What Should I Do After An Accident?

After an accident, if possible take some cell phone photographs or videos to document the scene. Report the accident, typically to the police. Obtain the badge number or police report number, seek medical help if you are injured to document your injury. Make sure to discuss all of your injuries at your initial consultation even if they are minor, do not omit them. Get the advice of an experienced legal attorney.

How Soon After An Accident Should I Hire An Attorney?

Lawyer up as soon as possible. What you say can, and will, be used against you. An experienced personal injury lawyer will help you understand the legal process and assist you in getting the maximum recovery available in your case.

What Is The Statute Of Limitations For A Personal Injury Claim In New York?

In general, most actions for personal injury must be commenced within 3 years. Damages for any medical or dental malpractice claim are limited to 2.5 years with some exceptions. Wrongful death claims must be started within 2 years of the date of death. Any injury or medical malpractice claim against or involving a municipality such as the city of New York must be initiated by a notice of claim properly filed within 90 days of the injury. There are a discovery rule for foreign objects and certain cancer cases.

How do I know if I have a personal injury case?

If you suffered a personal injury in New York to your person or property due to someone else’s fault, you have a personal injury case. Keep in mind that bringing a personal injury lawsuit does not always have to be due to physical injury. In some cases, personal injury claims can be based on a number of different nonphysical harms and losses. For example, in case of an assault, it is not necessary to show that the action of the party at fault caused you actual physical harm, but only that you expected them to harm you. You may also have a personal injury case if someone has inflicted emotional distress on you, invaded your privacy or attacked your reputation.

How soon after the accident should I file a personal injury lawsuit?

Certain time limits, known as the statute of limitations, exist in every state, and this statute varies from one state to another. This governs the amount of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit against another person. In some states, there may be limited time which could be little as a year for you to file a lawsuit for compensation based on a car accident. In case you fail to file a lawsuit on time and miss the deadline, you may lose your legal right to file your lawsuit. This is why you should immediately consult a lawyer as soon as you discover or suffer a personal injury in New York after an accident.

Why do I need an attorney for my personal injury case?

Many victims of an accident think that they can file a personal injury lawsuit themselves as their injuries or damage to their property are obvious, or because they want to settle the matter as soon as possible and move on with their lives. However, without an attorney, you might not receive the rightful compensation you deserve for your injuries. You should understand that the goal of an adjuster is to pay you as little as possible for damages. With an attorney by your side, you can make sure that this does not happen and you recover maximum damages as per the law in your state.

Can I file a lawsuit against my employer for an industrial accident?

In some industrial accident cases, the injured worker is entirely at fault, whether it is because of recklessness or carelessness at the job site. However, there are many cases where the accident is caused by some type of negligence on the employer or a co-worker’s part. For example, the employer did not provide proper drilling and training in following workplace safety regulations or failed to inspect and maintain machinery and equipment properly and regularly. In such cases, the injured worker may be able to sue for personal injury. Surviving family members may also be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Even if the employer is not at fault, an injured worker may be able to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, as long as such insurance is carried by the company.

What should I do if I am pressured not to report my injury?

In some cases, employers try to dissuade injured workers from taking action after they have been injured in an accident. Sometimes it is to avoid the consequences of the negative results of reporting lost-time accidents, while in other cases, it could be to keep insurance premiums down. As a worker, you, fortunately, have a right to file a workers’ compensation claim and should not allow retaliation threats to keep you from moving forward.

What constitutes product liability in New York City?

Product liability occurs when a product is defective and hence, dangerous. This can occur due to flaws in the product design, a manufacturing error or a product that is sold without adequate warning about its inherent dangers.

What do I have to present for my defective product liability case to be a success?

There are two ways to provide definitive proof about a faulty product that has to lead to a personal injury. One is the Consumer Expectation Test where the personal injury lawyer proves without a doubt that the plaintiff used the product as it was supposed to be used. Second is the Risk Utility Analysis where the personal injury lawyer demonstrates that a product can perform as expected, but still have certain risks, and these risks outweigh the usefulness of the product.

Can more than one driver be found liable in a bicycle accident lawsuit or claim?

The answer is yes. More than one person can be liable under the comparative negligence doctrine in some states. The percentage of fault of each party is determined by the trier-of-fact. Your percentage of fault will play a role in the reduction of your damages.

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Experienced NYC Lawyers For Ferry Accidents & Injuries

The risk of ferry accidents in New York still exists, on the Staten Island Ferry as well as New York Waterways ferries and other ferries operating within the New York City metropolitan area. If you or a loved one has been injured in a ferry accident, the attorneys at Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP, are here to offer experienced advice and advocacy. We have a proven record of success obtaining favorable verdicts and settlements for our clients.

Contact us today online or by telephone at (212) 210-1637 to arrange a consultation with an experienced New York City ferry accident lawyer.

Ferry Accidents in New York & New York City

Ferries are used to transport people and vehicles on waterways throughout New York. Accidents can occur for a number of reasons, including:

Operator error
Excessive speed
Drug and alcohol abuse
Negligent maintenance
Overloaded vessel
Inadequate hiring policies/background checks
Failure to enforce safety guidelines

Ferry accidents can cause serious, life-threatening injuries such as head injuries, spinal cord injuries and broken bones. Our attorneys work with ferry accident victims to assess the full extent of damages caused by the accident and to seek fair and just compensation for their losses.

We are prepared to litigate against the city of New York and any other entity responsible for causing our clients harm due to a ferry accident.

In 2003, a Staten Island Ferry accident resulted in the deaths of 11 passengers and life-changing injuries to dozens more. Negligence on the part of the boat operator and the New York City Department of Transportation was found to be the cause of the accident. Personal injury law allowed victims of this accident to obtain compensation for the losses they suffered, whether a serious injury or the loss of a loved one.

Handling All New York & New York City Ferry Accident Cases

We represent clients injured in ferry accidents throughout New York City, including those injured on ferries operated by:

New York Water Taxi
Governors Island Transportation
Liberty Ferry New York
Ferry to Ellis Island
Statue of Liberty New York Water Taxi
East River Ferry
New York Waterways East River Ferry
Hudson River Ferries
Ferries to the 9/11 Memorial

And People Injured At the Following Ferry Stops

Port Imperial/Weehawken
E. 34th Street/Midtown
Hoboken South/Jersey City
Paulus Hook
Belford
World Financial Center
Belford
Wall Street/Pier 11
Brooklyn Bridge Park/DUMBO
Hunters Point South/Long Island City
India St./Greenpoint
N. 6th St./North Williamsburg
Schaefer Landing/South Williamsburg

Contact a Ferry Accident Injury Attorney in New York City

If you or someone close to you has been injured in a ferry accident in New York or New York City, we are here to provide help and support. Contact us online or call 1 (212) 210-1637 to schedule a free, confidential consultation. Remember, our New York City ferry accident law firm will NEVER charge a legal fee or any expense unless we are successful in winning your case. We will gladly come to you if you are unable to come to our office.

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