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This will depend on three things: The type of injury you suffer from, how long it takes to recover from your injury and how willing the other side is to negotiate. If the other side knows that they are unlikely to prevail in court they will most likely want to settle. These settlements can happen weeks or months after the injury. However, some insurance companies will wait until the eleventh hour. This means until we file a lawsuit, they will hold out their best offer.

It does not cost a dime to speak with us or to hire us. The only time we get paid is when we win a settlement out of court or a verdict in court for you. Then we take an agreed-upon percentage.

This usually depends on how seriously you were injured. You shouldn’t accept a settlement until you have recovered as fully as possible. Only then will you know how the injury will affect your life and what your future needs will be. Some injuries, such as TBIs can have lingering effects that require on-going care or expensive medical services or diagnostic tools, such as an MRI or CT scan. Other cases, such as those that require more than one reconstructive surgery (such as facial), can also take well over a year. It is important to understand that waiting is not always a bad thing if it means a significant increase in compensation. This increase can enable you and your family to get all the care you need and to recover as fully as you are able.

The exact type of compensation you may recover will depend on the specifics of your case. However, in general, people may receive compensation for: - Medical expenses, including hospital stays, surgeries, follow-up doctor’s appointments, long-term care, medications and medical equipment - Lost wages and benefits - Pain and suffering - Damage to the vehicle - In wrongful death cases, the surviving family members may also receive compensation for funeral and burial expenses. It is best to work with an experienced car accident attorney to ensure that you don’t miss out on compensation for your past, present and future losses from the accident.

Yes. You should seek medical treatment immediately, even if you do not feel injured. It is possible for accident victims to suffer injuries such as concussions, internal injuries and whiplash and not realize it until later. You also will want records of your injuries if you are filing a personal injury claim. This can be a crucial piece of evidence in the case.

1. Seek medical treatment, even if you feel okay. 2. Keep all records and pictures of the accident and your injuries. 3. Get the name and insurance information from the other driver. 4. Do not admit fault for the accident. 5. Make sure you speak with a Bronx car accident lawyer before you talk to the insurance company. 6. Discuss any settlement offers with an attorney before you accept them.

In New York, the deadline to file a car accident lawsuit is three years from the date of the accident. It is a good idea to contact an experienced Bronx car accident attorney right away, however. The sooner you get started, the sooner we can begin gathering evidence and building your case.

Yes. If you have been injured in a car accident, you should not try to handle the case by yourself. The insurance companies have adjusters and lawyers who will try to devalue your claim. Their job is to protect the insurance company from paying out compensation. They are not looking out for your well-being. You need an attorney to protect your interests and maximize the compensation you can recover.