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If you have suffered injuries following an accident and someone else is at least partially responsible for your injuries, it is generally advisable to seek legal representation. Following an accident a personal injury lawyer will gather evidence, including video, photographic and witness information, as well as medical proof to build a case against the other parties whose negligence caused your injuries.

At LaMarche Safranko Law, we take pride in our collaborative approach to handling personal injury cases. When you choose our firm, your case will be assigned to one of our partners and a paralegal, ensuring that you have at least two points of contact within our team. This system enables us to provide comprehensive support and assistance throughout the legal process.

In order to get the best outcome in your personal injury case it is crucial that you take care of your health and well-being by promptly seeking medical attention for your injuries and following your healthcare provider’s advice. You should keep records of all medical treatment and expenses and document your recovery by taking photographs, if possible, of your injuries and recovery. It is also important to notify your personal injury lawyer anytime you see a new medical provider, or if something changes with your medical condition. You should never speak to the other parties’ insurance carrier without first talking to your personal injury lawyer. You should also be careful when using social media about the types of content you post, as anything you post can be used against you in the future.

When meeting with a personal injury lawyer for the first time, it’s helpful to bring any information related to your case such as the accident report if you have it, copies of any medical records in your possession, photographs of the scene or of your injuries, your own automobile and health insurance information, as well as the names and addresses or phone numbers for any witness to the accident. However, if you don’t have any of this information, don’t worry, it can all be obtained after the meeting.

Maybe. Whether or not your personal injury case will go to trial depends on several factors, including whether there is a dispute about who was at fault for your injuries and whether an agreement can be reached about the value of your damages. In many cases personal injury cases can be resolved through a settlement without the need for a trial.

While it is generally acceptable to speak to your own insurance company following an accident, you should not speak to any other insurance companies following an incident. However, if you have any concerns about speaking to anyone, you should contact a personal injury lawyer who can explain your rights when dealing with insurance matters.

A personal injury lawyer will cost you nothing. Now that doesn’t mean that injury lawyers do not get paid. However, personal injury lawyers handle cases on a contingency fee basis. This means they are only entitled to legal fee if the case results in a settlement or verdict. In NY, a personal injury lawyer is entitled to a 1/3 of the total recovery. Thus, if your lawyer can secure a settlement that is acceptable to you or wins your case at trial, the lawyer is entitled to 33.33% of the recovery.  A personal injury lawyer will also pay all of the expenses associated with pursuing the case so that you don’t have to pay anything out of your own pocket. Expenses include filing fees, costs for transcripts as well as expert fees. However, at the end of the case, your personal injury lawyer will also be entitled to be paid back all expenses along with a 33.33% legal fee. All legal fees and expenses are taken directly out of the settlement or trial verdict and you never have to pay anything out of your own pocket.

How long a personal injury case takes depends on the nature of the case and the complexity of the issues in the case, the number of defendants involved in causing the accident and the severity of the injuries. Some personal injury cases can be resolved in 6 months or less, while other personal injury cases can take years.

There is no set formula for how often you will hear from your injury lawyer, however the key to a successful attorney-client relationship is communication. Your personal injury should be responsive to your questions and should get to know you and the impact this injury has had on your life. You should also expect to be contacted or notified whenever there is an important occurrence in your case.

Yes. If you fail to follow the doctors’ advice and if you participate in activities that are going to make your medical condition worse, these are the types of things that will harm your personal injury case. Also, posting activities on social media that are inconsistent with your injuries is also going to be harmful to your case.