Protect Yourself And Your Finances After An Accident

At Daniel J. Henry, Jr., Esq. PLLC, I know that accidents happen. Unfortunately, accidents can be costly for anyone involved, especially if one or more parties suffered serious injuries. Whether you were hurt in a car accident, on an icy sidewalk or at the fault of a defective product, I can represent you to try and reclaim compensation for your injuries.

Your Injury Is Expensive; Hold The Liable Parties Responsible

Many of my clients have suffered serious to catastrophic injuries such as the following:

• Broken bones
• Back and neck injuries
• Amputations
• Closed head injuries such as concussions
• Brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries

To prepare compelling arguments on behalf of my injured or wronged clients, I devote extensive effort to gathering evidence of negligence by other individuals or organizations. Liability may lie with another motorist, an equipment manufacturer, a property owner or a maintenance company.

The Skills And Resources To Succeed

When I bring injury claims on behalf of my clients after a car crash or dog bite, I typically end up negotiating or going to trial against the defendant’s insurance carrier. I apply the same straightforward, assertive skills to my interactions with insurance claims adjusters in a personal injury case as I do before a judge or jury in a criminal case.

In a personal injury matter, I often collaborate with private investigators, accident reconstructionists, forensic scientists and other expert witnesses. A thorough investigation of medical reports, crashed vehicles and other evidence often enables me to succeed in the recovery of maximum available compensation for my clients.

Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury

Every personal injury claim comes with uncertainty because the process can be complex and frustrating. But you can get answers to your most important questions, and I can help you navigate them. Many of my clients start their conversations with me by asking some of these questions below.

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in New York?

The statute of limitations in New York is two years from the date of the accident or medical malpractice. However, if you don’t discover the injury until long after the incident in which it occurred, as is often the case in medical malpractice, you have two years from the date of discovery. If your claim is against a municipality, you may have even less time to file.

However, what most people don’t realize about the statute of limitations is that so many of those initial weeks and months are filled with more pressing priorities. And insurance companies may try to extend timelines by using delay in filing tactics. There are many reasons the time will move quickly, and that is why you must speak with me early to learn what can be done to preserve your ability to file a lawsuit.

What does “no-fault” insurance mean for my injury claim?

No-fault insurance means that if you’re in an accident, your own insurance company will be the primary one handling your injury claim. First-person or no-fault accident laws are designed to remove the issue of uninsured or underinsured drivers, and also clarify the path for filing for compensation. However, just because it will be your insurance company you file with does not mean you will not pursue damages against the other driver or even that your claim will be treated more fairly.

Can I still recover compensation if I was partially at fault for the accident?

Yes, you can still recover compensation if you were partially at fault. New York utilizes a comparative fault law, and that means that if you and the other drivers share fault in the accident, you can both recover some compensation to cover your expenses. The amount of compensation you ultimately can receive will go through a reduction by the judge proportional to the amount you were “at fault” in the accident. You can pursue damages under New York’s law, even if you were more than 50% at fault for the accident.

Contact An Erie County Personal Injury Lawyer

I’m here for you when you need me. When you re ready to discuss how to pursue the compensation you deserve after a traffic accident. Call my Hamburg office at 716-350-1118 or send me an email to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.