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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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Personal injury and medical malpractice cases are inherently difficult as a loved one has been seriously injured or has passed away because of someone's negligence or a physician's malpractice. No one wishes this situation on anyone. However, if you or your family find themselves in this awful situation, you need an attorney and law firm that focuses on these cases and who will guide you through the process and zealously represent you.. I only litigate personal injury/medical malpractice cases and work tirelessly for my clients, leaving no stone unturned. I personally have worked on cases that have resulted in many multi-million dollar settlements and litigated/assisted trial counsel on a case that resulted in a historic $135 million dollar verdict.. In 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, I was selected by Superlawyers as a New York Metro Rising Star for Plaintiff Medical Malpractice. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.. If you or a loved one has been injured, I would be honored to speak with you to see if I can help you through this difficult time.
The Law Office of Mark A. Siesel, with offices conveniently located in the Bronx, White Plains, and a satellite office in Peekskill, New York, has represented the victims of all types of personal injury and wrongful death cases in the federal and state courts of New York for the last 28 years. As our founder, Mr. Siesel is personally involved with each case, from inception of the action through trial. Our offices represent those injured in car crashes, motorcycle, bus and truck accidents, construction accidents, on the job accidents, slip and fall accidents, elevator and escalator accidents, as well as the victims of medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and those who suffer injuries due to defective products and dangerous medications. Our office zealously and aggressively represents our clients and has obtained numerous successful settlements and verdicts since 1986 worth several million dollars for our clients.. We pride ourselves on personal dedication to our each client. Clients are kept promptly abreast of all developments in their cases on a regular basis and all phone calls, emails, faxes or other communications are responded to immediately, and always by the end of the business day if we are in Court.. Our office also represents clients in cases in which they have suffered serious injuries as a result of dog and animal bites, burns, or suffered injuries at the hands of an uninsured or underinsured driver.. We demand that the insurance companies and their defense counsel provide the maximum possible compensation for our clients’ past and future pain and suffering, lost earnings, past and future, medical and hospital expenses, and loss of enjoyment of life. We will litigate through trial any meritorious case which the insurance companies refuse to resolve fairly and justly. Our philosophy, particularly in cases in the northern Hudson Valley, where jurors and judges are sometimes not favorable, is to prepare each case with an eye toward litigation, but recognizing that sometimes pre-suit settlement by way of arbitration, mediation or direct negotiations with the insurance companies involved is the preferable course of resolution of the case.. Due to our wealth of litigation experience since 1986, as well as our background working for law firms who defended personal injury cases in the 1980’s, we have the distinct advantage of knowing the philosophy of insurance carriers from the inside, and have an edge in knowing how they think and operate. This experience is essential and invaluable in preparing our clients for the rigors of litigation, such as appearances at municipal hearings, depositions, and trials where the client must be able to withstand the difficulties of cross examination by defense attorneys whose goal is to limit compensation and defeat the plaintiff’s claims.. In addition to our extensive practice representing the victims of accidents, defective products, and medical malpractice, our office also handles a wide variety of criminal matters, including DWI’s, aggravated unlicensed operation, impaired driving charges, assaults, document fraud, drug possession, administrative hearings, refusals to take chemical tests and traffic infractions.
My firm specializes in personal injury, commercial litigation (business disputes) and inheritance/probate and estate administration. I personally handle all aspects of any case my office accepts and will go above and beyond to deliver results for you. I have over 20 years of experience.
At Tomkiel & Tomkiel, in New York and Westchester, our attorneys have the experience and talent necessary to handle even the most challenging personal injury and wrongful death cases. We have obtained multi-million dollar results for our clients. We treat our clients with dignity and understanding.. Stanley A. Tomkiel III is a founding partner of Tomkiel & Tomkiel, and has been practicing personal injury law since 1979.. He is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated* through Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating (reflecting the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary).
Ava L. Zelenetsky, Esq.. ZELENETSKY & ASSOCIATES, P.C.. A native New Yorker, born in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx, I grew up to become a lawyer. I practiced for years in the area of insurance defense as well as worked with plaintiff's law firms. I founded Zelenetsky & Associates, P.C., a full service New York personal injury law firm formed in 2012, with the intention of providing individual and quality legal services to those injured in accidents, and we practice in the areas of both personal injury and workers compensation.. We handle all types of injury/accident cases, including auto, labor law (construction accidents), workers compensation, slipping and tripping accidents, falls, snow and ice accidents, premises liability, and municipal liability. Our talented attorneys work together with our legal assistant to enable us to provide a small firm environment with large scale representation and results. We handle cases in the Bronx, Westchester, New York, Queens, Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk, Kings, Orange, Putnam, and Dutchess counties.. Our office is located in White Plains, New York, not far from Pace University School of Law, the alma matter of our founding member, Ava L. Zelenetsky, Esq. Ms. Zelenetsky graduated from Pace in 1999 and was subsequently admitted to the New York State bar, which she passed the first time. She began her legal career in the area of insurance defense and, after many years of practice and experience, she founded Zelenetsky & Associates, P.C. in 2012. Her defense background enables Ms. Zelenetsky to successfully negotiate with claim representatives and defense attorneys and when settlement is not an option because the insurance companies aren’t offering enough money, our firm will aggressively litigate the case through verdict and all the way through appeal, if needed.. ZELENETSKY & ASSOCIATES, P.C.. 75 South Broadway, 4th Floor. White Plains, NY 10601
Peter DeFilippis & Associates is an experienced, trusted, and successful personal injury, medical malpractice, and business law firm located in midtown Manhattan and Southern Westchester (Ardsley). We have been successful in resolving our clients' cases 99% of the time. We have an established track record of obtaining high-value settlements and million-dollar jury verdicts for our clients and their families. Our NYC injury attorneys charge no fee unless we win your motor vehicle accident, trip and fall or medical malpractice case. New Yorkers have trusted us for more than 30 years because our lawyers possess the skill and knowledge to obtain the results you expect. Injured persons dealing with a serious personal injury claim need aggressive NYC lawyers willing to fight to win for them. In order to reach that goal, choosing the right legal counsel for the job is a crucial component.. We have been independently recognized as one of New York City’s best personal injury law firms. Peter DeFilippis has been selected to the prestigious Super Lawyers magazine list for the past ten years in a row. That is an honor limited to no more than five percent of the Attorneys in the entire State of New York. He has also been recognized as one of the "Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorneys" by The National Trial Lawyers.. We know how to professionally and effectively settle New York personal injury accident cases, involving a car, truck, pedestrian, motorcycle, medical malpractice and slip and fall or trip and fall incidents. Our skilled lawyers have extensive courtroom experience in Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, Putnam, and Westchester.. The large insurance companies pay defense attorneys in an effort to deny just compensation for personal injury and medical malpractice claims even when they are well documented and substantiated. When seriously injured due to another’s fault, you should hire a proven, top-notch, New York City and Westchester personal injury lawyer to stand up for you and battle for your interests.. Hire One of the Best NYC Law Firms and Safeguard Your Legal Rights.. We have been acknowledged by the legal industry as a leader in the personal injury and medical malpractice fields. Mr. DeFilippis's skill rating was recently increased again to “Superb” attorney(10/10) by Avvo. Peter DeFilippis and Associates was named to the “Verdicts and Settlements Hall of Fame” in 2011-19 by the New York Law Journal.. We are Lawyers Who First and Foremost Care About You. We don’t just handle cases. We represent people. Our firm’s now long-standing reputation is built on winning almost every one of our clients’ cases while treating them with compassion and respect along the way. You are our top priority and we will not be satisfied until you are satisfied with the results.. Our loyalty and ethical commitment to our client's needs were recognized when our attorneys and staff earned the “Client Distinction” Award from Martindale- Hubbell in 2012 and 2015-19.. Partner with hardworking, honest, and dependable lawyers willing to go the full distance required to obtain the best results possible for you. We battle for your right and your family's right to a fair and just settlement for wrongful death, physical injuries, pain and suffering, lost work wages, medical bills, and all other related harms and losses. Experience the peace of mind which comes from having a prominent legal team in the personal injury and medical malpractice fields standing by your side throughout this challenging time.. Email us at or call or for a free consultation. Please visit our website at . Thank you and we look forward to helping you and your family in your time of need.
Having spent many years in public service, as a former Police Officer with the NYPD, a retired Firefighter/Fire Marshal with the FDNY as well as a Retired Officer in the US Coast Guard reserve, helped shape the manner in which I practice law. These professional experiences have served as a benchmark for client services. My office approaches a legal matter with a tenacity constant with my background.
With a passion for law, Scott Kolker decided to pursue a career as an attorney after earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Missouri. He went on to obtain his Juris Doctorate from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis and graduated in 1994. He was admitted to the Missouri Bar shortly thereafter, followed by the Illinois Bar. Mr. Kolker is also a member of the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri Bar.
Jonathan is the longest serving attorney at Castle LawOffice besides its founder, James Brown. He loves his work helping clients getdebt relief and protection from foreclosure in bankruptcy and would callhimself a “workaholic.” In addition to consumer bankruptcy, Jon works withpersonal injury clients and criminal defense. He also runs Ticket Stop, atraffic ticket law firm that helps drivers keep points off their license andtheir insurance rates low.. Jon graduated from Roger Williams University School of Lawin Rhode Island serving as a leading member of the Student Bar Association andrepresenting local citizens in Landlord Tenant disputes relating to housingdiscrimination. In St. Louis, he received his bachelor’s degree from Webster University.. He is a member of the Missouri Bar Association, the DebtorAttorneys of Metropolitan St. Louis, and the Missouri Association of CriminalDefense Lawyers. He has been admitted to practice in the State of Missouri andthe U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Missouri and the SouthernDistrict of Illinois.. The best part of his job is getting injury victims the helpthey need. He says, “It’s more than winning. As a person who has been injuredbefore, I know that closing that door so you can move on with your life is thebest relief you can truly find. I love to help people get that feeling.” Jon callshimself a “blue collar lawyer” whose “clients don’t expect me to put on just want caring and competent help.”
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