New York City Personal Injury Attorneys

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

At Keith D. Silverstein & Associates, our personal injury attorneys bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their practice. We have helped clients with a wide variety of negligence-based claims, as well as cases involving wrongful acts and intentional infliction of injury. 

Our personal injury practice includes the following types of cases: 

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When to File a Personal Injury Claim 

First and foremost, you should know that there is a statute of limitations, or filing deadline, on personal injury cases in New York. In most cases, you have just three years from the date of injury to file your lawsuit. In wrongful death cases, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of death. Cases against the government or government entities are subject to additional deadlines. 

In any case, if you fail to file your lawsuit before the applicable statute of limitations expires, the court will have grounds to dismiss your case. If this happens, you will permanently lose your right to seek financial compensation for your damages. 

However, before filing a claim, there are certain things you must prove to determine whether you even have a case:

• Injury: You only have a personal injury claim if you sustained an injury that led to measurable damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, or pain and suffering. Even if you can successfully prove all of the other elements of your claim, including negligence and fault, you do not have a case if you were not injured. 
• Duty of Care: You (and your legal counsel) must establish that the defendant (the party against whom you are bringing your claim) had a legal responsibility to act or refrain from acting in certain ways that could cause foreseeable harm to others. This might include obeying traffic laws, warning of potential hazards on a property, and more.
• Breach: When someone “breaches” the duty of care they owe to others, it means that they fail to uphold their legal responsibility to prevent foreseeable injury through prudent acts and omissions. In other words, if someone breaks the law, acts carelessly, or is otherwise negligent, they have likely breached their duty of care to others. 
• Causation: Lastly, to have a successful personal injury case, you must prove that the defendant’s negligent or wrongful conduct was the cause of your injuries and resulting damages. In other words, you must prove that the defendant was at least partly at fault. Even if you were partially to blame, you could still have a case. 

At Keith D. Silverstein & Associates, we utilize our extensive experience, robust resources, and legal acumen to investigate claims, gather important evidence, and develop powerful legal strategies for our clients. Our goal is to recover maximum compensation for you so that you can manage unexpected financial burdens associated with your accident, injury, or loss. 

How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help 

Navigating the aftermath of a serious accident or injury can be extremely difficult, but a personal injury attorney can assist you with the various legal aspects of your situation. An attorney will not only be able to explain the law and how it applies to your case but can also provide personalized information and advice specifically tailored to your unique circumstances. 

At Keith D. Silverstein & Associates, we assist our clients by:  

• Discussing the details of their cases, as well as their legal rights and options, at no cost
• Listening to their stories and learning about their unique needs, concerns, and goals
• Helping them obtain proper medical care (when necessary and/or appropriate) 
• Gathering evidence, such as medical records, police reports, and witness statements
• Communicating with the insurance company and negotiating for a fair settlement 
• Utilizing all available evidence to build powerful, personalized legal claims 
• Developing innovative and creative legal strategies aimed at maximizing compensation
• Preparing all cases for litigation and trial to stay a step ahead of the defense 
• Aggressively representing their rights in court whenever necessary 

We offer the experience of a large firm with the efficiency, personal attention, and accessibility of a boutique practice. Throughout the years, our New York City personal injury attorneys have consistently recovered noteworthy results for our clients, including many favorable settlements and jury verdicts. 

Our team is ready to fight for you. Call (646) 813-3922 or contact us online to request a complimentary case review. Hablamos español.