Asserting Your Rights In New York State

With Donald Trump and his oligarchs back in power, we are sure to see a reduction in federal rights, including the right to collect compensation from negligent parties for injuries caused by negligence, recklessness, and intentional conduct. It’s no secret that safety measures are expensive and profit-hungry billionaires would rather bank that money than spend it on preventing injuries to people they don’t care about. That said, New York State will continue to provide injured people with access to negligence lawyers Queens who handle cases on contingency fees, so you don’t have to pay a penny upfront for high-quality legal representation. Here’s what you need to know when asserting your rights in New York State.

Catastrophic Injuries

Some injuries are so severe that they can cause long-term or permanent disability that transform the life of an entire family. Out-of-pocket medical expenses, lost earnings, lost business revenue, home care services, rehabilitation and a long list of other costs can spiral middle-class families into poverty unless prompt action is taken to collect compensation from the responsible parties. Getting the best care is expensive, and top specialists might not take your insurance, so having cash on hand can make a huge difference in your ability to heal fully. That’s why it’s important to consult with an experienced Queens catastrophic injury attorney as soon as possible after a serious accident and start the process of collecting the money damages you’re entitled to.

What’s Needed to Make a Case?

You can’t just sue because you’re hurt, you need to prove that the negligence, recklessness or intentional conduct of another person caused your injury. For example, if you are injured due to a fall, you would need to prove that there was a dangerous condition on the property such as a broken step, insufficient lighting, deteriorating tiles, overly waxed floors or other types of defects. Sometimes it’s not clear whether a defect is significant enough to give rise to a legal action. That’s why it’s always a good idea to consult with a Queens slip and fall lawyer to find out if you have a case.

The Best Negligence Lawyer in Queens

The best negligence lawyer in Queens can help you collect the compensation you’re entitled to without risking your own money. The attorney will lay out the upfront costs and work without compensation until the case is settled or the jury comes back with a verdict, so you’ll need to come to your consultation with all the evidence you can to show that your case has merit. Wittenstein & Wittenstein provides free consultations, so call us today to find out if you have a case.

2024-11-14T09:08:00+00:00By |0 Comments

About the Author:

Alyce Wittenstein is a world class attorney, blogger and filmmaker. She began working at the firm in 1985 as a managing paralegal, learning all the practices and procedures of the firm from Mr. Wittenstein and the staff. From 1995-1998, she attended CUNY Law School where she made a mark as a teaching assistant for Civil Rights leader Haywood Burns. She founded a Human Rights Delegation to Haiti and studied Constitutional Law with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Working at the Equal Opportunity Employment Commision (EEOC), she learned a great deal about Employment Discrimination matters. She brought her knowledge of the Personal Injury practice and her passion for Civil Rights to the firm when she was admitted to the Bar in 1999. In 2000, she became a partner and the firm name was changed to Wittenstein & Wittenstein, Esqs. PC.