FAQS About Personal Injury
If you sustained a Bronx personal injury or an injury in Brooklyn, you deserve justice. With over eight decades of combined experience, Burns and Harris has the skill, knowledge and dedication to help you receive compensation for your injuries. Whether you are pursuing Brooklyn personal injury litigation or Bronx personal injury litigation we can help.
Following are some frequently asked questions about personal injury:
Q: What constitutes a personal injury?
Personal injury refers to any accident that causes you bodily harm. Below are accidents that can cause a Brooklyn injury:
- Car accidents
- Construction accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Slip and fall accidents
- Catastrophic injury
- Police brutality
- Products liability
- Wrongful death
Suffering a personal injury in the Bronx can be devastating for you and your family. If you suspect a negligent person caused your accident, contact Burns and Harris as soon as possible. Both Brooklyn personal injury lawsuits and personal injury lawsuits in the Bronx can be a complicated and long process so don't go it alone, contact us today.
Q: What type of compensation can I receive?
If you are injured and decided to pursue injury litigation in the Bronx or injury litigation in Brooklyn, you may be entitled to several different types of compensation. Below are some examples of reimbursement you may receive from a Bronx personal injury law suit or personal injury law suit in Brooklyn:
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Emotional trauma
- Funeral expenses
If you are injured, seek the assistance of skilled attorneys immediately. You may not be aware of all the possible damages that you are eligible to receive. So contact Burns and Harris to speak with one of our lawyers and fully discuss your injury lawsuit in the Bronx or injury lawsuit in Brooklyn today.
Q: How long do I have to file a lawsuit?
It is extremely important that you file your claim as soon as possible. The statute of limitations in New York for personal injury is three years. This means that you have three years from the time of your injury or time you discovered your injury to file a Bronx injury lawsuit or Brooklyn injury lawsuit. If you fail to file a personal injury lawsuit in Brooklyn or a personal injury lawsuit in the Bronx within this time period, you will no longer be able to take legal action against the negligent individual that caused your injury.
Q: When can I file a personal injury lawsuit?
In order to file Bronx personal injury lawsuits or personal injury lawsuits in Brooklyn you must be physically injured and able to prove that another person is responsible for your injury. An essential element of a Brooklyn personal injury law suit or personal injury law suit in the Bronx is proving negligence.
Q: Do I need an attorney?
Although you are not required to hire an attorney, a skilled lawyer can significantly improve your chances of receiving a settlement from personal injury litigation in the Bronx or personal injury litigation in Brooklyn. Additionally, a knowledgeable law firm can assist you with filing your claim, explain confusing legal procedures, and negotiate with insurance companies.
Contact Us
For more information or to schedule a free evaluation of your case with one of our attorneys, call 1 888 PAIN-LAW. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis.
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