Insurance companies handle injury claims every day, which means they have a practiced process for resolving them for as little as possible — and most people handling their first injury claim don't. We represent individuals who've been injured due to someone else's negligence, working to make sure the full cost of what happened, not just the emergency room bill, gets accounted for.
Common situations we handle
- You were injured in a vehicle accident that wasn't your fault
- A slip, trip, or fall on someone else's property caused a real injury
- An insurance company has offered a settlement that doesn't cover your actual costs
- You're not sure whether what happened to you qualifies as a claim worth pursuing
What we account for
Medical treatment and future care costs, lost wages and diminished earning capacity, property damage, and pain and suffering. Insurers routinely undervalue the last two categories in particular — both are real, compensable losses under New York law when negligence caused the injury.
Common types of injury claims
Vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, and other negligence-based injuries where a property owner, driver, or business failed to take reasonable care. Each has different evidentiary requirements and deadlines, which is part of why an early consultation matters even if you're not sure you have a claim.
Why timing matters
New York has statutes of limitations that vary by claim type, and evidence — witness memory, physical scenes, surveillance footage — degrades quickly. The sooner a claim is evaluated, the more options are typically available.
How the process works
- Free case reviewWe look at what happened, the injuries, and whether negligence is likely to be provable.
- DocumentationWe help make sure medical treatment, lost income, and other losses are properly documented — gaps here are exactly what insurers use to minimize claims.
- Negotiation with the insurerWe handle communication with the insurance company directly, so you're not negotiating your own claim while recovering.
- Settlement or litigationMost claims resolve through negotiated settlement; where an insurer won't offer a fair number, we're prepared to litigate.
Frequently asked questions
How much is my injury claim worth?
It depends on the severity of the injury, medical costs, lost income, and the strength of the negligence claim — we give you a realistic range after reviewing the specifics, not a generic formula.
What if the insurance company already made me an offer?
Initial offers are frequently lower than what a claim is actually worth. It's worth having a case reviewed before accepting, since accepting a settlement typically closes out the claim permanently.
How long do I have to file a claim in New York?
It varies by claim type — generally three years for most personal injury claims, but shorter for claims against government entities. The sooner you have this reviewed, the more options stay available.
Do I pay anything upfront?
Injury claims are discussed during a free initial consultation, where fee structure for your specific case is covered directly.