Each case is unique. For example, if somebody other than your employer is liable for catastrophic injuries that prevent you from working again, that will likely increase the value of your claim substantially. It generally depends on, for example, injury severity, liability, coverage, medical costs, lost income, and long-term impact and/or permanency. Amounts vary widely, from thousands to millions, based on the facts and circumstances of each unique case.

Amounts vary widely, from thousands to millions, based on the facts and circumstances of each unique case. Settlement amounts vary widely based on each unique case.

Injury severity, liability, coverage, medical proof, and future disability are some examples.

You may be entitled to, for example, compensation for damages such as the reduction of your earning potential, past and future pain and suffering, emotional distress, medical expenses, lost wages, loss of consortium, damages for the wrongful death of a loved one, punitive damages, out-of-pocket expenses, and damages as a result of a permanent disability. Please see the Financial Compensation section of this website for more detail.

New York has a strict time limit known as the statute of limitations. For personal injury cases the time limit for filing a lawsuit is generally three years from the date of the accident. The time limit for wrongful death claims is generally two years from the date of death. It is extremely important to contact a New York attorney immediately and/or as soon as possible to ensure that your rights are protected. This deadline generally applies to Labor Law 240 cases as well.

It can take months to several years depending on the facts and circumstances of each case.

If you miss the statute of limitations deadlines you will usually be unable to commence a lawsuit with respect to your accident.