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Every case is unique, and it’s impossible to determine how much a case is worth without evaluating all the facts. You may be eligible to recover damages for lost wages, medical expense, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. As an experienced personal injury firm, our legal team can estimate the value of your case based on the extent of your injuries, medical treatment required, and your ability to earn a living. Our skilled personal injury lawyers have the experience to investigate thoroughly, consult with trusted resources, advocate on your behalf, and secure compensation for your losses to the maximum extent of the law. Contact us today for a free consultation.

You don’t pay any legal fees until we win or settle your case. We review your personal injury case for free, and there is no deposit or advance fee required. When a settlement or verdict is reached, to then our legal fee is 33-1/3% of the total amount recovered of the total amount awarded. This is called a contingent fee agreement, which is how most personal injury lawyers are paid. Get a free case review by contacting Steve Boyd, PC.

Following an injury accident, our 24-hour response team can be reached at 716-600-0000 or 585-600-0000 and should be called as soon as practical. Additional steps that should be taken include: Seek medical attention If your injuries are severe, call an ambulance. If you hit your head, get medical care immediately. For less urgent injuries, see your doctor as soon as possible. Notify police immediately Don’t count on the police to gather all the evidence Ask for a copy of the police report Take pictures of scene Take pictures of your injuries, the vehicles involved, the accident scene, and any object, equipment, or surface areas that may have caused your injury. If you are unable to take photos, have a friend/colleague/witness do it for you. Identify witnesses Obtain contact information for all witnesses: names, addresses, phone numbers, and license plate numbers. Preserve your clothing Place the clothes and shoes you were wearing in a bag for future evidence. Notify your insurance company if you’re in a car crash You must submit your application for no-fault coverage within 30 days of the accident. Consult an experienced personal injury lawyer before giving a written or recorded statement to an insurance adjuster or anyone representing the party who injured you. Notify the property owner if you’re injured on someone else’s property Request to see the owner or manager on duty and obtain contact information.

If you were in a car accident, you should notify your insurance company of the accident. You must cooperate with your insurance provider as part of your insurance contract. This doesn’t mean, however, that you should speak with them without consulting a personal injury attorney. Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize your claim. You don’t want to give them any statements that could damage your case. Never contact the other party’s insurance company.

If you’re seriously injured, you’ll go up against professionals who do everything possible to minimize the damages paid for personal injury claims. Most people don’t have the legal experience to fight against big insurance companies and their team of lawyers. But our top-rated personal injury attorneys can help ensure you receive what you’re owed for your losses. Our experienced team will:

• Provide a free case review
• Identify & secure critical evidence
• Recruit professionals from around the U.S.
• Locate & interview key witnesses
• Create an overview of current & projected medical costs
• Determine if additional insurance coverage may be available
• Pursue monetary damages that you may not even have considered
• Travel to you & other injured parties

You can settle your own case, but usually for significantly less than what’s owed to you, in many cases only ten percent. You’ll most likely be dealing with insurance adjusters with years of training to minimize your claim. Insurance companies keep specialized staff to minimize settlements.

Whether to sue or not is always the choice of the injured person. While some injured people don’t want to take money away from someone who didn’t intentionally hurt them, it’s important to understand that almost all injury settlements are paid by the defendant’s insurance, not the defendant. All drivers and most homeowners and businesses pay for insurance for the specific purpose of payment in case of an accident. Even if it is necessary to sue, the vast majority of cases settle without a trial through negotiation with the insurance company.

Yes. Statutes of limitations differ from state to state. Deadlines range from 90 days to three years from the date of injury, depending on the location, the situation, and the type of defendant.. (Please note: In New York State, No-fault accident claims are different from personal injury claims and must be submitted to your car insurance within 30 days.) Once the statute of limitations has passed, you’re barred from filing a claim for damages. Statutes of limitations may be extended for children and people suffering from mental limitations or illness.

In New York, the insurance for the car you were in when the accident happened pays your medical bills and lost wages. This is called a no-fault claim. It is not part of your personal injury lawsuit, which is against the other driver and their insurance company. If medical bills or wages are still being paid by the no-fault insurance when your personal injury claim with the other driver’s insurance company is settled, the personal injury settlement has no impact on these payments. They should continue to be paid by the no-fault insurer.

Almost 99% of cases never go to trial. But to maximize your settlement, we prepare every case as if it’s the one going to trial. Insurance companies only pay top dollar when we make them. They know which firms are willing to go to trial.