Brooklyn Personal Injury Lawyer

Do I Need to Hire a Brooklyn Personal Injury Lawyer?

Seeking compensation from the negligent party after an accident can quickly become overwhelming. Not only do you need to carefully investigate the accident and gather evidence that will prove the other party was liable, but you must also deal with insurance companies or defense attorneys who are highly trained to dispute claims, minimize payout, or deny claims. 

When you hire a personal injury lawyer, they will handle every aspect of your case, from conducting an in-depth investigation, consulting with experts, and establishing liability to sending settlement demand letters and representing you in court. Essentially, when you hire an experienced personal injury lawyer, you’re leveling the playing field. At Parker Waichman LLP, our legal team is highly trained to take on insurance companies and defense attorneys, fighting aggressively on your behalf to recover the compensation you deserve.

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What Types Of Cases Does Parker Waichman LLP Handle?

At Parker Waichman LLP, our experienced legal team handles a wide range of personal injury matters, including:

• Auto accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Aviation accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Premises liability accidents
• Truck accidents
• Bus accidents
• Slip and falls
• Trip and falls
• Nursing home abuse
• Rideshare accidents
• Catastrophic injuries
• Amputation injuries
• Birth injuries
• Boat accidents
• General negligence
• Clergy sexual abuse

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Burn injuries
• Distracted driving accidents
• Wrongful death
• DUI injury accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Uber accidents
• Lyft accidents
• E-bike accidents
• Hit and run accidents
• Electric scooter accidents
• Tractor-trailer accidents
• Construction accidents
• Sexual abuse
• Pain and suffering

How Can a Brooklyn Personal Injury Attorney Help?

When you hire a Brooklyn personal injury lawyer at Parker Waichman LLP, their job is to protect your rights and help you recover fair compensation for your accident-related damages. Personal injury cases can be very complex, depending on the severity of your injuries, your prognosis, how much time you missed at work, whether multiple parties were involved, and many other variables. Our legal team of highly trained personal injury attorneys will handle every aspect of your case, going above and beyond to hold the negligent parties responsible for the harm they have caused. 

When you hire a personal injury attorney on our legal team, they can also help by:

• Investigating the accident
• Gathering evidence
• Consulting with a wide range of experts to prove liability and accurately calculate damages
• Handle all communication with the insurance company or defense attorney
• File a personal injury lawsuit, if necessary
• Represent you in court

Every personal injury case is unique. A personal injury lawyer on our legal team understands the many complexities involved in personal injury cases and will use their skills, experience, and resources to build the strongest case possible and hold the liable party accountable for your damages.

What Compensation Can I Recover After a Personal Injury Accident?

Your attorney will review your medical records, medical bills, determine how much time you missed at work, and accurately assess your losses to ensure they pursue the settlement or award you’re entitled to.

In some cases, a personal injury accident victim can recover compensation for the following types of economic and non-economic damages:

• Pain and suffering
• Past, present, and future lost wages
• Past and future medical bills
• Permanent disability
• Scarring and disfigurement

• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Emotional anguish
• Loss of consortium
• Property damage

And more.

What Are Common Injuries Sustained in Personal Injury Accidents?

Injuries sustained in a personal injury accident can range from cuts and lacerations to spinal cord injuries resulting in paralysis or traumatic brain injuries that cause cognitive and physical impairments. Over the years, at Parker Waichman LLP, our personal injury attorneys have handled countless cases that involved the following types of injuries:

Soft tissue damage

Whiplash

Road rash

Burns

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)

Nerve damage

Neck injuries

Neck injuries

Back injuries

Crush injuries

Broken bones/bone fractures

Internal bleeding

Crush injuries

Broken bones/bone fractures

Internal bleeding

Hearing loss

Chest injuries

Dislocations

How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in New York?

At Parker Waichman LLP, our legal team works on a contingency fee basis. With this type of payment arrangement, you will owe no upfront fees and you will pay nothing unless your case is successful. Contingency fee payment arrangements allow accident victims to obtain experienced, skilled legal representation as soon as possible following an accident, increasing the client’s chances of a successful outcome to their case.

What is the Statute Of Limitations in New York?

The statute of limitations in New York is three years from the date of the accident. In medical malpractice cases, the statute of limitations is two years from the date the individual becomes aware that malpractice took place. Failure to meet the statute of limitations deadline can result in the dismissal of your case, barring you from recovering compensation for your accident-related losses. When you hire an attorney at Parker Waichman LLP, they will handle every aspect of your case, including ensuring your case is filed within the statute of limitations.

Contact Us Today

If you were injured in an accident that was caused by the negligence of another person or entity, it’s time to take legal action. At Parker Waichman LLP, our personal injury attorneys offer free consultations. We can review your case, explain your legal options and rights, and help you pursue the compensation you deserve for an accident that was caused by the negligence of another. Contact us today to learn more.