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Alex Shulman
A serious accident and injury can cause major disruptions in your life, sometimes for months. However, the repercussions of some accidents can last much longer. A catastrophic injury has life-altering implications. It can impact your career, your family, and your future.
It’s a lot to handle, but you have options. If the incident that led to your injury occurred because of the negligent actions of another party, you may have the right to hold them accountable. Our catastrophic injury lawyers in Staten Island can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Shulman & Hill Injury Lawyers has recovered more than a billion dollars in settlements and awards for accident victims in New York. Contact us today for your free consultation and find out how our personal injury lawyers in Staten Island can help with your case.
Why You Need a Lawyer for a Catastrophic Injury Case
A catastrophic injury, such as a spinal cord injury or a traumatic brain injury, can mean major lifestyle changes, ongoing treatments, and the need for adaptive equipment and alterations to your home. To cover costs, you’ll typically file a lawsuit or claim with the at-fault party’s insurer.
In car accident cases in New York, your claim may also initially involve your own insurance company due to no-fault liability laws. Insurers may offer one-off settlements to cover your costs, but these settlements are often too low and will not meet your long-term needs.
Unfortunately, many insurers (including your own) may choose to prioritize their bottom lines instead of treating you fairly. Our catastrophic injury attorneys in Staten Island are your advocates who will fight for your rights when the insurance company lets you down.
How Our Staten Island Attorneys Can Help
Our legal team has served over 26,000 clients and assisted them with their legal claims. We will review your case during your free consultation and offer our best advice on how to proceed. Our goal is to recover maximum compensation that fully addresses your hardships.
Investigating Your Accident or Incident
We will investigate the events of your accident and uncover as much evidence as possible to show what really happened. We may review video footage, request accident reports, talk to witnesses, or consult with experts. We want to discover every liable party.
Assessing Your Damages
We will review your economic and non-economic damages to fully understand the toll your injury has taken on your life and your family. The amount of compensation you can receive depends on the extent of your present and future damages.
This can include:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical care costs
- Lost wages
- Durable medical equipment
- Home modifications
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Pain and suffering
Managing Your Case
We will communicate with the insurance company and their attorneys, handle paperwork, and take care of complex legal matters. We’ll keep your claim on track and prevent you from making common mistakes. We’ll take on the legal burden so you can work on your recovery.
Negotiations and Courtroom Representation
In many cases, we may be able to negotiate a settlement without the need for a civil trial. We will work toward a settlement that totally accounts for your present and future damages and makes a difference in your life.
If the insurance company or at-fault party is unwilling to treat you fairly, we will pursue a civil case and fight for your award in court.
Contingency Fee Billing
Our Staten Island catastrophic injury lawyers bill on a contingency fee basis.
That means:
- It costs you nothing upfront when we take your case
- You owe nothing until we recover a settlement or award
- We take our fees from your settlement or award once your case is resolved
- If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.
Deadlines for Filing Your Claim in New York
In State Island and the rest of New York State, you typically have three years from the date of the incident to file a personal injury claim. This is outlined in New York CPR § 214. There can be exceptions in certain cases, so speak with our legal team as soon as possible.
Get Help From Our Catastrophic Injury Attorneys in Staten Island
A catastrophic injury requires a long period of adjustment where you may need to relearn familiar tasks, figure out new ways to solve old problems, and adjust to a different reality. It may alter your career path or even change your role in your family.
All of this is hard enough to deal with without an insurer denying you the financial compensation you need to cover your costs and work toward a brighter future. Our catastrophic injury attorneys in Staten Island will fight on your behalf to hold the liable party accountable.
Our team at Shulman & Hill Injury Lawyers has more than 200 years of combined legal experience standing up for New Yorkers who were injured through no fault of their own. Every Borough, Every Block, New York, We Got You. Contact us today for your free consultation.