Have you or someone you love suffered an accidental injury in Harlem? Was this injury caused by another party’s negligence or reckless behavior? If so, consider speaking to the attorneys at Hach & Rose, LLP about filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit for compensation. Our Harlem personal injury lawyers have over a decade of experience helping Harlem residents get the compensation they need to move on with their life after an injury.
Call us today at (212) 779-0057 for a free, confidential consultation. We will review your case and determine whether you’re eligible for compensation. Don’t let an accidental injury slow you down. Call Hach & Rose, LLP today.
Why Do I Need an Attorney for My Personal Injury Claim?
Personal injury (PI) law is complex, and you need the help of a qualified attorney to understand how the laws work and to obtain the outcome you need. Your attorney is more than your representative. We are your guide, counsel, chief negotiator, and confidant.
Obtaining compensation through PI claims requires knowledge of how damages work. Damages are the verifiable losses you sustained as a result of the accident. They come in many categories. Some damages are easy to define, such as medical bills, but others, like mental anguish, are highly subjective and require the help of a lawyer to estimate accurately. Not hiring an attorney to assist with this process may mean not getting the total compensation you’re owed.
In most PI cases, compensation comes as a settlement from the responsible party’s insurance company. A settlement is a monetary payment intended to compensate you for your injuries, provided you forgo any legal action against the party responsible for the accident.
Your lawyer will help you compose and submit a demand letter to the insurance company outlining your grievances and the compensation you expect in return. The catch is that the insurance company will do everything possible to protect its bottom line, including denying payment on valid and genuine claims. It’s up to your attorney to negotiate a fair and just settlement. Attempting to do this alone may mean you receive a lower settlement amount.
Why Hire Hach & Rose, LLP to Represent Me?
With over 100 years of combined legal experience, our team of motivated, dedicated legal professionals is ready to use their knowledge and skills to achieve the desired results. We are intimately familiar with New York PI law and can use that knowledge to help you and your family.
Our attorneys believe in providing personal service to every one of our clients. We will work hard to protect your rights and interests and always keep an open line of communication with you. We will be available to answer questions, offer guidance and support, and provide updates on your case whenever necessary.
Our record of success is second to none. We’ve obtained over $400 million in settlements and awards for our clients since our founding a decade ago. Our Harlem personal injury lawyers know how to make the law work for our clients.
We take no payment unless we get you the compensation you need. We work on contingency, meaning our clients have no up-front fees. Our Harlem personal injury attorneys will build your claim, thoroughly investigate the accident that caused your injury, and gather all necessary evidence to support it, all at no charge to you. We take our payment as a percentage of any award we obtain for you. If we aren’t successful in getting you compensation, we don’t get paid.
Types of Personal Injury Claims We Handle
We have experience handling claims of all shapes and sizes, from slip and fall premises liability claims to sexual abuse lawsuits. We have no qualms about taking on large corporations or government organizations for our clients.
Some of the practice areas we handle include the following:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Defective products
- Construction site accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Premises liability accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Class action
- Sexual abuse
- Train accidents
- Aviation accidents
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Workers’ rights
- Nursing home abuse
- Defective drugs
How the Personal Injury Process Works
Through personal injury claims and sometimes personal injury lawsuits, we help our clients obtain monetary compensation for losses they suffered because of another person’s actions.
A personal injury claim is handled like other insurance claims depending on the circumstances.
Your attorney will sit down with you so you can discuss the accident, your injury, and the losses you’ve sustained as a result. A demand letter will be drafted, and we will notify the insurance company that you intend to seek compensation. They will conduct their own investigation to determine whether your claim is valid and, based on their results, decide whether or not to pay your claim. They may offer a lower settlement than you requested. In this case, your attorney will negotiate and attempt to get you the maximum payout possible.
If the insurance company will not offer an acceptable settlement amount or decides to withhold payment entirely, your attorney may recommend moving forward with a lawsuit against the responsible party directly. A New York Civil Court judge would then hear your case and decide on the outcome. If the judge rules in your favor, the court, not the insurance company, will decide on the compensation amount. However, if the judge rules against you, you would receive no compensation.
Compensation for a Personal Injury Claim
You can receive compensation for a variety of special damages and general damages. Special damages have a definite monetary value and include:
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Medical bills
- Household expenses
- Transportation
General damages are subjective and vary depending on the circumstances of the accident. There are several categories, such as:
- Loss of enjoyment
- Loss of consortium
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Scarring and disfigurement
Ask your attorney which damages are appropriate for your claim.
Call Hach & Rose, LLP Today
If another party’s negligent or careless behavior injured you or a loved one in Harlem, don’t wait any longer. Call the attorneys at Hach & Rose, LLP right away. New York’s statute of limitations on most personal injury lawsuits is three years, so the clock may be running against you. Call our Harlem personal injury at (212) 779-0057 for a free consultation. We only take payment if we successfully get you money, so you have nothing to lose. Call Hach & Rose, LLP today.