Nassau & Suffolk Personal Injury Lawyer
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Personal Injury “101”
When a person has the misfortune to become injured because of the negligent acts of another, the law permits the victim to file a lawsuit to recover seeking monetary compensation. Among the items of damages that the law recognizes are physical, mental and emotional pain and suffering (both past and future), lost wages, out-of-pocket expenses, future medical treatment, as any restrictions imposed on the victim’s day-to-day activities at work and/or home, as well as loss of society for a spouse or parent. Placing a fair and reasonable value on your case takes an experienced Nassau/Suffolk injury attorney. Contact us now to find out if you are entitled o monetary compensation for the injuries to you or a loved one.
The phrase“personal injury” is a sort of a catch-all phrase which has come to refer to any case that stems from a victim being hurt due to the fault (or Liability) of another.
The types of accidents that routinely result in negligence cases are:
As if the pain and suffering that results isn’t bad enough, Nassau/Suffolk accident victims often-times find themselves faced with the daunting prospect of being out of work for extended periods of time, mounting unpaid medical bills, and the frustration and humiliation of being bullied by the insurance companies and the legions of lawyers they employ.
Don’t be bullied!!! Call the Law Offices of Charles Bonfante III & Associates,your Nassau/Suffolk injury attorneys to fight for your rights.We will see to it that you are treated fairly.
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Your Claim : The Total Picture:
You may have questions as to how much your injuries are actually worth. Contact us right now and let us help you determine the realistic value of your case and then aggressively go after those responsible to get you the money you deserve.
As experienced Nassau/Suffolk personal injury attorneys, we will ensure that you receive fair and adequate compensation by seeing to it that the monetary value placed on your case accurately reflects the “total picture” of your damages. We do this by factoring-in physical, mental and emotional pain and suffering (both past and future), lost wages, out-of-pocket expenses, and any future medical treatment that you may require. Our detailed assessment of your case will also take into account any restrictions imposed on your normal day-to-day activities at work and home, and, if applicable, the loss of society for a spouse or parent.
Do you have a Case?
In New York, in order to recover compensation for personal injuries, the victim must prove two things.
First, someone else must be at fault for the happening of the accident. This is referred to as “liability”, and is established by showing that the accident occurred due to the negligent, or careless behavior of another.
For instance, in a slip and fall case this means that the fall occurred due to a dangerous, hazardous condition that the owner or occupant (such as a tenant) caused, or allowed to persist once apparent.
If however, your injuries were sustained in a car, bus or motorcycle accident, fault is established by a showing of the negligent operation of the vehicle(s) involved. For example, if someone violated New York’s Vehicle and Traffic Law (“VTL”) by running a stop-sign or red light, or by hitting the car you were in you from behind, fault is clear-cut. However, even if you were partially at fault, you may still be able to recover monetary compensation for the injuries you sustained. Contact us now for a free case evaluation.
But that isn’t the end of the story: In order to succeed in the recovery of monetary compensation for personal injuries, the injured party, or their experienced Nassau/Suffolk personal injury attorneys, must also prove the specific injuries sustained.
This is done with a combination of medical records, Doctor reports and diagnostic test results such as X-Rays, MRIs, and CT–Scans. In many instances, it also is necessary to offer the live expert testimony of the injured person’s doctor(s).
Additionally, there are many other factors that contribute to the value of a personal injury case. Things such as the length of time the victim received treatment, the frequency of care, whether the injuries resulted in surgery, the victim’s age, how much time the injured party was out of work, how much the injured party was earning at the time of the accident, and any pre-existing conditions, will all play a part in determining the total value of a personal injury case.
It sounds like you may have a case : So What’s Next?
Unlike fine wine, personal injury cases do not improve with age! If you have been injured, don’t hesitate to
contact our office immediately. The experience and know-how of
your Nassau/Suffolk personal injury attorneys could be working for you or a loved one at this very moment.
A thorough, factual investigation and the timely collection and preservation of evidence is crucial to establishing the essential link between your serious injuries and the careless, negligent acts of those responsible.
Until you have an experienced, aggressive legal advocate in your corner, it is absolutely crucial that you don’t speak with anyone, regardless of who they claim to be. It is equally important that you refuse to sign anything until you contact your Nassau/Suffolk personal injury attorneysand we review and explain the document in question, to ensure you aren’t doing anything that could ultimately hurt your case. We are always happy to do this at no cost during your free office consultation.
Help Us to Help You:
Allow us to maximize your chances of recovery. As experienced Nassau/Suffolk injury lawyers, we know the steps to take, and we know the right questions to ask to ensure that your personal injury case is prosecuted in an aggressive, thorough, professional manner.
Over the years, we have amassed a network of well-respected experts in the fields of medicine, accident reconstruction and forensic accounting, all of whom are available to prepare reports and render live testimony which can be crucial to the outcome of your case at trial.
We also routinely use a team of private investigators to assist us in gathering and evaluating the facts surrounding your case, identifying those responsible, and determining the amount of insurance coverage available to compensate you for your personal injuries.
Hire the Law Offices of Charles Bonfante III and Associates, as your Nassau/Suffolk personal injury lawyers and you will automatically gain access to these top-notch consultants at no cost to you.
More Steps to Take Immediately:
If you have been injured in an accident and you have reason to believe someone else is at fault, here are a few steps you should take immediately.
- Get the names, addresses and phone numbers of anyone who witnessed the accident.
- Report the claim. If information was exchanged at the scene of the accident, c your rance company as well as the insurance company for anyone else involved immediately. Be sure to write down any claim numbers you are given.
- Take pictures of your injuries (cuts, bruises, scarring, stitches, staples, etc.).
- If you have not already done so, get to an emergency room to be examined immediately so that the appropriate tests can be performed to determine the extent of your injuries.
- Contact your family doctor to get prescriptions for any necessary testing, as well as referrals to see the appropriate medical specialists such as an Orthopedist, Neurologist, Physical therapist, etc.
- See to it that you get the appropriate tests (such as X-Rays, MRI’s, or CT-Scans) performed before too much time passes. The doctors or other health care providers who examine you will be able to inform you which test(s) are necessary based on the symptoms you are experiencing.
- Keep track of the amount of time you missed from work as a result of your injuries, as well as any lost wages.
- Keep a log or journal to document the pain you are experiencing, making sure to note all of the specific parts of your body that hurt, along with the frequency and severity of the pain.
Contact the law offices of Charles Bonfante III and Associates, your Nassau/Suffolk injury attorneys immediately to schedule a free consultation in our office or your home or hospital room.
Until you retain us to be your Nassau/Suffolk injury attorneys, and to fight for your rights, make sure you do not speak to anyone about your case.
We will consult with you at no cost or obligation, to see if you have a case that is worth pursuing. Then we will advise you as to the available options and give you our professional opinion as to which strategy is best suited to your particular case.
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STATEMENT OF CLIENT’S RIGHTS
1. You are entitled to be treated with courtesy and consideration at all times by your lawyer and the other lawyers and personnel in your lawyer's office.
2. You are entitled to an attorney capable of handling your legal matter competently and diligently, in accordance with the highest standards of the profession. If you are not satisfied with how your matter is being handled, you have the right to withdraw from the attorney-client relationship at any time (court approval may be required in some matters and your attorney may have a claim against you for the value of services rendered to you up to the point of discharge).
3. You are entitled to your lawyer's independent professional judgment and undivided loyalty uncompromised by conflicts of interest.
4. You are entitled to be charged a reasonable fee and to have your lawyer explain at the outset how the fee will be computed and the manner and frequency of billing. You are entitled to request and receive a written itemized bill from your attorney at reasonable intervals. You may refuse to enter into any fee arrangement that you find unsatisfactory. In the event of a fee dispute, you may have the right to seek arbitration; your attorney will provide you with the necessary information regarding arbitration in the event of a fee dispute, or upon your request.
5. You are entitled to have your questions and concerns addressed in a prompt manner and to have your telephone calls returned promptly.
6. You are entitled to be kept informed as to the status of your matter and to request and receive copies of papers. You are entitled to sufficient information to allow you to participate meaningfully in the development of your matter.
7. You are entitled to have your legitimate objectives respected by your attorney, including whether or not to settle your matter (court approval of a settlement is required in some matters).
8. You have the right to privacy in your dealings with your lawyer and to have your secrets and confidences preserved to the extent permitted by law.
9. You are entitled to have your attorney conduct himself or herself ethically in accordance with the Code of Professional Responsibility.
10. You may not be refused representation on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability.
STATEMENT OF CLIENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Reciprocal trust, courtesy and respect are the hallmarks of the attorney-client relationship. Within that relationship, the client looks to the attorney for expertise, education, sound judgment, protection, advocacy and representation. These expectations can be achieved only if the client fulfills the following responsibilities:
1. The client is expected to treat the lawyer and the lawyer's staff with courtesy and consideration.
2. The client's relationship with the lawyer must be one of complete candor and the lawyer must be apprised of all facts or circumstances of the matter being handled by the lawyer even if the client believes that those facts may be detrimental to the client's cause or unflattering to the client.
3. The client must honor the fee arrangement as agreed to with the lawyer, in accordance with law.
4. All bills for services rendered which are tendered to the client pursuant to the agreed upon fee arrangement should be paid promptly.
5. The client may withdraw from the attorney-client relationship, subject to financial commitments under the agreed to fee arrangement, and, in certain circumstances, subject to court approval.
6. Although the client should expect that his or her correspondence, telephone calls and other communications will be answered within a reasonable time frame, the client should recognize that the lawyer has other clients equally demanding of the lawyer's time and attention.
7. The client should maintain contact with the lawyer, promptly notify the lawyer of any change in telephone number or address and respond promptly to a request by the lawyer for information and cooperation.
8. The client must realize that the lawyer need respect only legitimate objectives of the client and that the lawyer will not advocate or propose positions which are unprofessional or contrary to law or the Lawyer's Code of Professional Responsibility.
9. The lawyer may be unable to accept a case if the lawyer has previous professional commitments which will result in inadequate time being available for the proper representation of a new client.
10. A lawyer is under no obligation to accept a client if the lawyer determines that the cause of the client is without merit, a conflict of interest would exist or that a suitable working relationship with the client is not likely.
Your attorney is providing you with this document to inform you of what you, as a client, are entitled to by law or by custom. To help prevent any misunderstanding between you and your attorney please read this document carefully.
If you ever have any questions about these rights, or about the way your case is being handled, do not hesitate to ask your attorney. He or she should be readily available to represent your best interests and keep you informed about your case.