Have you suffered serious injuries due to someone else’s negligence? You may be entitled to damages through an injury claim. A Queens personal injury lawyer can help you recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering, and more. Call the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers at (212) 564 2800 to schedule a free consultation.
For over 25 years, attorney Jay Knispel has represented accident victims in Queens, New York City, Long Island, and surrounding areas. We will go up against the insurance company to pursue the fair compensation you deserve from the at-fault party.
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An accident can happen in a second while you are driving, working, or even just walking down the street. At Jay S. Knispel’s Law Firm, we believe you should not be financially burdened when someone else’s negligence has caused you harm. Nor should you be subjected to blame-shifting by the insurance companies to escape liability.
Jay S. Knispel is a Top 100 Trial Lawyer who has litigated multi-million-dollar injury cases in New York. He has more than 25 years of experience as a Queens personal injury lawyer and puts this insight to work on your case. He will fight to recover a fair settlement or jury award so you can focus on healing and moving on from your car accident.
Trust the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers to represent you. We will help you with:
Call today for a free case evaluation with a Queens accident and injury lawyer who will tirelessly fight on your behalf.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of injuries and deaths occur in New York. Many of these fatalities and injuries are the result of an accident, usually attributed to human error. Any injury or death caused by the negligence of someone else may give rise to a lawsuit.
Car accidents are the leading cause of personal injury claims. There were 29,364 car accidents in Queens just in 2021. Of these accidents, 13,631 were injury accidents, and 58 caused fatalities. Close to 667 people suffered serious injuries that year, many of whom were left with permanent or long-term impairment and pain.
Medical malpractice is a type of damage that is shockingly common in New York and the rest of the country. New York had an average of 85 malpractice claims paid per 1 million residents between 2012 and 2016. It is one of the top states for medical malpractice claims. It’s believed medical errors alone are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. after heart disease and cancer.
Construction accidents also contribute to many injuries and accident claims in New York. The City of New York reported over 502 construction-related injuries and fatalities in 2021.
Have you been injured because of something another person did? Whether they were negligent, reckless, or hurt you intentionally, you might have an injury case. You could also have a case even if the person responsible for your injury was extremely cautious. Under New York law, some parties – including product manufacturers and dog owners – can be strictly liable for injuries under certain circumstances.
Generally speaking, you might have a legitimate injury case if:
Does this sound like your current situation? Contact an attorney immediately for a free evaluation.
The value of your injury claim is not easy to estimate without a careful investigation of your claim. Many factors can affect the value of your case, including:
It is especially difficult to calculate non-economic damages, like pain and suffering. Queens personal injury attorneys usually begin by multiplying your economic losses by a factor of 1.5 to 5 based on the circumstances of the accident and the severity of your injuries. A truck accident that results in catastrophic injury, permanent impairment, significant pain, and/or disfigurement will have higher non-economic damages than a case involving simple fractures and minimal long-term harm.
In New York, several types of damages are available in injury claims. The most common damages are:
You are entitled to be made as whole as possible. In addition to the immediate damages you have suffered, you are entitled to compensation for future damages related to your crash. This includes money to compensate for lost or reduced earning capacity and the anticipated cost of future medical treatment.
Punitive damages are available in a small number of injury claims. These damages punish the defendant for willful disregard for the safety of others or gross negligence.
Because New York is a no-fault insurance state, you must file your insurance claim with your own policy first. Your policy will only cover economic damages. If you meet the “serious injury” threshold under New York law, you can then sue the at-fault driver for damages.
You do not have to pay anything out-of-pocket for experienced legal representation. Most personal injury law firms in New York work on a contingency-fee basis. This means that you pay nothing unless they are successful in recovering compensation for your case. If so, our attorney’s fees will be paid out of your settlement, not out of pocket.
New York law limits the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit. The statute of limitations for injury claims is three years from the date of your accident. If you do not file your claim before this deadline expires, you lose your right to recover compensation, and you are barred from using the court system.
The statute of limitations for a wrongful death lawsuit is just two years in New York.
Negligence occurs when someone fails to exercise the amount of care that a reasonable person would have demonstrated under similar circumstances. When someone’s negligence causes injury to another, it can result in a claim against the negligent party.
A successful negligence claim in New York requires proving four key elements of your case:
At the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers, we will work tirelessly to build the strongest negligence case possible based on an investigation of your crash.
Under New York’s pure comparative negligence rule, you are entitled to compensation even if you are partially to blame for the crash. In fact, you can recover money even if you are up to 99% at fault. Your recovery will be reduced based on the share of fault that is assigned to you. By contrast, some states use a contributory fault system that bars you from recovering any compensation if you contributed to the accident.
Insurance companies use the pure comparative negligence rule to their advantage. For every share of blame they shift to you, they reduce their financial liability.
This is crucial to keep in mind when dealing with an insurance company.
It can, but statistically speaking, it won’t. According to government data, about 95-96% of injury cases settle before the trial stage. Why? Going to trial is costly – both in terms of money and time.
Keep in mind that yours could still go to trial. But if you agree to settle, your case could be over within a matter of weeks. Other times, settlements can happen right before a case goes to trial. That means it could take months – or even years – for you to see compensation. Ultimately, your lawyer will work to get you full compensation as quickly as possible. They’ll help you decide whether a settlement is in your best interest or if you have a strong case that might be better off in front of a jury.
Our law firm represents clients in all types of injury cases, including:
No matter what type of damage you have suffered, our Queens personal injury law firm is here to help you.
An accident can leave you struggling with injuries that are painful and debilitating. Your injuries might even change the way you have to live your life.
Serious personal injuries can include:
In some cases, accidents can result in wrongful death. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident, seek medical care and legal assistance immediately.
After a traumatic accident, the last thing you should be worried about is complicated paperwork and fighting with an unsympathetic insurance company. The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers will give you the representation you need and fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Call our law firm in Queens, New York to schedule a free case evaluation with a Queens personal injury attorney who can help you.
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