. When Maryanne was offered a position as an attorney in the case management unit at Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, she welcomed the opportunity to combine her litigation and negotiation skills with her desire to have direct client contact and to help clients through difficult periods in their lives. Maryanne is a member of the New York State and Federal Bar Associations.. Maryanne is very involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, whose mission is to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. She lives in Guilderland with her Husband, Charles R. Haviland, Jr., her daughter, Sarah, and her son, Will. Maryanne is an avid equestrian. When she is not in the office, she can often be found at the stable with her daughter, who shares her passion for horses and showing.
Carol E. Crummey is a 2013 graduate of Albany Law School and a 2008 graduate of Boston College, where she received a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English and Communications. Carol joined our firm upon graduation from Albany Law School, and has continued to work as a courtroom advocate working on cases from inception to trial. Carol is admitted to practice in the State of New York and in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York.. Carol concentrates in the area of civil litigation including premises liability, construction accidents, products liability, motor vehicle negligence and medical malpractice. Throughout law school she was employed at a civil litigation firm and simultaneously by the Albany County District Attorney, gaining experience in both civil and criminal matters.. Carol is a member of the New York State and Albany County Bar Associations. While at Albany Law, Carol participated in multiple Moot Court Competitions, and she was the winner of Albany Law School Donna Jo Morse Client Counseling Competition. Carol currently serves as the Mock Trial Attorney Coach for the Albany Academies. She also currently serves as the Secretary on the Board of the Junior League of Albany and is Vice President of the Albany Academy for Girls Alumnae Board. Carol’s interests include reading, cooking, volunteering and downhill skiing.
Matt Dillon joined Martin, Harding, and Mazzotti in January 2020, bringing with him over a decade of legal experience. His practice focuses on personal injury litigation, particularly in the fields of motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, construction, product liability, and premises liability. Matt has litigated and tried cases in local, state, and federal courts throughout New York State. He has lectured and published on legal issues including trial tactics, e-discovery, social media, trucking and transportation, food safety, and state and federal laws. Matt is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Albany County Bar Association, and the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association.. A lifelong resident of the Capital Region, Matt is committed to his community and devotes his time to providing a meaningful and positive impact. He is a member of the Board of Advisors for the Capital District YMCA – Bethlehem Branch and is the Vice-President for the Greater Capital District Italian American Bar Association. Matt is also a member of the Capital Region Chamber’s 2019-2020 Leadership Tech Valley class. He has volunteered for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as part of their Executive Committee, Light the Night, and Team in Training programs. Matt also maintains strong connections to his alma maters, Stonehill College, and Albany Law School.