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Handling a Personal Injury Claim on Your Own vs. Hiring a Lawyer
After a personal injury, you may be wondering whether it is worth it to hire an attorney or handle the claim on your own. The cost may make you feel hesitant, but there are significant advantages to having legal representation in your corner. Managing Your Case The law does not require you to hire an… read more
Grounds For a Personal Injury Case In New York
If you have been injured or lost a loved one due to someone else’s carelessness, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim. Basic Requirements for a Personal Injury Claim in New York Most claims are filed on the grounds of negligence, meaning the defendant (at-fault party) failed to demonstrate reasonable care in preventing… read more
Understanding Proximate & Superseding Causes in Personal Injury Cases
The success of a personal injury case hinges on a plaintiff’s (victim’s) ability to prove another party’s negligence was responsible for their accident. Part of proving negligence requires understanding the roles of proximate and superseding causes. How Proximate Cause Affects a Personal Injury Case A jury will only award damages when a defendant’s (at-fault party’s)… read more
Mistakes to Avoid in a Westchester County Personal Injury Claim
Navigating a Westchester County personal injury claim can be complex, and there are many possible mistakes that can wind up delaying or costing you your claim altogether. Some of the most common include the following. Failing to Seek Medical Treatment Seeing a doctor as soon as possible following a personal injury accident is critical to… read more
Factors That Affect Compensation for a Personal Injury Claim
Many variables can wind up affecting the amount of compensation you can recover for a personal injury claim. Although each case is different, here are a few common factors. Amount of Damages Damages is the legal term referring to the amount of financial, physical, and psychological losses you have suffered as a result of the… read more