This guide provides important insights for victims seeking compensation through personal injury lawsuits in New York. It explores the various types of damages you can recover, how to determine your eligibility, and the role of an attorney in this process.Types of Damages in Personal Injury CasesPersonal injury victims in New York can potentially recover a variety of damages, depending on the specifics of their case. These damages typically fall into two categories: economic and non-economic. Economic damages compensate for tangible losses such...Continue Reading...
One moment, you’re on the road, at home, or you’re otherwise just enjoying your day. The next moment, someone has been careless, and now you’re hurt. You may think you’re lucky, though, because the insurance company will cover your losses, right? Like many people, you may find that the insurance company isn’t willing to cover the full cost of your losses. That leaves you wondering, “Now what?” Luckily, you have options following your injury. Reach out for help when you’re hurt and the insurance...Continue Reading...
After a serious injury, you might already have thought about the value of your economic damages. You’ll need compensation for the bills that are coming in that someone else caused. However, getting your full compensation isn’t as simple as getting the financial losses covered. Your non-economic damages are just as important to calculate. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to understand these types of damages and get the full compensation you need. Your pain and suffering compensation should be a part of your claim, but if you don’t...Continue Reading...
After you’ve been involved in a serious injury-causing accident, the last things you want to be worried about are photographing the scene and interviewing witnesses.However, while the police will do some of that for you, it’s important to collect documentation of what happened so that you can use it to recover your losses through a personal injury claim later.One of the ways you can prove damages in court is by keeping detailed records. Document everything:How much the mechanic says it will cost to fix your carEvery medical expense...Continue Reading...
