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Staten Island Personal Injury Lawyers
Staten Island Personal Injury Information
If you have sustained a personal injury as a result of a Staten Island accident, the first question in your mind, possibly, is: Do I need to hire a personal injury lawyer or should I take care of this myself? If you have not suffered an injury and had minimal property damage from the accident, you probably do not need a lawyer. However, if you have suffered an injury - even if it is minor - consulting with a personal injury lawyer can make the difference between obtaining a successful result and missing out on the compensation you rightfully deserve. Although New York law does not require that a personal injury victim be represented by an attorney, it would be in the best interest of the victim to be represented by an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer.
How can a Staten Island personal injury lawyer help? Most legal cases require extensive research, knowledge of the most recent laws, understanding the statutes of limitations or deadlines involved in personal injury cases.
Picking the Right Personal Injury Lawyer
How do you know you are in good hands? When you talk to a personal injury lawyer, you should do your research and look for one with specialized experience in personal injury law. Find out if the lawyer has experience obtaining out-of-court settlements. Will the lawyer go to trial if necessary? What is the lawyer's track record with jury trials? What does the law firm look like? How did you get treated by staff members when you walked in? Did you get to meet the lawyer or a paralegal? Were your concerns addressed? Were you satisfied with the manner in which your questions were answered? Did you feel comfortable with the lawyer during the meeting? These are all important questions to ask while making a decision about retaining a personal injury lawyer.
Dealing with Insurance Companies
A personal injury lawyer in Staten Island will also help you deal with insurance companies, which can be a nightmare. Insurance companies in general have one goal - to make a profit and to minimize payouts on claims. Remember this - an insurance adjuster is not your friend. He or she is there to look out for the insurance company's interest. And it is in the best interest of the insurance company to minimize the value of your claim.
A skilled and tenacious lawyer will not let that happen to you. Experienced Staten Island New York personal injury lawyers know the game insurance companies play. We will stand up and fight these companies on your behalf, make sure your rights are protected and that you are fairly compensation for your injuries damages and losses.
Whether you are the victim of a auto accident, medical negligence, defective product or nursing home abuse, the experienced Staten Island personal injury attorneys of Wingate, Russotti and Shapiro LLP will make sure that you receive just compensation and that the negligent parties are held accountable. Please call us today to schedule your free consultation and comprehensive claim evaluation. We work on a contingency basis, which means we do not charge any fees until we have recovered compensation for you.
