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How Injury Lawyers Can Help Injuries that cause serious injury can result in thousands, or millions in medical bills, lost income, and reduced quality-of-life. Injury lawyers can guide victims through the complicated legal procedures and medical terminology that can be confusing and mounds of paperwork involved. They are able to handle communications with injury claims adjusters, draft depositions and interrogatories, as well as give expert testimony. They also can defend clients from personal injury lawsuits brought by insurance companies acting in bad faith. Medical Malpractice Medical malpractice is the case when a medical professional or hospital doesn't treat a patient with the care they are entitled to. This can cause serious injuries or even death. Medical malpractice cases can be complicated, requiring an extensive legal process. Our lawyers have experience in these cases and will fight to secure the compensation you deserve. Doctors receive special training and must meet licensing requirements to ensure they are qualified to care for patients. However, even the most well-trained doctors can make mistakes which can result in serious injuries or even death to a patient. These errors can range from prescribing wrong medication to leaving a foreign object inside the patient's body after surgery. In the majority of states, four elements must be proven to be successful in a claim for medical malpractice. There must be a duty of your healthcare provider to provide you with the highest possible care. This duty must be violated when a healthcare provider fails to follow medical standards. Your lawyer will make use of a variety of resources including expert witnesses to help to prove your case. Your lawyer for injury will examine all of your medical records and hospital records to determine if the injury you sustained was caused by the medical professional's negligence. Then they will work closely with medical experts to establish the cause of your injuries and connect them to the physician's actions. It is important to do this as the lawyer representing the defendant could argue that your injuries are pre-existing or a result of an underlying medical condition. New York state laws tend to favor protecting hospitals and doctors over injured patients, so these types of claims are often very challenging to bring to trial. Being quick is essential due to the extremely short time limit for filing a medical malpractice claim. Contact a New York medical malpractice attorney at the Cochran Firm if you suspect that you or someone you love may have been a victim of medical negligence. Auto Accidents A variety of factors can cause car accidents including speeding on the highway to bumper-tobumper pedestrians or traffic crossing the street. Each of these factors can have an impact on the injuries victims of accidents suffer. It is therefore essential that a lawyer for injury be knowledgeable about the specifics of car accidents. This knowledge can be used to evaluate property damage, determine fault, and evaluate the severity of any mental or physical injuries. Additionally, a seasoned car accident attorney can serve as your advocate when dealing with insurance companies or defendants. They will ensure that you do not receive low-ball offers, and will ensure that you receive compensation for your losses. This is important because many people who are injured choose to accept the first compensation offer just for convenience or because they believe it will meet their needs. If your injuries are at a level New York State deems to be “serious,” then you could be eligible for compensation above and beyond what the insurance company is offering. If your lawyer for injury is knowledgeable about the threshold, they will be able to advise you on whether or not you are entitled to additional compensation under the state's pure comparative negligence law. Even if you're insured, it's best to speak with an experienced New York City auto accident attorney as soon as you can. An attorney can take care of all formalities and deadlines so you can concentrate on healing. They can also negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf and often get you an offer that is better than what you could have achieved on your own. Keep track of all medical expenses and treatments, as well any losses in income or property damage. This will increase your chances of success and help you prove your case. It is also helpful to have an expert witness who can prove that your injury was directly caused by the accident and not due to something that happened prior to or after. Premises Liability Injuries that occur on other's property are covered under premises liability cases. These accidents are typically caused by the negligence of the owner of the property. This could include unsafe or unsafe conditions, such as elevators that have failed or swimming pool accidents, as well as toxic fumes that are not properly warned about. Additionally, a lack of safety or security equipment like fire alarms could be deemed negligent. To bring a successful lawsuit against the property owner, the victims must prove that they acted in violation of their duty to keep the property in a safe state. For example the case where a painter has been hired to work on a ceiling and falls from cracks in the tile, the owner of the property could be held accountable for the injury. Other instances of negligence in maintenance could include: The law defines the extent to which property owners must maintain their property in a safe and secure condition and is determined by the state's case precedents. Some of these guidelines can also be found in city ordinances and construction regulations. The exact duty of a property owner varies according to the status of the visitor and reason for visiting the premises. For instance, a person who is at an establishment for business reasons is usually classified as an invitee. This means that the hotel is responsible to provide a safe environment for guests, however the duty of care is not as broad as the one owed to trespassers. In any incident that involves a dangerous property condition the victim should exercise reasonable care to ensure their safety. If he or she was found to be partially responsible for the incident then the amount of compensation is reduced according to his or her percentage. When choosing an injury lawyer, ask about their experience handling premises liability cases, and whether or not they've obtained compensation for their clients. Also, inquire about the attorney's understanding of local laws and procedures that apply to your case. It's crucial to choose an attorney with a successful track record, particularly when dealing with claims that have complicated issues and large payouts. Product Liability Product liability laws define the manner in which victims of defective products are entitled to compensation for their injuries. Anyone who has been injured by a dangerous or defective product may file a suit against the manufacturer as well as distributors and retailers involved in its production. This includes the wholesalers, distributors, and retailers who sold the product. In some states, people who repair or rebuild the products can also be liable under certain circumstances. Injury lawyers know the rules that govern such cases and can ensure that your compensation claims are legitimate. An experienced attorney can also negotiate on behalf of you with the insurance company. The primary goal of a compensation claim is to secure funds to get you back to the financial position you were in prior to the accident. This includes all your expenses including lost wages, destroyed property, medical costs physical impairments, emotional distress. In Athens injury attorney must show that the defective product was present at the time it left the defendant's control or possession. You may be able to demonstrate that the item suffered a defect due to its design or manufacturing process, or a warning label. Your lawyer may also have to negate any inference that the defect was caused by improper handling or a deterioration. It is also important to keep in mind that statutes of limitations (the period in which you can file a suit) apply to product liability cases. This law is designed to ensure that claimants can pursue their case while the evidence and eyewitness memories are fresh. If you do not meet the deadline, your claim could be denied by the court. Our injury lawyers have handled numerous defective product cases successfully and are able to assist you as well. Contact us for a an appointment for a free consultation if you are ready to discuss your case with our attorneys.