Our New York Personal Injury attorneys work on a contingency fee. In other words, our legal fee is a percentage of the financial compensation that we secure for clients. You pay nothing upfront and we get paid if we secure financial compensation for you, such as via verdict or settlement.

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.

Each case is unique. For example, if the owner of a building is liable for catastrophic injuries that prevent you from working, that will likely increase the value of your claim substantially.

If somebody else is liable for your catastrophic injuries, for example, you may be entitled to the following types of financial compensation: reduction of your earning potential because of an injury that impacts your ability to work; monetary compensation for physical pain and suffering as a result of your injury, including pain you will suffer in the future; 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.

Some examples include: construction site accidents; car accidents; motorcycle accidents; truck accidents; and premises accidents such as apartment fires, landlord negligence, faulty or missing smoke detectors, blocked or locked fire exits, and electrical wiring that overheats.

Get medical attention from a competent medical professional immediately. If the accident happened at work, report it and notify your employer right away. Secure, for example, videos and photographs of the site, structure, equipment, devices, machinery, vehicles, and anything else related to the accident, including any witness information, as soon as possible. Do not provide statements and do not communicate with insurance adjusters or representatives before consulting with a New York Personal Injury Attorney. Don't sign anything, such as insurance forms, releases, or statements, until you have consulted with a New York Personal Injury Attorney.