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If your workers’ compensation benefits were denied, this should immediately raise a red flag and is a sign that you should contact a lawyer. We know that you need your workers’ compensation benefits to pay for rent, food, and other living expenses. Sometimes, getting your claim accepted can be achieved by simply providing supplemental documentation to the insurance board. In other cases, you might not know that the denial was based on: – Your employer’s denial that the accident was work-related – Your employer’s statements that you weren’t really injured in the work accident

Aside from getting proper medical attention, you also have an obligation to notify your employer (or supervisor) at the earliest possible opportunity. Tell your employer about the accident, making clear that it occurred at work. This notice should be in writing, and provided within 30 days of the accident. If you need any help in navigating through what may seem a difficult process, hiring an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer can help prevent you and your family from losing out on valuable workers’ compensation benefits.

No. While workers’ compensation might bar your right to see damages via another method in some cases, in others you might be able to recover other compensation. For example, Labor Law 240 gives New York City construction workers the right to recover compensation from a general contractor who was negligent if the accident involved a fall from heights. Third parties may also be liable for compensation depending upon your specific case.

It depends on the type of accident involved. Potentially responsible parties may include: – Your own insurance company – The at-fault driver – A company that owned the other vehicle – The public transit authorities – A company that manufactured or designed a defective vehicle part – A company responsible for maintaining the vehicle that caused the accident – A property owner that maintained their property negligently – A government entity for negligently maintaining the roads

The most common type of motorcycle accident I have observed in over 25 years of practice is where a motor vehicle, typically a car, makes a left turn in an intersection into the path of the motorcycle that is going straight.

A consultation with our law firm about your motorcycle accident claim is free. Additionally, if we take on your case, we don’t get paid unless we get money for you. We will pay all expenses and get a percentage of the recovery at the end of the case that is consistent with local bar association rules.

When there’s a hit and run accident, typically there is insurance coverage that is available to pay the victim of the accident. A skilled attorney can go over the different avenues for compensation that are available under the particular facts of your accident. But, just because it was a hit and run accident does not mean that the claim should be abandoned.

Yes, a lawyer will help to keep the insurance carriers honest with regard to what you are entitled to when it comes to fair compensation for all of the damages you sustained in the accident. A lawyer will work on your behalf to maximize your recovery.

Yes, our personal injury law firm has protected the rights of New Yorkers for more than 50 years, and has recovered millions of dollars in no-fault accident cases.

Hello Tracey, our corporate headquarters are located in New York City, however, our lawyers have represented cases in several other jurisdictions.

If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence in NYC, the Bronx, Brooklyn, or anywhere else in New York, you will need to take action within the applicable statute of limitations – or risk losing the right to file a lawsuit forever. In most personal injury claims in NY, there is a three-year time limit for bringing a legal action. If someone died in the accident and one of their loved ones wishes to file a wrongful death claim in connection with the loss of life, the statute of limitations in NY is just two years.

If you hire one of the experienced personal injury attorney at Proner & Proner in New York, there will be upfront costs. That is because we handle all personal injury cases on contingency, which means that we only get paid a percentage of the recovery after we win your case. And if you don’t win anything, you won’t pay us a dime. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our NY personal injury attorneys.

Hire an experienced lawyer. Insurance companies in New York personal injury cases often try to make the process of recovery extremely difficult for the accident victim. They may attempt to get you to accept a lowball settlement offer. If you refuse, they may use stall tactics in the hopes that your medical bills and related expenses will pile up and make it impossible for you to refuse their settlement offer. You need to be very careful when it comes to negotiating with the insurance company in your NY personal injury matter. The best way to ensure that you get fair compensation for your accident-related injuries is to have a highly skilled attorney on your side and assisting you during the settlement negotiations.

The amount of time it will take to resolve your New York personal injury case will depend on several factors. Some factors include: Severity of Injuries: The nature of your injuries and any medical treatment that is required before you are well enough to proceed with an accident claim. Your Choice of Lawyer: It is important that you select an experienced attorney to represent you throughout the legal process in your NY personal injury matter, including the initial negotiations with the insurance company and litigation, if necessary. Accident Investigation: Depending on the type of accident you were involved in, your attorney may need to work with investigators to determine exactly what happened and to determine the identities of all the potentially liable parties.

The value of your personal injury claim will depend on a number of factors, including the nature of the accident and the severity of your injuries. Some of the most important factors in determining how much compensation you should get for your injuries include: Medical, Expenses, Lost Wages, Future Lost Income, Pain and Suffering, Property Damages. Ultimately, the most important factor in determining the value of your NY personal injury case will be the attorney you hire to represent you. A skilled personal injury attorney can work with you and the insurance company throughout the legal process to ensure that you get maximum compensation for your injuries. Contact the experienced New York personal injury lawyers at Proner & Proner today to discuss your options today.