When someone else’s carelessness takes your health or a loved one’s life, nothing is the same. Medical expenses accrue, income stops, and grief takes its toll. Knowing your legal rights will help you understand the type of compensation that can be pursued for your personal injury or wrongful death claim.
Did you know? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 39,345 people died in traffic crashes across the United States in 2024. That’s one death every 13 minutes or so. Behind these numbers are families facing the emotional and financial consequences of losing a loved one, which may lead to a wrongful death claim.
What Counts as a Personal Injury Case?
Personal injury claims arise where an individual gets injured due to the negligence of another party, such as an individual or business. This may include accidents in car crashes, at construction sites, slip and falls, and other scenarios where negligence resulted in injuries. If you were injured because of another person’s actions, you are legally entitled to compensation.
At The Lawyer Firm, we have a single goal when it comes to personal injury claims: ensuring you receive fair compensation for the damages you have suffered.
What Compensation Can You Recover in a Personal Injury Case?
While every injury case varies, there are several basic types of damages that can be recovered in most cases:
- Medical bills, both current and future treatment costs
- Lost wages and loss of earning capacity if you cannot return to work
- Pain and suffering due to the injuries
- Emotional distress
- Damage to property, like damage to the car following a collision
Insurance companies are not here to help you out. In fact, their adjusters specialize in minimizing payments on insurance claims, and they try to contact you right away, trying to make you accept their offer without having all the information about your injuries yet. That’s why working with experienced lawyers for personal injury cases can make a significant difference when negotiating with insurance companies and pursuing fair compensation.
What Is a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death claim may be filed in situations where one’s death was due to the other individual’s carelessness or negligence. This could be an accident on the road, unsafe property, medical malpractice, or a work accident. The next of kin can bring the case against the negligent person.
What Compensation Can Families Seek in a Wrongful Death Case?
In wrongful death cases, compensation is awarded as a way of helping the family deal with the grief as well as the economic losses caused by the death. Some forms of compensation include:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of the income the deceased would have earned
- Loss of companionship, guidance, and support
- Medical expenses incurred before death
- Emotional pain and suffering experienced by surviving family members
Although money cannot bring back a lost loved one, compensation can help ease the financial pressure on the family.
Why Legal Representation Makes a Real Difference
Cases of personal injury and wrongful death claims are usually complicated in nature and require expert witnesses and insurance negotiations. Without proper legal representation, the majority of people receive far less than what they should be entitled to. The Lawyer Firm has represented injured victims and family members in Manhattan and the whole of New York City by winning compensation for the cost of medical treatment, lost earnings, and emotional distress.
No Win No Fee Representation
We represent people in cases involving personal injuries and wrongful death on a no-win, no-fee basis. It means that you do not pay anything unless your case is won.
Not Limited to Injury Claims Only
Another service offered by The Lawyer Firm is defending individuals accused of white-collar crimes, including fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering. If you are facing these charges, a white collar crime defense attorney can help protect your rights and build an effective defense. Regardless of whether you are looking for a white collar crime attorney or an injury lawyer, you can be assisted by the same law firm.
Pursue the Compensation You Deserve
If you or a loved one has suffered due to someone else’s negligence, The Lawyer Firm can help you understand your legal options and pursue the compensation you may be entitled to.
Serving clients across all five NYC boroughs, the firm brings more than 15 years of combined experience in New York courts .With over 100 cases resolved and more than $700,000 recovered for injury clients, our team is ready to review your case.
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Personal Injury & Wrongful Death FAQs
What damages can I recover after a car accident?
You may be able to recover medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. Each case depends on the details of the accident and your injuries.
Who can file a wrongful death claim?
Typically, a spouse, child, or personal representative of the deceased’s estate can file. State laws vary, so it helps to speak with an attorney about your specific situation.
Do I have to pay upfront to hire The Lawyer Firm?
No. The firm works on a No Win, No Fee basis for personal injury and wrongful death claims and offers a free case review with no upfront cost.
How long do I have to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim in New York?
Deadlines vary depending on the type of case, so it is best to speak with an attorney as soon as possible to avoid missing important filing windows.
Does The Lawyer Firm only handle cases in Manhattan?
No. The firm represents clients across all five NYC boroughs, including Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island.