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Murray Hill Personal Injury Lawyer

Accidents injure thousands of people each year, often in surprising ways. At Sullivan & Galleshaw, LLP, our Murray Hill personal injury lawyers spring into action whenever someone is hurt in a car wreck, slip and fall, or workplace accident. Victims and their families have many needs, but high-quality legal representation is often at the top of the list. We also have deep experience with medical malpractice and other cases.

Call our personal injury law firm. The days and weeks after an accident are often a blur. You should not have to worry about the status of your legal rights. A Murray Hill personal injury attorney at our firm can negotiate a settlement on your behalf, so reach out as soon as possible.

Why You Need a Lawyer After an Accident in Murray Hill, NY

Seeking justice after an accident is much harder than many people imagine. There are many roadblocks:

  • Insurance companies that won’t return your phone calls.

  • Physical injuries that prevent you from handling a claim.

  • Eyewitnesses who disappear.

  • Defendants who blame you for the accident and your injuries.

  • Deadlines that you must meet; otherwise, you lose your right to sue.

Call Sullivan & Galleshaw to speak with our Murray Hill personal injury attorneys. We help those suffering from serious injuries obtain justice. We can find helpful evidence for your claim and negotiate with insurance companies to reach a settlement that works for both sides. You should not have to do any of this work yourself.

Have a Personal Injury Lawsuit? We Can Help You

Our Murray Hill personal injury lawyers can assist those injured by:

  • Motor Vehicle Accidents. Any collision with a motor vehicle can lead to serious bodily injuries. Our lawyers help accident victims recover financial compensation for car repairs and medical bills. A car driver could use their personal injury protection (PIP) benefits, which are no fault. But there are many situations where you can sue the other driver for damages. Let us review.

  • Medical Malpractice. Doctors and other medical professionals receive extensive training so they can provide competent care. When they make mistakes, innocent patients suffer. Our legal team can analyze whether you have a solid claim for surgical errors, missed diagnosis, delayed diagnosis, or other mistakes.

  • Workplace Accidents. On-the-job injuries are common. Some of the most dangerous jobs in New York are in transportation and the construction trades, but any worker might be hurt at work. Our lawyers can help you seek workers’ compensation benefits or file a lawsuit.

  • Premises Liability Accidents. Our clients often suffer bodily injuries due to a defect on someone’s property. Call us after a slip and fall or other accident.

  • Defective Products. Hundreds of products are recalled each year due to defects in how they were designed or made. We can help anyone injured by an unreasonably dangerous product.

Evidence for a Personal Injury Claim

To bring a successful claim, we need to prove fault. This is the legal term for responsibility. If a defendant was not responsible for your accident and injuries, then you don’t have a legal case against them.

We rely on critical pieces of evidence when building a claim, including:

  • Your memories. You observed the accident, so share with your lawyer what you remember. Often, a client’s memories are a good starting point for finding other evidence.

  • Witnesses. Third party witnesses can help us see how the accident happened. Your own testimony might be discounted as self-serving, so neutral witnesses have great credibility. Try to talk to them following an accident, if you can.

  • Video. A business might have surveillance cameras which captured an accident. For example, a camera in a store can show how long a hazard existed before you slipped on it.

  • Pictures of the accident scene. After falling, try to get a picture of any hazard which caused you to slip. After a motor vehicle accident, take pictures of the cars involved. A photograph is very powerful evidence.

  • Medical records. These are critical for medical malpractice cases, but every victim needs to prove their physical injuries.

Talk with an attorney to identify what else might help bolster a claim.

Important Deadlines for Personal Injuries

Accident victims often experience considerable pain. They might not feel up to leaving the house except to go to physical therapy or visit their doctor. Nonetheless, there are critical deadlines which all victims need to meet.

For example, New York’s statute of limitations gives victims a deadline for filing a lawsuit in court. The deadline will depend on several factors, such as your age and the type of legal claim you have. Fr most medical malpractice cases, the deadline is two and half years. For other personal injury cases, most victims get only three years.

If you end up suing the city for an accident—such as falling inside a city building—then you have a shorter deadline to submit a notice of claim. You must submit a claim within 90 days.

Personal Injury Damages

Our lawyers help clients obtain compensatory damages for:

  • Economic losses. You will probably have many bills after an accident for car repairs, medical treatment, rehabilitation, and prescription drugs. Other economic losses include lost income, if you aren’t able to work following an accident.

  • Noneconomic losses. Bodily injuries cause pain, discomfort, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, and other losses. You should receive financial compensation for these damages.

In rare cases, we might also seek punitive damages to punish the defendant for acting with gross recklessness or for malicious and wanton conduct.

Every case is different. Some factors will reduce your ability to receive compensation, such as your comparative negligence. New York has a comparative negligence rule found at Section 1411 of the Civil Practice Law & Rules. If you were 50% culpable for your accident, then you will only receive half your damages (at most).

A Murray Hill Personal Injury Lawyer is Available to Meet

At Sullivan & Galleshaw, LLP, our goal is to obtain fair compensation for people hurt in accidents. You can help strengthen your claim by hiring one of our lawyers to begin finding evidence and handling all communications for you. Reach out to schedule a free consultation.

ABOUT SULLIVAN & GALLESHAW

Over our many years practicing personal injury law, our highly experienced legal team has earned a reputation for excellence. Our attorneys have appeared on major media outlets such as Fox News and MSNBC . Our firm’s legal accomplishments have been profiled by the New York Law Journal, the Los Angeles Times, ESPN, and the Associated Press. We have won multiple verdicts in excess of $1 million, making us proud members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious organization which admits fewer than 1% of all attorneys in the United States. We were named Super Lawyers in 2011, and enjoy a perfect 10/10 Superb rating on national attorney database Avvo.

Speak to one of our attorneys about your case for free.

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