Questions & Answers
Can I afford to hire your law firm?
Will you take my case?
What is your record of success?
How long will my lawsuit take?
Will I have to go to court?
Why don't all lawyers handle personal injury and wrongful death cases and work on contingency?
If I have been referred by another lawyer, will this cost me more money in legal fees if I win a judgment?
Can I afford to hire your law firm?
Yes. The Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm, P.C. works on a contingency basis. This means that you never pay any legal fees or out-of-pocket expenses unless we are successful in recovering money for your damages. We will expend all the time, money and resources that are necessary to insure the best possible result for you. If we are successful, and we have an excellent record of success, then we are paid a 1/3 percentage of the award after deducting disbursements. (The fee in medical malpractice cases is also a contingency fee and is regulated by the courts.)
In most cases, we will be able to let you know immediately. In cases where we need to investigate before making a decision, we will work hard and expend the resources necessary to make that decision as soon as possible.
What is your record of success?
The Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm, P.C. has won millions of dollars for our clients. We are always prepared to go to trial, and we have many years of successful experience. There's no guarantee in any case, but the defendants know our reputation for preparing the strongest case possible. This is important in obtaining a judgment for you.
How long will my lawsuit take?
We move every case along as quickly as possible. In many cases, we can obtain an excellent settlement before trial. Ultimately, the time it takes to resolve your case depends upon the complexity of the case and the court's calendar.
Although cases do often settle before trial, we are always prepared to go to court and it may be necessary for you to testify in depositions before trial and during a trial. We will advise you at every stage of the process and make sure you are prepared.
Why don't all lawyers handle personal injury and wrongful death cases and work on contingency?
Lawyers who represent injured people usually focus only on these types of cases. Other lawyers know who we are; they often refer cases to our firm because of our reputation as successful trial lawyers.
No. The Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm, P.C. pays other lawyers who refer cases to us, and we pay them out of our share of the legal fees.
Alerts & Blog Headlines
Toyota Unintended Acceleration Deaths
Toyota is being held responsible for Unintended Acceleration Deaths despite their safety claims that â??the brakes always work and its electronic throttle system never failsâ??.
Dominican Republic Toxic Coal Ash
Illegal toxic coal ash dumping by U.S. Company has created serious injuries for children and families of the Dominican Republic. Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm has been contacted by many Dominican families regarding this horrible event.
Huge Victory at the United States Supreme Court - March 9, 2009
In a landmark decision the Supreme Court has preserved the rights of individuals who have been injured and victimized by drug and pharmaceutical companies.
NEWS UPDATE: US Airways Flight 1549
Latest information regarding the plane involved in US Airways Flight 1549.
BREAKING NEWS: US Airways Flight 1549 Crashes into Hudson River in New York City - January 15, 2009
Get the latest on the airline disaster on the Hudson including news and video coverage.
Queens DMV Employee in Road Test Nightmare - January 13, 2009
New York City personal injury lawyer Andrew Levine speaks out about his client's injuries.
BLOG: Pediatric Acquired Brain Injuries separate from Traumatic Brain Injuries - December 24, 2008
Raphaelson & Levine Join Legal Advisory Board of The Sarah Jane Brain Foundation - December 24, 2008
Howard Raphaelson and Andrew Levine have been appointed to the legal Advisory board for this organization ...
A Bronx Jury Awards a 15 year old Pedestrian $550,000.00 - December 18, 2008
The firm represented a 15 year old girl who was struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the street.
Raphaelson and Levine Law Firm Support Long Island Railroad Workers. November 12, 2008
The Raphaelson and Levine New York Personal Injury Lawyers has proudly represented many long island rail road workers as a result of accidents that have occurred on the job.
Trip and Fall Award: $169,000 - October 23, 2008
Our firm represented a woman who tripped and fell on a depression in the pavement at a gas station in Brooklyn...
The Raphaelson Law Firm discuss the ignored safety of New York Construction Workers. October 28, 2008
The safety of New York Construction Workers is being ignored by property owners, builders and general contractors.
BLOG: Personal Injury Priority #1: You, the Victim - September 12, 2008
**MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ALERT** - September 4, 2008
Improperly used Medtronic devices are identified as an area of potential malpractice. MUST READ for current or potential spinal surgery patients.
BLOG: A New Approach to Personal Injury Litigation in New York - June 17, 2008
Charges in Death at Construction Site in East New York, Brooklyn - June 12, 2008
The owner of a Brooklyn construction site has been charged with manslaughter in the death of one of his workers...
BLOG: Another Crane Collapse in New York; How Many Must Die? - May 30, 2008
BLOG: Our New York Trial Lawyers on Tort Reform - May 6, 2008
BLOG: New Safety Measures Designed to Prevent, Not Just React - April, 30 2008
BLOG: The Cost of Bargain Cosmetic Surgery - April, 24 2008
Medical Malpractice: 'Failure to Rescue' is Most Common Hospital Safety Mistake - April, 11 2008
For the fifth straight year, an analysis of errors in the nation?s hospitals found that the most reported patient safety risk is a little-known but always-fatal problem called "failure to rescue."
East Side Crane Collapse Points to Chronic Construction Accident Problem - March 20, 2008
This tragedy should not have occurred. Concerned citizens had made complaints about the construction site prior to the date of the accident.
Women Disfigured by Bogus Collagen From Fake Doctor - February 29, 2008
"Barton's lips are no longer symmetrical, and Kalanick has a big bulge between her eyebrows. Their skin is discolored, and both have hard lumps that feel like rocks under their skin?"
City of New York to check Scaffolds After Deadly Accidents - February 20, 2008
Officials say they will inspect more than 1,500 scaffolds at New York City construction sites following two recent deadly accidents...
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BLOG: East Side Crane Collapse Points to Chronic New York Construction Accident Problem - April 1, 2008
Avandia may increase health risks for diabetic patients
A New England Journal study on the drug Avandia has revealed the possibility of serious health implications for diabetic patients. Avandia is widely prescribed in the United States to diabetics....
FDA Pulls Constipation drug Zelnorm
Swiss pharmaceutical maker Novartis AG has announced that they will stop selling the drug named ZELNORM out of fear it increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, or worsening heart chest pain that can later become a heart attack.
