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New York City is an incredibly busy place with Manhattan being the epicenter of, not only plenty to do, but traffic and other things that can lead to car accidents, falls, and other injuries. This can result in the need for a Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer to help you pursue a claim and recover the compensation that you are entitled to.
Omni Injury & Accident Law, P.C. provide exceptional legal representation to those who have been injured in accidents in the New York City area and will help you navigate the insurance claims process, negotiate with insurance companies, and, if a settlement is not reached, pursue your claim in court to get you the compensation you are entitled to.
The insurance claim process and legal process can be incredibly complex and having a skilled personal injury lawyer on your side can be the difference between getting all of the financial compensation you’re entitled to and getting a lowball offer. Some of the ways that a personal injury lawyer can help you include:
Navigating the Legal Process: The legal process can be a complicated and lengthy process that can frustrate even the most temperate person. However, an attorney has the requisite education and experience to smoothly navigate the entire process, helping you to avoid common mistakes, and protecting your legal rights.
Gathering Evidence: Evidence related to your accident can be essential to prevailing in your civil case. An attorney is experienced when it comes to gathering evidence through an investigation that shows negligence or wrongdoing of the opposing party which can ultimately be used to prove liability. Common evidence in personal injury suits includes photographs, surveillance videos, and medical bills and records.
Negotiating with Insurance Companies: Insurance companies try to get you to accept the lowest settlement possible after a car accident or any other accident, however, a skilled lawyer knows all of their tricks and can engage in negotiation with the insurance company, providing them with evidence showing what you are entitled to so you get a fair settlement.
Understanding the Value of Your Case: People often undervalue their personal injury claim, which is why many people end up accepting lower than average settlements from an insurance company. A personal injury attorney in Manhattan can evaluate your claim and let you know the true value of your case, calculating all of your true damages related to your injuries including lost wages and potentially pain and suffering.
Protecting Your Rights: Insurance companies and opposing attorneys will often try to get you to settle quickly and then sign away your right to file a lawsuit. A personal injury attorney will ensure that insurance companies treat you fairly and with respect and that you get the compensation you are entitled to. If not, they will file a claim in court and fight for what you are legally entitled to.
Litigation if Necessary: An attorney will do all that they can to get a fair settlement for you as quickly as possible, however, sometimes the insurance company will just stonewall you and not offer what you deserve. In cases like this, an attorney can pursue litigation in court, filing a lawsuit, conducting relevant discovery, and pursuing cases all the way until verdicts are handed down and you collect what you are awarded.
Dealing with Complex Cases: Some cases can be incredibly complex, such as truck accident or medical malpractice cases, with many potential parties able to be held liable or cases where the doctrine of comparative negligence can come into play. Personal injury attorneys have plenty of experience dealing with complex cases and can bring in the correct experts and navigate the case so you can get a recovery.
Omni Law handles a variety of personal injury cases, involving many different accident types, in Manhattan and the New York City area to help get victims the compensation they deserve. Some of the types of cases we handle include:
Car Accidents: NYC is a busy place and car accidents happen frequently. These accidents can lead to many different injury types ranging from minor scratches to severe injuries such as head, neck, and spinal injuries. Omni uses their legal experience to prove liability and help you get a fair recovery.
Truck Accident: Truck accidents can be some of the most devastating accidents on the road due to a commercial vehicle’s size and weight, leading to catastrophic injuries such as head and spinal injuries and even death. If you were injured by a commercial vehicle such as a truck, an attorney can investigate and conduct an accident reconstruction to render a fault determination and get you just compensation.
Construction Site Injuries: Construction site injuries can occur due to falling debris, fire or demolition explosions, defective construction equipment, toxic substance exposure, and more, with some of these injuries potentially being life altering. Many times, these accidents make a person eligible for workers compensation, however, an employer may not want to admit fault. A Manhattan personal injury attorney will provide you with the victim advocacy you need to get what you deserve.
Slip and Fall Incidents: slip and fall accidents are a type of premises liability case where a person is injured on someone else’s property due to the property being maintained in an unsafe or negligent manner. An attorney can develop a legal strategy to show that the negligent parties had a duty of care to you that they breached which resulted in your injuries.
Motorcycle Accident: Riding a motorcycle can be dangerous, especially when other motorists are negligent, which can lead to a motorcyclist being involved in a motorcycle accident that results in serious injuries and medical expenses. The legal experience and skill of an attorney can help you recover for the damages you have suffered.
Wrongful Death Claims: Losing a family member or loved one in an accident that was the result of someone else’s wrongdoing or negligence is a horrible tragedy that can also leave families with a huge financial burden. Wrongful death claims help families recover for things such as medical bills, funeral expenses, lost wages, and other associated losses.
If you suffer an injury in Manhattan, you should seek medical treatment immediately, even if you don’t initially think it is necessary. If, for whatever reason, you don’t have to go to the hospital after the accident, you should collect accident scene evidence such as photographs of any property damage or visible injuries, get witness statements, and gather any other evidence you think could be relevant.
As soon as you can, contact your insurance company and let them know you have been in an accident and consult with a Manhattan injury lawyer about your legal rights and to find out if you may have a claim. Never admit any type of fault until you have spoken with an attorney as you may not know the full details of the accident and as Comparative Negligence Affects Your Injury Claim and any admission could be used against you later.
How Do I Prove Fault in My Manhattan Personal Injury Case?
Proving fault requires a person to show that someone was legally liable for your injuries. To do this you must show some essential elements:
An attorney is well versed in gathering evidence and using expert witnesses to prove these essential elements to get a person winning case results or a fair settlement from an insurance company.
There are three main categories of damages that are available to victims in personal injury lawsuits in New York including:
Economic Damages: economic damages encompass things like medical expenses related to the accident including cost of future care, lost wages and loss of future earnings capacity, property damages such as vehicle repairs and other related expenses. These damages are designed to compensate for costs incurred from the accident and costs that may be incurred in the future.
Non-Economic Damages: non-economic damages encompass things that may not be tangible such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of consortium, loss of enjoyment of life, and disfigurement. These damages are designed to compensate a person for things that are of value but not easily quantified by bills or receipts.
Punitive Damages: punitive damages are damages that are designed to punish an actor for truly reckless or egregious conduct that resulted in an injury. These damages are limited to cases where the conduct was truly egregious. However, New York does not have a cap on punitive damages.
A statute of limitations is a statutory legal deadline in which a person has to file a legal claim in court. Statutes of limitations are designed to ensure fair and efficient resolution cases, promoting evidence preservation and designed not to clog up cases with old cases.
Generally, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in New York State is three years from the date of the injury, however, there are some exceptions, such as medical malpractice cases which have a two-year statute of limitation and the statute of limitations can be tolled in certain situations such as if the victim was a minor or incapacitated. Trial attorneys can help you pursue your legal options before this deadline expires.
If you have been injured in an accident, Omni Injury & Accident Law, P.C. is here to provide you with expert legal representation to help you recover the compensation that you are entitled to, just look at our client testimonials.
We will provide vigorous representation, will negotiate with the insurance companies for a fair settlement, and will take your case to court, if necessary. Plus, we work on a contingency fee basis, so you don’t pay unless you recover compensation. Contact Omni law today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
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