Woodhaven Personal Injury Lawyer

Accidents injure thousands of people in New York each year, forcing them to confront difficult challenges, including how to pay for medical care. At Sullivan & Galleshaw, LLP in Woodhaven, NY, our law firm has provided many injured victims with legal services over the years. We know this is a stressful time, but we have the skills you need to negotiate a settlement for your personal injury. Did you know New York law empowers victims like you to sue whenever someone carelessly or recklessly injures you in an accident? Contact us if you’d like to discuss the facts of your case or ask any questions about your legal rights. We offer a free consultation to discuss the details of your case and explore your legal options.

We Have a Broad Woodhaven NY Personal Injury Practice

Personal injury law is a big field. It covers personal injury cases where a person is injured by someone else’s negligent conduct or an unreasonably dangerous product. The challenge for accident victims is recognizing when they have a legal claim and who ultimately bears responsibility for sending them to the hospital.

Consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney is crucial to understanding your legal rights and options, especially in light of recent developments in personal injury law in New York City.

An experienced personal injury lawyer can help anyone with the following cases:

• Auto accidents, including car wrecks, truck accidents, and other motor vehicle accidents. You deserve compensation when a negligent driver strikes you or forces you off the road. These accidents are dramatic. Our clients come away with significant injuries, including car damage. Helpfully, motorists should have insurance, and New York requires that drivers carry personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. Let us review whether you can submit an insurance claim.
• Premises liability accidents. Many people are injured by a defect on someone’s property. They are hurt in hotels, grocery stores, schools, and public buildings. Defects can lead to slip and falls, falling merchandise, electrocution, and more. Call Sullivan & Galleshaw, LLP. Our lawyers can review whether you can hold a property owner accountable for the injuries.
• Defective products. Dangerous and defective products flood into the market, injuring consumers. We have assisted those hurt by a wide array of goods, including clothing, furniture, appliances, medical devices, and more.
• Medical malpractice. Professionals like doctors, dentists, nurses, and psychologists owe their clients a duty of care. Unfortunately, too many medical professionals fail to show the skill we expect. We can sue for any medical error, including missed diagnosis, surgical mistakes, and more. Let our team investigate the care you received.
• Work accidents. Work is one of the most dangerous places to be. Hundreds are seriously hurt on the job by overexertion, falls, electrocution, toxic exposure, and more. Helpfully, most workers are covered by workers’ compensation insurance, and we can help with a claim or appeal.
• Dog bites. Even small dogs can cause painful injuries and infections. New York doesn’t have the friendliest dog bite law, so reach out early to our legal team. We will do everything possible to get you the most compensation.

Obtaining Financial Compensation for Your Injuries

Injuries like concussions, fractures, infections, and back injuries leave our clients in considerable pain. Many cannot work, so they struggle to pay for life’s necessities, like food or utilities. Others cannot meet their mortgage. The financial distress is enormous. It is crucial to have legal representation when dealing with insurance companies and the legal system to ensure successful cases and maximum payouts for the victims.

Our Woodhaven personal injury lawyers focus on obtaining fair compensation for our clients to cover:

• Economic losses: Property damage (like car repairs), medical bills, and lost wages or income.
• Expected future economic losses: ongoing medical treatment, including rehabilitation or at-home care, and loss of earning capacity.
• Noneconomic losses: Bodily pain, emotional distress, disfigurement, depression, and loss of consortium.

You might be curious about how much you can request. Each case is different. A person with major injuries, including permanent disabilities, will likely qualify for more compensation than someone with a temporary neck sprain.

Another consideration is your own comparative negligence. Under NY CPLR § 1411, your compensation is reduced in proportion to your share of fault. For example, you could have been weaving in and out of traffic on a motorcycle when a speeding motorist struck you. If you were 60% to blame for the accident, you would not receive 60% of your damages.

Comparative negligence is a divisive issue. Nothing is easier than for the other side to blame you for your injury. We can canvas the record to show your own negligence is minimal. Our experience in representing clients in state and federal courts helps us secure settlements and awards for injured individuals.

Is Sullivan & Galleshaw, LLP, the Right Firm for You? Free Consultation is available.

Few Woodhaven law firms have the right mix of experience and resources. You should hire a lawyer who listens to your complaints and has the skill needed to negotiate a settlement. Our boutique law firm is dedicated to providing comprehensive representation.

If you hire our law office, we will:

• Provide a comprehensive analysis of your legal rights, including an estimate of financial compensation you can receive.
• Assess the evidence to identify the correct defendant and the relevant statutory deadlines;
• Collect and keep relevant evidence for use in your claim;
• Handle all phone calls and paperwork for the insurance companies;
• Request documents and evidence from the defendant;
• Negotiate for a fair settlement for serious injuries;
• Take all other steps to protect your rights, including filing a lawsuit if needed.

Winning a personal injury case is difficult. Large insurance companies have teams of lawyers working day and night to defeat your claim. Call our firm to find out more about the help we provide to injured clients. Our attorneys have extensive experience in practicing law and are committed to securing compensation for our clients.

Critical Deadlines

The biggest mistake accident victims make is waiting too long before reaching out to a Woodhaven personal injury attorney. In New York, the statute of limitations restricts the amount of time you get to sue. If you go past the deadline, you lose any leverage in negotiations. You also can’t file a lawsuit against the defendant.

The limitations period depends on the type of accident which injured you as well as the identity of the defendant. Your deadline could be very short, so call our firm today.

Lean On Our Personal Injury Experience

Personal injury clients benefit from hiring their own lawyer to take over their case from start to finish. At Sullivan & Galleshaw, LLP, in New York, NY, we have decades of joint experience helping men and women hurt in accidents. Our attorneys have attended prestigious law schools, highlighting their legal education and expertise. We are pleased to offer our services without any upfront legal fees or other expenses. You will only pay if we win your case! Contact us today to find out more from an experienced Woodhaven personal injury attorney at our law offices.

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