Far Rockaway Personal Injury Lawyer
Each year, thousands of people in Queens are hurt in accidents, some seriously. They struggle financially due to the cost of their medical treatment, as well as property damage and other losses.
Sullivan & Galleshaw can help. Our law firm has won millions of dollars for accident victims in Queens. As experienced personal injury attorneys, we know how to hold negligent defendants accountable when you are hurt in a motor vehicle crash or other accident. Call us today. We offer free consultations to anyone who was hurt in an accident and has questions. We are eager to learn more about your accident in a free consultation, so contact us today.
Why You Should Call Sullivan & Galleshaw
Are you:
- In so much pain after an accident that you can’t leave the house?
- Struggling to get an insurance company to take your claim seriously?
- Unable to document your accident to prove who is at fault?
- Confused about your legal rights as an accident victim in Far Rockaway?
Call Sullivan & Galleshaw. As experts in personal injury law, Our law firm can review what you know about the accident and identify your legal rights. When someone carelessly hurts you, then you have the right to sue.
We can also:
- Find evidence to use in your case;
- Communicate with the relevant insurance companies;
- Negotiate for compensation;
Take whatever other steps are necessary to vindicate your rights.
Our Personal Injury Practice
Sullivan & Galleshaw has helped many victims injured by:
- Slip and falls
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle collisions
- Medical malpractice
- Dog attacks
- Defective products/product liability
- Workplace accidents
Please reach out if you are injured in any type of accident. Our Far Rockaway personal injury lawyers are dedicated to protecting your legal rights, including the right to seek fair compensation from the person who injured you.
Closer Look at Personal Injury Damages
A personal injury case seeks financial compensation for all losses that flow from an accident.
Medical Treatment
Personal injuries require medical care, including:
- Ambulance transportation
- Doctor’s visits
- Emergency surgery
- Hospital stays
- Diagnostic tests
- Prescription medication
Once your doctor stabilizes your condition, you probably need ongoing treatment:
- Rehabilitation
- Speech therapy
- Physical therapy
We can seek a settlement that covers the cost of your care, including medical bills related to your initial treatment and ongoing medical bills for any necessary rehabilitation.
Lost Income
Accidents keep many people out of work. You should receive financial compensation for:
- Lost wages
- Lost income
- Missing self-employment or gig income
- Lost benefits
You can also request future lost income if you cannot return to your old job. For example, a permanent injury might force you to change careers or leave you permanently unemployed. The inability to continue working represents a major economic loss.
Pain and Suffering and Related Distress
Your losses include more than financial losses. New York’s personal injury law enables accident victims to seek money for:
- Bodily pain
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Mental anguish
- Flashbacks
- Loss of enjoyment in life
- Loss of consortium
Call our law firm to discuss how much you can receive. The value of these losses is subjective, but we will advocate passionately for you to receive the most possible.
What Insurance Do You Use for an Accident?
It depends on the case. New York requires that motorists carry personal injury protection benefits, called PIP. These are no-fault benefits you can immediately gain access to following a car crash. At a minimum, you should have $50,000 in benefits.
Most accidents including motor vehicle accidents, however, involved a claim on the defendant’s insurance. For example, if you are injured in a store, then the store should have liability insurance. The same is true of a product manufacturer.
Doctors and other medical providers also carry malpractice insurance. You can claim on that policy for your injuries.
Negotiating a settlement is difficult. Insurance companies have spent decades perfecting techniques for paying as little as possible to injured victims. They will delay investigations, deny that you deserve compensation, and even force you to litigate a claim in court. We know how to push back against this behavior.
FAQs about Far Rockaway Personal Injury Cases
Can I receive anything if I am partially to blame for the accident?
Probably. New York has a pure comparative negligence law, found in New York Civil Practice Law and Rules § 1411. You can request compensation regardless of fault, provided you are not 100% to blame. In other words, you can seek compensation for your injuries resulting from someone else’s negligence, so long as at least one defendant is also guilty. However, your compensation is reduced by your share of culpable conduct. Someone who is 50% to blame will get only 50% of their damages (at most).
What should I look for in a personal injury lawyer in Far Rockaway?
You should hire someone with strong personal injury experience. This area of law is different from divorce or estate planning. You need a Far Rockaway personal injury lawyer who understands what evidence is useful for proving fault. We can immediately begin searching for that evidence.
How much time do I get to file a personal injury lawsuit?
It will depend on the accident. New York has several statutes of limitations that lay out the amount of time you get. For example, many accidents have a three-year statutory deadline. Others have a shorter or longer deadline. The best thing you can do is call our law firm as soon as possible. Let our experienced personal injury attorney figure out the deadline that applies to your case. If the city is responsible for your injuries, you get very little time.
Go over the deadline, even by accident, and you lose your ability to sue.
What’s the most important step after an accident?
First, go to the hospital. You should start receiving medical care for any injuries immediately. That helps you heal.
Second, you should call a Far Rockaway personal injury attorney. We can document the car accident and take legal steps to protect your right to sue.
Speak with Sullivan & Galleshaw Today
A Far Rockaway personal injury attorney is available to review the facts about your accident and provide you with a comprehensive legal presentation. Our law firm has helped hundreds of people with their personal injury cases, and we take pride in standing up to insurance companies on behalf of our clients. Call to schedule your free, no-risk consultation with our office.