How Can a Queens Personal Injury Attorney Help?
When you hire a Queens 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
Accident Investigation
Conducting a thorough investigation and gathering evidence is essential to the successful outcome of your case. Your attorney will gather evidence, such as:
- Police report/accident report
- Eyewitness statements
- Expert statements/testimony
- Photos of your injuries, accident scene, property damage
- Video footage, if available
- Vehicle repair estimates
- Medical records
- Medical bills
- Physical therapy records
- Journal documenting your treatment and pain levels
- Statements from family and friends regarding how your injuries have impacted your life
- Documentation from your employer
- Insurance policies
And more.
Representing You in Court
If settlement negotiations are unsuccessful, your attorney will be prepared to file a lawsuit against the insurance company or negligent party and represent you in court. During this time, your personal injury lawyer will file all documents with the court, schedule court dates and hearings, and handle other legal procedures. This will remain by your side, every step of the way, guiding you throughout the entire process. While they prepare your case for trial, they will continue to negotiate with the defendant to settle the case out of court, if possible. If the other party still refuses to make a reasonable settlement offer, your trial-tested attorney will be prepared to represent you in court.
What Compensation Can I Recover After a Personal Injury Accident?
Your attorney will investigate your case, reviewing your medical records, medical bills, how much time you missed at work, whether you’re able to return to work, and other evidence to 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

Amputation

Internal organ damage

Crush injuries

Amputation

Internal organ damage

Facial injuries

Dental injuries

Vision loss

Hearing loss

Chest injuries

Dislocations
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.