A Personal Injury Primer
A PERSONAL INJURY PRIMER
When you are injured the first concern is to feel better. You also need to consider whether or not you need a lawyer. People who are hurt in car accidents, on someone else’s property, or because of another person’s negligence need to see a lawyer as soon as possible.
In New York, a person who is injured because of another person’s careless actions only has three years from the date of the injury to start a lawsuit. If the lawsuit is against a government agency, the time is even shorter. Similarly, individuals who are hurt in fights only have one year from the date of the injury.
We encourage people to seek a lawyer’s help even if they believe they have small injuries. Often what seems like a minor back or neck injury develops into a major problem after the time to file a lawsuit has expired. People who have won lawsuits have suffered from scars, burns, broken bones or teeth, injured back, “whiplash,” and loss of sight or limbs.
Some lawyers will visit you at your home or hospital if you are too weak to move. Lawyers will argue with whomever hurt you and their insurance company on your behalf so that you get the financial compensation you deserve. Lawyers have seen prior cases and can assess how much a jury may award if a case proceeds to trial.
Experienced lawyers also know the right doctors can make all the difference in your recovery. With the help of a lawyer, injured victims may get better medical care from doctors who are experienced at projecting the best and worst case scenarios for recovery. By understanding the full extent of the injuries, the victims get more money to compensate for their pain, suffering, medical bills, and lost wages.
Most importantly, these cases are usually taken on contingency. That means you pay nothing, except legal fees and costs, unless you win.
There is no reason to fear personal injury lawyers. They can, and will, help you. Just don’t hesitate or procrastinate.
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