When you get injured due to another’s fault, you may have a claim for personal injury. In New York, this usually involves seeking compensation under the doctrine of negligence. A wide variety of cases fall under personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, and premises liability claims. The statutes governing these cases are outlined in New York’s legal code.

These statutes affect personal injury claims by imposing deadlines for filing claims, requiring you to prove your injuries meet or exceed the serious injury threshold to file a claim, limiting who can file a wrongful death claim and the damages they can receive, and whether or not you from filing a lawsuit against government agencies.

Investigating a personal injury claim is a huge undertaking that requires experience, determination, and expert knowledge of the many statutes governing these claims. The first step to getting on with your life is contacting someone specializing in this area. Our attorneys at Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP have decades of experience and a proven record of success in handling complex claims. Call us at 212-344-1000 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation.