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If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident as a result of another person’s negligence, our team of Brooklyn personal injury lawyers at The Barnes Firm are here to help. Our personal injury lawyers have decades of combined experience and will work hard to help you get the best result possible. From the initial phone conversation, through to the final settlement, our team of trusted Brooklyn personal injury lawyers will work hard for you every step of the way. Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation.
Being injured as a result of someone else’s negligence can leave you facing many losses and can directly affect your future. Because achieving your most complete recovery is key to your overall well-being, working closely with an experienced personal injury lawyer in Brooklyn from the start is always well-advised.
When it comes to personal injury claims, the party whose negligence caused you to be injured is responsible for your legal damages – or losses. Personal injury law is based on negligence, which means failing to uphold one’s responsibility to the safety of others. For example, when a motorist’s excess speed is the direct cause of a car accident, that speeding motorist is liable for the other driver’s covered losses.
Proving negligence in a Brooklyn personal injury case generally comes down to gathering and compiling all the available evidence, which typically leads to a compelling representation of negligence in the matter. The kind of evidence that often applies includes all the following:
Proving negligence is a key element of your claim that is best left in the capable hands of an experienced personal injury attorney.
The experienced Brooklyn personal injury lawyers at The Barnes Firm appreciate how important your claim is to your recovery and future, and in response, we dedicate our practice to skillfully advocating for your rights and fair compensation. Your case matters, so please don’t wait to contact us online or call us at (800) 800-0000 for more information today.
The Barnes Firm is available 24/7 to help if you’ve suffered an injury that was caused by the negligence of someone else. We’ve dedicated our practice to helping our clients get the best result possible for decades, and we’re here for you, too. In the process, we’ve earned a great deal of recognition for our commitment to both our clients and our profession, including all the following:
Longstanding membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum for highest court awards and claim settlements
At The Barnes Firm, our Brooklyn personal injury attorneys have decades of experience successfully guiding challenging personal injury claims toward advantageous outcomes, and we’re well prepared to do the same for you. In the process, our attorneys will help you by:
“Alex Bouganim is the managing attorney at the Manhattan Office of The Barnes Firm. As managing attorney, Alex is responsible for overseeing all of the cases in the Manhattan Office. In addition to focusing his practice on general negligence cases, including car accidents, slip/trip and falls, and wrongful death cases, Alex is the Co-Chair of the firm’s construction site accident department. “
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Some of the injuries that are most closely associated with personal injury claims include the following:
The compensation you can seek in a Brooklyn personal injury claim includes your losses in all the following categories:
The time limit for filing a personal injury lawsuit is called the statute of limitations, and in New York, these restraints include:
You need a trusted Brooklyn personal injury lawyer on your side because obtaining the compensation to which you’re entitled is so important to your future. The bottom line is that having professional legal guidance can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case.
While every personal injury claim is unique, the claims process doesn’t vary, and there are several basic steps involved.
To begin the process, you will file your personal injury claim against the at-fault party whose negligence caused you to be injured. This usually means filing a claim with the involved insurance company.
Before negotiations begin, you’ll likely need to establish the other party’s negligence in the matter and demonstrate the extent of your physical, financial, and emotional losses. This will be accomplished via the available evidence.
From here, you will move on to negotiating a settlement that fairly addresses each category of loss you’ve experienced. The negotiation stage of the process is often lengthy and complex.
Only if the insurance company refuses to engage in reasonable negotiations will you need to file a lawsuit and take the matter up in court.
Having skilled legal guidance in your corner for each of these steps in the process will help to ensure that your rights are well protected and that your claim is on the right path forward.
The Barnes Firm is here to help you. Our personal injury firm helps individuals and their families who
have suffered an injury in an accident.
Whether your car crash was minor or serious, any injuries sustained in an accident can be painful and costly.
All motorcycle accidents are different, the compensation you receive will depend on the circumstances surrounding your accident.
A truck accident can be catastrophic, even in low-impact crashes, if you or your family are involved, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation.
Whether the accident happened from a height, or at ground level, slip and fall injuries can be serious and sometimes, fatal.
Helping thousands of construction workers injured at construction sites, getting the best result possible for their cases.
There are dozens of accidents involving school buses each year, most commonly, involving children outside a school bus.
Drivers must respect a cyclist’s right to share the road bicyclists need to realize they have to obey traffic laws. Know your rights if you are involved in a Bicycle accidents.
Car and truck have the responsibility to drive in a safe, and be aware of any pedestrians that may be near or on the street.
There are many kinds of personal injury claims in Brooklyn, and there are several primary claim categories.
The most common form of personal injury claims throughout the State of New York is traffic accidents, including all the following types:
Commercial property owners are responsible for maintaining their premises at the same reasonable level that other reasonable property owners maintain, and when they fail to do so, it can lead to premises liability claims. Common examples include:
In addition to the accolades of our peers and relevant professional groups, we have obtained a variety of high-value settlements and awards for our clients. Consider the following recent claim resolutions:
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Personal service is a key element to our legal service. We keep our clients informed of the progress of their case along the entire way.
Our team is experienced and dedicated to bring our clients results. We lead your case to a successful resolution for you and your loved ones.
We’re here to help you understand your legal options and guide you through the next steps at no initial cost.
Our priority is to lead your case to a successful resolution. That is our focus. You won’t pay any fees until we win your case. Results over fees.
Most people have never needed a lawyer when they find themselves injured and in need of legal advice. We hear the following questions from many of our clients. We hope the answers help clarify your options and considerations.
Under New York law, victims have three years from the day of their injury to file a lawsuit. That said, there are certain things that can extend this limitation. Regardless of how much time you think you have to file a claim, you should call a New York personal injury lawyer as soon as you can.
Read More Here: New York Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
Finding a personal injury lawyer can be difficult, and there are thousands of lawyers out there ready to take your case. Some of the things you should look for include a track record of success with cases like yours, experience, and a good reputation in the legal community. Also, you should look for a lawyer that you like personally and whose communication style you are comfortable with.
To sue for an injury in NYC, you need to file a complaint in the appropriate New York court alleging your injuries and how they were caused. In addition, you need to serve the party you are suing. As a victim, you should keep in mind that most injury cases do not go to court and are instead resolved by reaching a settlement with the at-fault party’s insurance company.
Personal injury settlements vary widely, and the average settlement for personal injury cases in New York changes each year. It also has no bearing on how much you can expect to receive for your injury. Some of the factors that can affect the value of your claim include the severity of your injuries, your income, and your prognosis.
Pain and suffering can be calculated either by multiplying your economic damages by a certain number or setting a daily rate for each day you are injured. Your lawyer can ensure that you obtain as much compensation as possible for your pain and suffering after an accident.
There is no set time limit for insurance companies to settle claims, but there are certain time limits that operate to keep the process moving along.
For example, insurance companies have 15 days after you file a claim to request more information and to initiate an investigation. While there is no time limit on how much their investigation may take, they are required to process them in good faith. After the investigation concludes, the insurance company has 15 days to notify you whether they will accept or deny your claim.
New York personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means the amount you will pay your lawyer depends on how much compensation you receive. They will receive a pre-arranged percentage of your total settlement or award. If you do not obtain compensation, you will not have to pay your lawyer anything.
As a victim of an accident, there are certain steps that you should take to protect your right to recover compensation. Some of the most important include:
Read More Here: What To Do After A Car Accident
Victims have three years from the date of their injury to file a claim, but there are certain things that can extend this period. You should call an attorney as soon as you can, regardless of how much time you have to file a claim.
Liability can stem from the negligence of a party, vicarious liability for employers of negligent employees, or even strict liability of a product manufacturer. Liability is a complex legal question that should always be assessed by a skilled attorney.
New York is a pure comparative negligence state. So, you can be 99% at fault and still receive 1% of the settlement amount. Historically, states in the U.S. followed the doctrine of contributory negligence. This doctrine prevented a plaintiff from suing another party if they were injured and partially to blame for an accident.
Read More Here: New York Comparative Negligence
To establish pain and suffering, you must provide adequate documentation to support the claim. Judges and insurance companies will ask for evidence when determining compensation. Some ways you can provide proof are:
Read More Here: Suing For Pain and Suffering in New York
In New York, some common types of personal injury cases include:
Read More Here: What Kind of Cases do Personal Injury Lawyers Handle
A common misconception about personal injury lawsuits is that they take years to process or that you will receive an immediate offer to make your case go away. The reality is that there are no true timelines for how long a trial should take to settle as circumstances around the personal injury itself always affect the outcome.
Read More Here: Why Is My Lawyer Taking So Long To Settle My Case
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