Long Island Personal Injury Lawyers

Do I Need to Hire a Long Island Personal Injury Lawyer?

You can handle your personal injury case alone and are not required by state law to hire legal representation. However, when you work with an experienced Long Island personal injury lawyer on the Parker Waichman LLP legal team, you’ll have an experienced, skilled, and knowledgeable personal injury lawyer who will go above and beyond to help you recover fair compensation for your losses. When you hire a personal injury lawyer from our firm, an insurance company or defense attorney will immediately know they are going to have to pay more.

While you focus on your recovery and moving on with your life, an experienced member of our legal team will handle every aspect of your case, making the entire process as low-stress as possible, while significantly increasing your chances of recovering the settlement or award you deserve.

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 Long Island Personal Injury Attorney Help?

When you work with a Long Island personal injury attorney after an accident, they can help in several ways. From conducting an in-depth accident investigation to gathering evidence and handling settlement negotiations, to representing you in court. During the aftermath of an accident, we will provide the experienced legal guidance, support, and advice you need, offering strong legal representation as we fight to help you recover the fair settlement you’re owed. 

Other ways our personal injury attorneys can help include:

• Investigating the accident
• Gathering evidence
• Consulting with experts to prove liability and to accurately calculate damages
• Filing paperwork
• Handling all communication with the insurance company or defense attorney
• Settlement negotiations
• Filing a lawsuit, if necessary
• Representing you in court
• Keeping you updated regarding the progress of your case
• Answering all of your questions

At Parker Waichman LLP we know how important it is for you to recover fair compensation as soon as possible, and we will get to work right away.

What Types Of Compensation Can I Recover After a Personal Injury Accident?

Your attorney will carefully review evidence, consult with experts, and explore all avenues of compensation to help you recover the fair settlement or award you deserve. The damages you’re entitled to will depend on the specific circumstances surrounding your case, such as your prognosis, how much time you missed at work, whether you were forced to switch careers due to your injuries, and other variables. 

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

• Pain and suffering
• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost past, present, and future wages
• Property damage
• Loss of quality of life
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Emotional distress
• Loss of consortium

And more.

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.

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:

Road rash

Broken bones/bone fractures

Nerve damage

Crush injuries

Facial injuries

Dental injuries

Spinal cord injuries

Spinal cord injuries

Traumatic brain injuries

Hearing loss

Vision loss

Neck injuries

Hearing loss

Vision loss

Neck injuries

Internal bleeding

Arm and leg injuries

Because some injuries can require extensive ongoing medical treatment for several months, years, or even the rest of the accident victim’s life, your attorney may consult with medical experts, such as occupational therapists, surgeons, neurologists, and more, to accurately assess your damages and ensure you recover full compensation for future medical care treatment.

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.