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You might have a personal injury case if:

You were injured because someone else was negligent (e.g., rear-ended by a distracted driver)
Someone else intentionally hurt you (e.g., assault)
A defective or dangerous product contributed to an injury
A medical professional was careless or made a mistake while treating you
You suffered injuries on someone else’s premises (e.g., you slipped and fell on a broken floorboard), or
You suffered injuries while working.
Can you prove that someone else was negligent or strictly liable?

If someone acted without exercising reasonable care and you’ve suffered some type of damages as a result such as:

Physical injuries,
Emotional distress,
Monetary costs
Call our law firm for a free case evaluation now.

In New York, you can seek both economic and non-economic awards for your injuries. These help to cover your financial costs, as well as compensate for hard-to-value trauma.

Potential compensation can include:
Medical bills (present and future)
Loss of wages and income
Disability
Rehabilitation and therapy
Property damage
Loss of enjoyment of life
Pain and suffering
Disfigurement, and
Funeral and burial expenses.

Punitive damages could be available if the defendant’s actions are deserving of punishment. These often apply in cases involving gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.

It begins when you submit a claim to an insurer. This will likely be the insurance company for the party that caused your injury. However, you might submit a claim with your own insurer after a car collision through your no-fault coverage.

After you submit your claim, the following will occur:

The insurance agency will assign an adjuster to review your claim.
The adjuster may ask you for more information, including medical records, photographs of the wreck scene, etc.
The adjuster will review your claim and determine whether the insurer is liable.
After this, the insurance provider will do one of two things: (1) accept liability and propose a settlement agreement; or (2) deny liability and reject your claim.
If they accept liability, they may offer you a settlement that doesn’t fully cover your impairments. You and your personal injury lawyer will have the opportunity to negotiate a higher settlement. If the insurer denies your claim or refuses to offer a fair settlement, you may have to initiate a lawsuit to pursue your compensation.

It depends on a lot of different factors.

Why types of injuries did you suffer?
How severe are they?
Did you contribute to your incident in any way?
What are your out-of-pocket expenses?
What kind of fees will you have in the upcoming time because of your injury?
Will you be able to return to your job? Did you have any loss of salaries?
How has the situation affected your quality of life?
The more serious your injuries, the more your case is probably worth. But, this is just a general rule. The pain and suffering that can accompany even a relatively minor injury can add considerable value to a case.

When you hire an attorney, they’ll carefully analyze your damages, consider how your injuries will affect you in the future, and consult with experts to value your case properly.