Fighting For Your New York Injury Compensation
A personal injury can come from nowhere and leave you with a lifetime of complications in a matter of moments. When the consequences of a personal injury can be deadly or catastrophic, you can hold the liable party accountable for compensating you for the physical, emotional and financial costs of your injuries.
At Kaston & Aberle, LLP, we offer the communities surrounding our offices in Garden City and Brooklyn with decades of legal experience. We know what is at stake in a personal injury claim, and we do everything in our power to help our clients earn the best possible outcome in their claim.
Fair Compensation For Any Injury
When a reckless or negligent party’s actions result in you suffering serious injuries, we believe that they should be responsible for the cost of your recovery as well. Over the years that we have been helping clients through their compensation claims, we have earned millions of dollars in settlements, verdicts and judgments in injuries from causes like:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Premises liability
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Construction accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Wrongful death
We are able to help our clients by utilizing our highly skilled and aggressive legal advocacy to ensure we are pursuing the best possible outcome for them. We do not settle for less for our clients because we want to see them have the resources they need to fully recover from their injuries.
Frequently Asked Questions About NY Personal Injury Claims
Do you have questions about your personal injury? While it is always best to ask an attorney directly, here are the answers to some of the most common:
How do I determine if I have a valid personal injury claim?
Generally speaking, you have a valid claim whenever a personal injury is caused by someone else’s negligent, reckless or intentional actions.
To show that, you must show that the other party violated their duty to exert reasonable care in the situation. For example, drivers have a duty of care on the road, which means they have a legal obligation to follow traffic laws, operate vehicles safely and avoid causing harm to others. Texting and driving, drunk driving, or distracted driving are a few examples of how a driver would neglect their duty of care.
Are you still unsure? Do not try to figure it out on your own. Reach out to Kaston & Aberle, LLP, and tell us your story. We can help you build your case and recover compensation for your losses.
Can I still file a personal injury claim if I was partially at fault for the accident or injuries?
New York follows pure comparative negligence laws. This means that you can still file a personal injury claim even if you are 99% at fault for the accident. However, the amount of compensation you can recover may be reduced by your percentage of fault. In other words, if you are 20% at fault for an accident, you could still recover 80% of the damages.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in New York?
You must file a personal injury claim within the statute of limitations. New York’s statute of limitations is three years from the date of the accident, although there are some exceptions to this deadline, such as if the victim is a minor.
It is never wise, however, to wait until the statute of limitations has nearly passed before you begin your claim. Delays make it harder to obtain evidence, find witnesses and assert your rights.
Creative Solutions For Serious Cases
While negotiations often result in the fastest resolutions in these claims, they do not always provide the best outcome. If negotiating cannot provide you with the settlement you deserve, we are prepared to fight for you in litigation. If you are ready to schedule your free initial consultation with a New York attorney you can trust to fight for you, contact us by calling 516-879-7280 or emailing us here. We proudly represent clients throughout the New York Metro Area and Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Se Habla Español 24/7.