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How Does Personal Injury Settlement Work in New York?

Robert Wolff February 4, 2022

Most legal claims that arise from injuries caused by accidents in New York never get to the stage of a trial in a civil court. This is because the parties involved in the litigation decide to resolve their conflict by negotiating a settlement. Typically, in such settlements, the person who files the lawsuit, called the plaintiff, accepts an agreed-upon monetary compensation from either the defendant, or an insurance provider. In exchange, the plaintiff has to surrender their right to undertake any legal action in connection with the concerned injury or accident.

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Giving a Recorded Statement to The Insurance Company in NYC

Robert Wolff January 21, 2022

When you are injured in an accident, you may be contacted by the insurance company for a recorded statement. In most cases, these interviews are carefully scripted to ensure the insurance adjuster gathers information in a way that will help protect the defendant in court. They may even ask you to read aloud some legal words or prompt you to make a statement that goes in their favor.

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When Should You Return to Work After a Personal Injury in NY?

Robert Wolff January 21, 2022

When you are trying to get back to normal after a personal injury, the last thing you want to do is take any unnecessary risks. Overcoming this feeling of impatience can be particularly difficult after a personal injury.

You should follow the doctor’s advice, but there is a fine line between acceptable activity and activity that could worsen your injury or harm your case for personal injury compensation. To avoid momentary judgment lapses from causing lasting damage to your claim, it’s essential to understand proper protection practices for personal injury claims in NY after an initial injury.

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How Long Does it Take to Settle a Personal Injury Claim in NY?

Robert Wolff October 21, 2021

The question that is at the back of the minds of most accident victims pursuing a personal injury claim is: how long will my lawsuit take? They often ponder whether it is worthwhile to seek compensation for their injuries, especially when the whole labyrinthine process is moving at a snail’s pace and the medical bills are piling up.

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How Much to Ask For in a Personal Injury Settlement in NY?

Gary Silverstein October 20, 2021

The first thing you need to do as a plaintiff involved in a personal injury case is to determine the realistic costs and put a monetary value on your claim. Knowing how much to ask for your injuries and other damages will depend upon the specific circumstances of your case and the definitive evidence that establishes the defendant’s liability.

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How to Calculate Personal Settlement Amount in NY?

Gary Silverstein October 19, 2021

Every personal injury case is unique in its own way, with varied circumstances surrounding each accident and the damage caused by it. Calculation of your settlement amount depends on the specific circumstances resulting in your injuries.

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When to Settle Personal Injury Claim in New York?

Gary Silverstein October 14, 2021

If you have been injured in an accident in New York, you must understand all the options available to recover damages to cover your expenses. While the law does allow accident victims the right to take their personal injury case to a court trial, in reality, a vast majority of such cases get settled out of court.

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When to Claim Personal Injury in New York?

Gary Silverstein October 13, 2021

Most civil litigation in New York comprises personal injury lawsuits which are covered under tort claim laws. If an individual sustains an injury or if there is damage to their property due to the negligence or wrongful actions of another person or entity, the law gives that individual the right to file a lawsuit.

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Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer in New York?

Gary Silverstein October 12, 2021

Accidents involving motor vehicles cause around three million injuries every year in the United States. More than one million people visit the emergency room after a slip and fall accident in the US. When such accidents are a result of the negligence of another individual, the victim has the right to get compensation from the party at fault.

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