New York City Personal Injury Lawyers

Our Personal Injury Attorneys in New York City take significant pride in our dedicated approach to cases involving individuals who have been injured in all types of accidents. Although we are not medical doctors, we have access to extensive medical resources including medical doctors, nurses, and medical personnel who help educate us about the injures specific to each case we handle.

Because critical issues in all of our cases involve injuries and medical applications and procedures we have established access to resources including but not limited to literature, computer information, medical texts, legal texts, diagrams, photographs, and models.

Whether we are representing a client who was injured in a slip and fall, by dog bite, motorcycle accident, accident with machinery at work or at home or any other types of New York City accidents, everyone we represent can be confident that we will know the law and have the medical expertise necessary to achieve the best possible resolution of each and every case.

Contact our New York City Personal Injury Lawyers Today at 1-877-731-1346.

Our Personal Injury Attorneys handle cases in Manhattan, Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx.

About Personal Injury in New York City

Personal injury law, also known as tort law, encompasses any injury, harm, wrongdoing, or damage to a person, property, rights, or reputation caused by the negligence or actions of another party. Personal injury lawsuits are the most common lawsuits brought in the United States. A personal injury can be devastating psychologically and financially, especially to families that may incur exorbitant medical bills as well as the loss of income if it is the main wage earner that has suffered an injury and is unable to work.

What type of injuries fall under personal injury law in New York?

Auto and truck accidents
18 wheeler accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Bicycle accidents
Boat accidents
Train accidents
Serious burn accidents
Factory explosions
Crane accidents
Construction accidents
Defective products
Medical malpractice

Nursing home negligence
Birth Injury
Brain damage
Ground Zero
Lead poisoning
Toxic exposure
Slip/trip & fall accidents
Dog bites/Animal attacks
On the job injury
Sexual assault
Other injuries

How Long Do I Have To File A Personal Injury Legal Claim in New York?

In New York City, the statute of limitations on personal injury claims is three years. This means that you only have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit against the person who injured you. Because of the statute of limitations, it’s important that you consult with a skilled New York City personal injury attorney as soon as possible after you or your loved one are injured.

New York City Personal Injury Damages... What can I ask for?

In a New York personal injury lawsuit, your NYC personal injury lawyer can ask for damages including:

Medical expenses, past, current and future
Time lost from work
Property that was damaged, such as your vehicle
Permanent disfigurement or disability
Emotional distress, including anxiety, depression, and interference with family relationships
Any other costs

Raphaelson and Levine, New York City Personal Injury lawyers, can be relied on to hire the proper type of expert witness to best prove your damages. If you or a loved one have suffered a personal injury in NYC, contact Raphaelson and Levine as soon as possible to discuss your case.

More Personal Injury Information:

When You Need a Lawyer: Personal Injury Claims
What Steps Are Involved in Filing a Personal Injury Claim in New York?
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Legal Claim in New York?
Taking Notes After an Accident or Personal Injury Incident
Preserving the Evidence of a Personal Injury Accident

New York City Personal Injury News

BLOG: A New Approach to Personal Injury Litigation in New York City - June 17, 2008

BLOG: Our New York Trial Lawyers on Tort Reform - May 6, 2008

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