Your Legal Rights After An Injury
The injuries that can result from the negligent actions of another can be debilitating and life-altering in nature. From a traumatic brain injury to nerve damage, internal organ damage, spinal cord injuries, or broken bones, the injuries you suffer can not only cause prolonged pain and suffering and impact your future earning potential, but also lower your overall quality of life.
As an injured victim, you need to be aware of your legal rights, so that you can take the right steps in the event of an injury and get the medical care and compensation you deserve.
Your Legal Rights after a Personal Injury in New York
The Right to Get Strong Legal Representation on a No-Win-No-Pay Basis
Following your personal injury in New York, the insurance adjusters in all likelihood will persuade you to settle the case quickly without hiring a lawyer to represent you. In that vulnerable moment, it’s crucial for you to remember your right to hire a leading New York personal injury lawyer and pursue the highest possible financial compensation you are entitled to under the law.
In New York, you have the right to engage the services of a personal injury lawyer on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not have to pay anything upfront to the lawyer, if you win, you will only pay a portion of your compensatory damages awarded to you. If there is no compensation, you don’t pay a dime to your lawyer.
You Have the Right to Recover Non-Economic Damages (PHYSICAL OR EMOTIONAL INJURIES) and Economic Damages from All the Liable Parties
If the accident was caused as a result of the negligence of a motorist, premises owner or manager, construction contractor, product manufacturer, equipment supplier, or any other negligent party, you can file a personal injury lawsuit against all the liable individuals and entities, and seek economic as well as non-economic damages (PHYSICAL OR EMOTIONAL INJURIES) from them.
The non-economic damages (PHYSICAL OR EMOTIONAL INJURIES) you can recover include:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Lowered quality of life
The economic damages you can recover include:
- Cost of medical treatment
- Estimated cost of future medical care
- Lost current earnings
- Loss of future earning capacity
The Right to Recover Damages Even if You Were Partially at Fault
Under New York’s pure comparative negligence law, you have the right to receive compensation even if you were 99% at fault for your own accident and injuries. Notably, unlike some other states, New York does not have the 50% bar rule, which prevents you from recovering damages if you are found to be 50% at fault for the accident. What it means is that even if your share of fault is more than 50%, you can still recover a proportionate amount of damages in New York.
For example, if you are found to be 80% at fault for the accident and if the other part is found to be 20% at fault, you can still receive 20% of the compensation from the liable party.
Our Experienced New York Attorneys Can Maximize the Compensation for Your Injuries and Losses
If you are injured in an accident due to another’s fault, you might be entitled to a wide range of compensatory damages. The proven and capable New York personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff can investigate your accident, identify all possible sources of compensation, establish strong evidence, and make sure you are adequately compensated for your injuries and losses.
Our legal team is led by “The Bull” Michael S. Lamonsoff, a highly accomplished New York personal injury attorney, who is a member of prestigious forums like Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and Super Lawyers.
To discuss your case with one of our experienced New York car accident attorneys, call us today at 212-962-1020 or contact us online and schedule a free consultation.