Personal injury lawsuits can arise from accidental or intentional injuries, and we can see if you have a case right away. We will ask detailed questions about what happened, collect evidence like witness statements and photos, and help you get enough compensation.
Start your case immediately, even though New York’s filing deadline for personal injury claims is three years from the accident’s date. We need to preserve video footage, compile medical records, and calculate your claim’s value. This helps ensure a fair recovery and prevents plaintiffs from accepting bad settlements. Though settling is common, plaintiffs may also go to trial to claim large jury awards in Eastchester.
Get a free case review from The Martello Law Firm by calling our personal injury lawyers at (914) 685-6950.
How to Tell if You Have a Personal Injury Case in Eastchester
If someone else injures you, contact our attorneys to see if you have a case. The sooner you do, the sooner we can preserve evidence, build arguments, and file your lawsuit.
Tell us how the accident happened. You might sue if a negligent driver hit you, a defective product exploded on a construction site, or you fell because of poor property maintenance. If you called the police, the resulting incident report may tell us more about the accident and its cause.
Once our personal injury lawyers confirm you have a case, we can also confirm your filing deadline. New York’s gives most personal injury plaintiffs three years to file lawsuits. Several “tolling” exceptions exist, which temporarily pause the clock. We can see if any apply to your case, potentially giving you more time to file.
Do not wait to see whether or not you have a case after suffering injuries. We may need much of the remaining three years to prepare your claim, so reach out immediately.
What is Strong Evidence in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When we handle injury lawsuits, we gather relevant evidence for plaintiffs. We then organize evidence into a compelling case so that plaintiffs may recover sufficient compensation.
Witness Statements
Anyone who witnessed the accident and the defendant’s negligence may testify in your lawsuit. We can immediately contact them and hold interviews to preserve statements. Witnesses can also talk about visible injuries you suffered and about your conduct, confirming that you were not also negligent.
New York is a pure comparative fault state. If a plaintiff shares fault, damages get reduced proportionally to their liability but are not barred completely. Eyewitnesses help combat comparative fault arguments during settlement talks or trials.
Plaintiffs can also testify. In your statement, you can discuss the accident, the defendant’s conduct, your injuries, and your “intangible” damages. Physical pain, emotional distress, and mental anguish are compensable, and your testimony can help prove them.
Medical Records
Your medical records are strong evidence of your injuries. If you fall in a restaurant, slip in a retail store, or get injured in a car crash, get assessed by doctors. You may have to go straight to the emergency room, get surgery, or undergo other intense procedures. All treatment will be reflected in your medical records, which we can help you get and keep organized.
Photos and Videos
Photos preserve physical evidence, while videos may show an accident unfolding. Use your phone to take pictures or ask witnesses for help photographing property damage, hazards, or other evidence.
We may obtain additional photos and videos from eyewitnesses, law enforcement, and nearby surveillance systems. Since footage is at risk of being deleted over time, we will focus on preserving it immediately.
How Can I Recover Enough Compensation for a Personal Injury in Eastchester?
Our lawyers can help you get enough compensation for an injury when we handle your case in Eastchester.
Know Your Claim’s Value
You should know your claim’s value before filing. We will calculate it for you, tracking all damages. A lawsuit should cover all medical expenses. These may be costly and long-lasting, and we can work with physicians to estimate the cost of future medical care.
You may also recover lost wages if you are unable to work. These damages can significantly increase your claim’s total value, and we will not leave them out.
Additional out-of-pocket expenses are recoverable, as are pain and suffering and other intangible damages.
Do Not Accept a Bad Settlement
To ensure you get enough compensation, we will advise you against accepting bad settlements. We respond to bad offers with counters, which we back up with evidence. Statements from medical experts confirming a victim’s injuries stop them from working, or video footage showing a victim tripping over a hazard in a restaurant can yield sizeable offers, even if initial offers are very low.
Go to Trial for a Jury Award
You may also get enough compensation for a personal injury by going to trial. Though many cases settle, some stubborn defendants refuse to increase offers. Our attorneys can tell when this is happening and can change directions by going to court. This alone might generate a better offer from the opposing side, especially if they want to avoid a trial.
During a trial, we can show the jury evidence of the defendant’s liability. Eyewitnesses and experts may testify, photos and security footage may be shown, and your medical records will be explained. Jurors can review all the evidence and, after deciding the defendant’s liability, award the plaintiff damages.
A jury award is based on the proof of damages we present. We need medical bills, income records, and other documentation to prove economic damages, which you can recover in full. Testimony helps prove your pain and suffering, which New York does not limit for personal injury plaintiffs.
Call Our Eastchester Accident and Injury Lawyers for Help
Get a free and confidential case analysis from the personal injury lawyers of The Martello Law Firm when you call (914) 685-6950.
