In New York, victims who suffer a head injury due to another party's negligence or wrongful conduct may be entitled to compensation under personal injury law. Whether the injury occurred in a car crash, fall, construction site accident, or act of violence, the law allows you to pursue damages for medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
To hold the negligent party accountable, your legal team must prove four essential elements:
The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff builds every case with these elements in mind, preparing it for trial from day one to maximize your results.
We have secured significant results for clients who suffered severe head trauma, including:
These outcomes are the result of our commitment to aggressive litigation and refusal to settle for less than our clients deserve.
When you suffer a head injury due to someone else’s negligence, the law entitles you to pursue a range of damages intended to compensate you for both your financial losses and the broader impact on your life.
Economic damages refer to the tangible, out-of-pocket expenses associated with your injury. These may include the cost of emergency medical care, diagnostic imaging such as CT or MRI scans, hospitalization, and any surgeries required to address the trauma. Many head injury victims also require ongoing rehabilitative therapy, whether physical, occupational, or cognitive, as well as medications, assistive devices, and sometimes long-term home healthcare.
If the injury forces you to miss work or affects your future earning potential, you may also be compensated for lost wages and reduced income capacity.
In addition to financial losses, you may also recover non-economic damages. These are intended to reflect the personal, emotional, and psychological toll of a serious injury. Compensation may be awarded for physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, anxiety or depression, loss of enjoyment of daily activities, and any permanent disfigurement or disability. In cases where relationships with loved ones are impacted, claims for loss of companionship may also be appropriate.
In rare but serious situations involving gross negligence or willful misconduct, the court may also impose punitive damages. These are not designed to compensate you, but rather to punish the wrongdoer and send a clear message that such conduct will not be tolerated.
At The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, we work with economic experts, life care planners, and medical professionals to ensure that every dollar you’re owed is identified, documented, and fought for aggressively.
In most cases, you have three years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in New York. However, if your claim involves a government agency or public property, you may need to file a Notice of Claim within 90 days. Speak to a lawyer as soon as possible to protect your timeline.
New York follows a comparative negligence rule. You can still recover compensation even if you were partially responsible, but your damages will be reduced based on your percentage of fault.
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