Needing compensation after an accident is one thing, but knowing how to get it is another thing altogether. Our attorneys can review the accident, determine if someone else is liable, and help you file a personal injury lawsuit against them.
You may have a personal injury case after a slip and fall, car crash, or other accident. Let our lawyers see if you have a claim and calculate its value. We will consider economic damages like lost wages and medical expenses and subjective damages like pain and suffering. Many injury lawsuits settle, so you may not have to go to court. We can prepare your case, collect evidence like medical records, and file your lawsuit before the three-year statute of limitations runs out.
Call our personal injury lawyers at (631) 910-7493 to discuss your case for free with The Carrion Law Firm.
Do I Have a Personal Injury Case in East Hampton?
You can file a personal injury lawsuit if someone else breaches the “duty of care” they owe you and injures you. Even accidental injuries can be someone else’s fault, so let our lawyers see if you have a case.
If someone owes you a duty of care, they have to consider your safety. For example, when you go to someone else’s home, they have a duty to ensure it is reasonably safe and free from hazards. Otherwise, you might slip, trip, or fall and get hurt.
It depends on your injuries whether you can sue after a car crash since New York is a no-fault state under I.S.C. Law § 5104. Based on your diagnosis, we can determine whether you pass the serious injury threshold.
If a defective tool or product malfunctions, you may also have a personal injury case. Manufacturers owe consumers a duty to ensure their products are safe and have the right instructions. If they do not, they may be liable for accidents and injuries.
We can clarify whether you have a personal injury case and help identify who is liable for your injuries.
What is My Personal Injury Case Worth in East Hampton?
Your personal injury case may be worth more than you expected, especially after we factor in future medical damages and “non-economic” damages.
All medical expenses incurred to date are compensable, but so are upcoming expenses. You may have more surgeries scheduled or need to take years of prescription medication. If you do not request future damages in your claim, you may have to cover them yourself, which we can avoid.
Victims often underestimate their non-economic damages. These are the subjective, intangible harms they experience, like physical pain, emotional distress, and mental suffering. Our personal injury lawyers can discuss your non-economic damages with you and prepare you to testify about them in court.
Lost wages can increase your claim’s value, so tell our attorneys if you cannot work. A permanent back or head injury may stop you from working indefinitely, and we can seek future lost wages in your case.
Do I Have to Go to Court for an East Hampton Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Even if you file a personal injury lawsuit in East Hampton, you may not have to go to court. Many claims settle without trials, and our lawyers can negotiate a fair amount on your behalf.
After we file the injury complaint in court and the defendant gets served, settlement talks start. The defendant may not want to go to court either, and we can use that to get larger offers.
Good evidence compels better settlements, too. We can counter offers with evidence of your injuries, eyewitness statements confirming the defendant’s fault, and other strong proof.
Going to trial often favors plaintiffs. New York does not limit compensatory damages in personal injury lawsuits, meaning juries can award large amounts. Jury awards may be bigger than out-of-court settlements, so we may consider going to court if it is right for your case.
How Do I Get Medical Records for My Personal Injury Claim?
Getting medical records while you are still recovering from an accident is hard. Our lawyers can handle collecting these records and other important evidence for your lawsuit.
With your consent, we can obtain medical records from hospitals and providers and organize them to show when you were injured, what injuries you sustained, and the treatment your injuries required.
You need medical records for your injury lawsuit, so get assessed if you are hurt. Prioritize attending follow-up appointments and stick to your treatment plan. If medical records are incomplete and have gaps, that might hurt your case.
We will also keep medical bills organized so we can pinpoint the total cost of treatment.
When Should I File My Personal Lawsuit in East Hampton?
Do not wait to contact our attorneys about filing a personal injury lawsuit in East Hampton. C.V.P. Law § 214(5) gives plaintiffs three years to bring claims, and missing the deadline bars them from getting damages.
We will not rush your lawsuit, but we will prioritize it. Immediately starting an investigation lets us preserve and collect good evidence, such as witness statements and video footage. It also lets us start tracking your damages so you do not lose count.
There are some exceptions to the statute of limitations that give plaintiffs longer to sue. For example, suppose you did not discover your injuries immediately. In that case, the statute of limitations would start to run on the date of discovery rather than the date of injury. New York also provides tolling exceptions for minors and when defendants leave the state, and we can see if any apply to your case.
We can file a strong and timely lawsuit on your behalf and help recover your deserved damages.
Call Our East Hampton Injury Attorneys Today
Call The Carrion Law Firm’s personal injury lawyers at (631) 910-7493 for a free case evaluation.