Personal Injury FAQ Brooklyn
Get answers to personal injury questions from Alexander Karasik in Brooklyn. Learn about valid cases, damages, timelines, costs, and what to expect.
Do I Have a Case?
Q:
how do i know if i have a valid personal injury case?
A:
Generally, if you were involved in an automobile accident which was caused, at least in part, by another driver, and you received a physical injury then you have a valid personal injury case.
What to Do After an Injury
Q:
what should i do if i am injured in an accident caused by someone else?
A:
The first thing you should do is obtain their information at the scene of the accident and call us.
Your Compensation
Q:
what types of damages can i recover in a personal injury case?
A:
Generally, many different types of damages may be recovered in a personal injury case. Damages are usually divided into economic (out of pocket losses) and non-economic (i.e. loss of enjoyment of life, or wrongful death) damages. For example, here are some of the damages that can be recovered in a personal injury case: pain and suffering, lost wages, past and future medical expenses, and loss of future earning capacity.
Q:
how much compensation is my personal injury case worth?
A:
The answer to this question is case specific and can be provided after a free case evaluation by our attorneys.
The Legal Process
Q:
will i have to go to court or do most personal injury cases settle?
A:
That depends on the circumstances of each case. Most cases resolve in settlements, which can be achieved in or out of court. Some cases go to trial.
Q:
how long does a personal injury case take to resolve?
A:
That depends on many factors including, without limitation, the policy limits of insurance coverage, severity of damages and the nature of the incident. Some cases resolve within several months while others take longer, especially those that involve litigation in court.
Filing Deadlines
Q:
how long do i have to file a personal injury lawsuit in new york?
A:
Usually, the case has to be filed within 3 years after the accident, except in a case that involves a NY State, City or the Federal Government, then in those instances a lawsuit must be filed within a shorter time from the date of the accident.
Cost & Fees
Q:
how much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?
A:
In New York and New Jersey, personal injury attorneys do not charge fees for legal work to clients but work on contingency wherein they take a percentage from the recovery.