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How Injury Lawyers Can Help Severe injuries can cost thousands or millions in medical bills, lost wages, and diminished quality of life. Injury lawyers can assist victims navigate the complicated legal processes and confusing medical terminology and a mountain of paperwork. They can also manage communications with insurance adjusters, conduct depositions and interrogatories, and provide expert witness testimony. They can also defend their clients against personal injury lawsuits brought by insurance companies who act in bad faith. Medical Malpractice Medical malpractice is the case when a medical professional or hospital fails to treat their patient with the care they should have. This could result in serious injury or even death. Medical malpractice injuries can be complex and require extensive legal work. Our lawyers are experienced in these kinds of cases and will fight for you to obtain the compensation you deserve. Doctors receive specialized training and satisfy the requirements for licensure to ensure that they are qualified to care for patients. However, even the most well-trained doctors make mistakes which can result in serious injuries or even death for a patient. These errors can range from prescribing the wrong medication to leaving a foreign object in the body of a patient following surgery. In the majority of states, there are four elements that must be proved to prevail in a medical negligence claim. There must be a legal obligation of your healthcare provider to provide you with the highest possible care. This duty must be violated when a healthcare provider fails to follow medical standards. Your lawyer will make use of various sources, including expert witnesses to to prove your case. Your lawyer for injury will go through all of your medical documents and hospital records in order to determine if the injury you sustained was the result of a medical professional's negligence. They will then collaborate with medical professionals to determine the source of your injury and connect it to the actions of the doctor. This is vital because lawyers for defendants will attempt to argue that your injuries are caused by pre-existing conditions or the result of another cause, such as an underlying health issue. New York state laws tend to favor protecting hospitals and doctors over injured patients, which is why these kinds of cases are often very challenging to bring to trial. Being quick is essential since there is a limited time frame for the filing of a medical malpractice lawsuit. If you suspect that you or a loved one might be the victim of medical malpractice, contact an experienced New York medical malpractice lawyer at the Cochran firm. Auto Accidents A myriad of factors can lead to car accidents including speeding on the highway, to bumper-to-bumper pedestrians or traffic crossing the street. Each factor has an impact on the injuries accident victims suffer. It is therefore important that a lawyer who handles injury claims be familiar with the details of car accidents. This knowledge can assist to determine who is at fault as well as evaluate the damage to property and evaluate the extent of any physical or mental injuries. Additionally, a seasoned car accident attorney can serve as your advocate when dealing with insurance companies or defendants. They will ensure that you don't receive low-ball offers, and will make sure you receive compensation for your losses. This is crucial because many people who are injured accept the first compensation offer simply out of convenience, or because they believe that it will satisfy their needs. If you've suffered an injury that New York State considers “serious,” you may be entitled to additional compensation. This is in addition to the amount the insurance company will pay. If your lawyer is knowledgeable about this threshold, they will be able to tell you if you're entitled to additional compensation under New York's strict comparative law. Even if you are covered by insurance, it's recommended to consult an experienced New York City auto accident attorney as soon as you can. An attorney can handle the paperwork and deadlines so you can concentrate on your recovery. They can also negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf, and can often negotiate a better settlement than you could have gotten on your own. Document all medical expenses and treatments, along with any losses in income or property damage. This will help prove your case and increase the likelihood of a successful outcome. Additionally, Surprise is important to have an expert witness who can attest that your injuries were a direct result of the crash, and not something that happened prior to or after. Premises Liability Premises liability cases result in injuries that occur on the property of a third party. These accidents are usually caused due to negligence on the part of the property owner. This can include unsafe or unsafe conditions, such as elevators that have broken down or swimming pool accidents as well as toxic fumes that are not properly warned. Insufficient security or safety equipment, like fire alarms, could also be deemed negligent. To bring a successful lawsuit against the property owner, victims must prove that they acted in violation of their duty to maintain the premises in a safe and secure condition. For instance, if a painter is hired to work on someone's ceiling and falls off a cracked tile, the owner of the property could be held accountable for the injury. Other instances of negligent maintenance include: The law determines the extent to which a property owner must ensure that their property is in a safe condition and this is governed by state case precedents. Some of these guidelines can also be found in the city's ordinances and construction regulations. The specific responsibilities of the property owner is dependent on the status of the visitor and the reason for visiting the premises. For instance, a guest who is at a hotel for business purposes is usually categorized as an invitee. This means that the hotel is responsible for providing a safe environment to guests, but the responsibility for care isn't as wide as the one owed to trespassers. In any accident that involves dangerous property conditions, the victim should exercise reasonable care to ensure his or her safety. If he or she is found to be partially at fault for the accident the amount of compensation will be reduced by the percentage of negligence. Ask about the experience of the lawyer handling premises liability cases and whether they have been successful in obtaining compensation for their clients. You should also inquire about the lawyer's knowledge of local laws and procedures applicable to your particular case. It is important to choose an attorney with a experience of success, especially in claims involving complicated issues and huge payouts. Product Liability Product liability laws determine the time and manner in which those who suffer from defective products can be compensated for their injuries. In general, anyone who has been injured by a defective or dangerous product may bring a lawsuit against the manufacturer and other parties involved in its manufacture distribution, sale, or production. This includes distributors, wholesalers and retailers who sold the product. In certain states, those who repair or rebuild the products could also be held accountable under certain circumstances. Injury lawyers know the rules that govern these cases and can assist in ensuring that your compensation claims are legitimate. An experienced lawyer can also negotiate on your behalf with the insurance company. The main objective of any compensation claim is to provide enough money to place you in the same financial position that you were in before the accident happened. This includes covering all costs including any lost earnings, property damage, medical bills, physical impairments loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress, and loss of consortium. In most product liability claims lawyers will need to show that the defective item was present in a way when it left the control or possession of the defendant. You could prove that the item had an issue due to its design or manufacturing process, or even a warning label. Your lawyer might need to dispel any inferences that the defect is due to intermediate handling or damage. Also, it is important to keep in mind that statutes of limitations (the time limit within which you are able to file suit) apply to cases involving product liability. The law was created to permit claimants to pursue a case in the event that the evidence is still fresh and the eyewitness memories are still vivid. If you miss the deadline your claim will be deemed invalid. Our skilled injury lawyers have successfully handled many cases involving defective products and can help you as well. If you're ready to discuss your case with one of our lawyers Contact us to schedule a free consultation.