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New York Car Accident Lawyer

New York State reports that its busiest roadways can see upwards of 100,000 vehicles in a single day. With so many vehicles on the road, it seems inevitable that accidents will occur, but not all accidents are created equal.

If you were injured in your car crash due to someone else’s fault, a New York car accident lawyer from Shulman & Hill can help. Our team can pursue fair compensation for your medical bills, property damage, and physical and emotional suffering. To get started, call 212.221.1000.

What Does Car Accident Compensation Look Like?

Every situation is different. Some people may suffer a serious but straightforward injury that will heal with proper care. Others sustain multiple, catastrophic injuries that will dramatically alter the rest of their lives. The team at Shulman & Hill personal injury law firm in New York can determine which of the following damages you can seek, as well as fight to recover:

Medical Expenses

Your primary concern after suffering an injury should be getting medical care. This could mean:

  • Going to the hospital
  • Taking medication
  • Undergoing tests or surgery
  • Receiving specialized or follow-up care
  • Seeking mental healthcare
  • Buying assistive devices, like crutches, canes, or hearing aids
  • Renovating your home to accommodate a disability
  • Hiring a home nurse

Lost Employment or Income

With some injuries, you may have to reduce your working hours or take time off work altogether for days, weeks, or months. Catastrophic injuries could force you to retire permanently.

Our firm can calculate how much money you have already lost due to your injuries. We can also estimate how much you should have earned in both income and benefits over your lifetime.

Property Damage

You rely on your car not just to commute to work, but also to fulfill your other obligations to your household, such as grocery shopping and picking up the kids from school. If your car is damaged or totaled in an accident, you might have to spend a great deal of money and extra time to get those everyday tasks done.

Fortunately, a settlement can help you pay for things like car repairs, car rental, the cost of public transportation, and the purchase of a new vehicle.

Physical Pain and Suffering

Aside from financial stress, your accident injuries have likely caused physical pain and suffering. You may experience:

  • Pain and suffering (both psychological and physical)
  • An inability to return to the lifestyle you had before
  • Temporary or permanent disabilities, e.g., the loss of a limb, nerve damage, bone fractures, or a traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Disfigurement caused by the accident itself or treatments stemming from it, e.g., surgical scars
  • Loss of consortium with a spouse

Compensation to care for your injuries and compensation for the financial losses you’ve incurred are equally important. We can make sure you understand your injuries’ true worth and that you ask for fair settlement in your legal action.

Workers’ Compensation and Car Accidents

If your car accident was work-related, you could file a workers’ compensation claim in addition to filing a personal injury lawsuit. Our lawyers can guide you through both types of cases concurrently, saving you time and money. According to the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB), injured workers are entitled to:

  • Any medical treatment that could save their lives or improve their quality of life
  • A percentage of the income they have lost by not working if they are out of work for more than seven days
  • Disability benefits to compensate them for total, partial, permanent, and temporary loss of physical and/or intellectual abilities

If the car accident was fatal, the victim’s surviving family can receive survivor benefits for funeral expenses and loss of financial support.

The New York car accident lawyers at Shulman & Hill handle all types of cases, including personal injury, wrongful death, and workers’ compensation. No matter what your situation is, our team can help.

How Our Car Accident Lawyers Can Help You

call a New York car accident lawyerAt Shulman & Hill, we take every case personally. Our team understands how much pain you and your family have already gone through because of this car accident, and we want to make it easier for you to get the compensation you need to start rebuilding your life.

We can look at evidence such as police reports, video footage, and eyewitness testimony to figure out who is culpable in your case – even if the other driver fled the scene. We do not want you to inadvertently leave money on the table by failing to file suit against each and every liable party.

Communicating With Others

During your case, numerous other parties may try to get in touch with you. Most notably, insurance adjusters from both your and the other party’s insurance company may want to talk to you about the accident.

Speaking to other parties on your own could jeopardize your case. They could try to manipulate you into:

  • Admitting negligence (even if you are not negligent)
  • Admitting you do not know if the liable party is really negligent
  • Implying your injuries are not as bad as you claim

We encourage clients to let us know if anyone tries to talk to them about the accident. One of our attorneys can reply on your behalf.

New York Car Accidents Are All Too Common

New York City is known for its excellent public transportation system. But despite the large utilization of bus and rail services, many other vehicles with which collisions are possible still use the city’s roads, including:

Anyone who has navigated the busy streets of New York knows that the traffic can be hazardous to one’s health. Thousands of New Yorkers are seriously injured and killed in traffic crashes every year. Deaths and serious injuries in traffic are often preventable crashes—not inevitable accidents.

When another driver’s mistake injures you or damages your property, you have every right to seek full and fair compensation. While New York’s no-fault insurance coverage is supposed to simplify car accident cases, it presents its own difficulties, and cases must often be resolved through negotiated settlements or court awards. In the meantime, medical bills pile up, and lost income takes its toll, putting you deeper into debt.

Let Us Help With Your Case

If you are seeking justice for a motor vehicle accident or simply have questions about an accident case, Shulman & Hill is here for you. Our dedication to clients, combined with our hundreds of millions of dollars in recoveries, has earned us a place of distinction among New York car accident lawyers.

If you suffered a personal injury in a car crash, our lawyers can represent you. We offer complimentary case reviews and handle all injury cases on a contingency-fee-basis.

Tell Us About Your New York Car Accident

Shulman & Hill is always willing to give prospective clients a free case review so they can better understand their options and make the decision that is right for them. Call 212.221.1000 to learn more about our New York car accident lawyers. We have already won over $250 million for our clients. Call today and together, we can make a plan to move forward.

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We have helped thousands of New Yorkers recover more than $300 million in compensation

We have helped thousands of New Yorkers recover more than $300 million in compensation

We have helped thousands of New Yorkers recover more than $300 million in compensation

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Everyday working people often struggle to afford top-tier legal representation. To ensure equal access to justice, we work on a contingency-fee basis. You pay no attorneys’ fees unless we achieve a settlement or verdict in your case.

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"The treatment received by Shulman & Hill was extremely excellent. They treated me like I was part of their family and that gave me a lot of confidence in them. I would recommend them one hundred percent because they are very trained in your area. I congratulate you and ask God to fill you with blessings. Gracias for your support."

Ramon E.

"I would like to thank The Shulman & Hill Law Firm in Brooklyn for their outstanding representation on my worker’s compensation case. The monetary reward exceeded our expectations and Alex worked closely with me to meet and exceed my goals."

John S.

"To anyone in need of a worker’s compensation lawyer, I highly recommend Alex Shulman and his team. They went above and beyond to best accommodate me during my time of injury. All my questions and concerns were answered in a timely manner and with the utmost professionalism. In addition and most importantly they fought to make sure I was correctly compensated for my injuries at time of settlement and didn’t rush to get paid. I will be recommending their firm to anyone and everyone in need of their services."

Chaim L.

"I am both satisfied and relieved with the results this extremely professional and reliable firm did. They lead me through the entire process, they never gave me any issues. They handled everything on their own, and always put a great deal of effort to ensure my comfort and best interest. They were always reachable and answered all my questions, and gave me information even when I didn’t know what the right question to ask was.  They turned a grave dilemma into something very manageable and repairable. They are efficient and do not linger with any paperwork, I was truly amazed at the results and the short time it took. I highly recommend them to anyone, and will seek their counsel in the future."

Akila B.

"I really appreciate the service I received with Shulman & Hill.  They walked me through the process and kept me informed every step of the way.  They would call and leave a message and when I called back, I was connected with a person who knew exactly what my call was about.  I was very satisfied with my settlements. Thank You!"

Aaron R.

"Alex Shulman did a wonderful job walking me through all the process of my case…making sure I understood all the legality and severity of all my hearing. I highly recommend their firm to handle any and all worker’s compensation cases. They strive for your wellbeing health-wise as well as aiming for the financial max."

Altagrace G.

"Schulman & Hill was my very first choice I chose for my WC case . I am very pleased with the outcome of my case. I would highly recommend them to friends. They are very professional and kept me informed during every step of this process. Should I ever need a WC attorney again, God forbid, Shulman & Hill it is, hands down . Thank you ."

Cheryl M.

"I had a great experience with Shulman & Hill. They have a great team and were very understanding and helpful from day one. I felt like I was in good hands and the outcome on my case overreached my expectations! I highly recommend this firm. You can be rest assured that they will fight for you rights."

Anna G.

"My experience with the Shulman & Hill lawyers during this process time was excellent, they are competent and very professional lawyers, they worked quickly with my case and they kept me informed of the whole process all the time. Shulman & Hill’s fans recommend them with closed eyes, thank you very much Shulman & Hill."

Carolyn G.

"Shulman & Hill is the best firm out there. They help you understand....since walking into Shulman & Hill, they have guided me...to get a win. I am completely happy with my compensation. What brought me to Shulman & Hill was their expertise in workers compensation and personal injury cases. What I found value in was in their mission to provide compassionate service..."

Jason S.

"I went to the Internet to find a lawyer to assist me to navigate worker’s compensation process. Shulman & Hill was my first choice  and I have no regrets. I was impressed with the prompt response to my case. I must comment on the office environment and office staff being  friendly, professional and prompt. A big thanks to the lawyers that represented me at the hearings and Valeria who helped to lessen my anxiety are dealing with legal issues. I have no hesitation in recommending this law firm to anyone that requires legal services."

Ita L.

"The best law firm in NYC! They explain everything to you and they are very generous and helpful. The lawyers are excellent and very respectful as also is the receptionist. I highly recommend the Shulman & Hill law firm."

Davis C.

"Excellent lawyers. Excellent service. I will recommend them as my first choice. They helped me with my case since day one. They know exactly how to work on a case and win it. They worked fast and were always in communication with me.  I won my case with a very high amount. Thanks to all the staff, I wish them my best. They will always be in my heart."

Grace B.

"Had a very positive experience working with Shulman & Hill in the worker’s compensation case. Everyone is very professional and competent. Received the maximum possible settlement in court. I am sincerely grateful to my lawyers and personally Alex Shulman for the work done. I wish you further success and prosperity."

Dmitry M.

"I am so glad that I chose Alex Shulman to represent me in my worker’s compensation case. I have definitely recommended him to some of my coworkers and friends who needed an Attorney. I am so happy with the service I got from him and his paralegals. Thank you very much to the entire staff at Shulman & Hill for everything!"

Ilya K.

"Shulman & Hill have been tremendously helpful in resolving my case. They are extremely professional and thorough. I would recommend them to anyone working to resolve a difficult case."

James M.

"I was very pleased with the work of this firm. They made sure I understood my case and I was never left out of the loop. They were professional and very friendly. I would recommend them to anyone looking for someone who is going to fight for you to the very end."

Jennifer D.

"Do not waste time looking for better. There is no better than Shulman & Hill. I am very happy I got introduced to them by my good friends. Definitely THE BEST there is."

Arian K.

"Shulman and Hill are the absolute best: JJ, Alex and Christine are powerhouse attorneys who get the best results for their clients. I feel like these guys took care of me like family. When you’re dealing with a worker’s compensation case, you’ll want a pit bull to represent you: Shulman & Hill is the firm you need."

Chelsea W.

"Wonderful service quality by the group of professional advocates in the law firm of Shulman & Hill! I did not expect that I will find a proper solution regarding my worker’s compensation. However, it has been possible by the experts and they have made the task easier over the period. Thanks to them for their help."

Corey A.

"I would definitely like to thank Mr. Alex Shulman and his entire staff at Shulman and Hill for their exceptional work in helping me with my Worker’s Compensation case. Their entire staff was courteous and professional from start to finish and all work was done in a timely fashion. I was previously with a different law firm who were not as informative, and they made me feel like I was a mere money to them. I personally recommend the law offices of Shulman & Hill for any injury/ worker’s compensation case you may have. They strive to get you a maximum reward for your injury, while maintaining the utmost courtesy and professionalism."

Dain J.

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