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If you are looking for a personal injury attorney servicing Staten Island, NY, you have come to the right place. William Schwitzer & Associates are ready to take on your personal injury case, whatever your particular circumstances may be. If you are a victim of some sort of personal injury — whether an automobile accident, construction accident or some other type of significant personal injury or accident — William Schwitzer & Associates can assist you in receiving due compensation.
With some of the top-rated personal injury lawyers in New York, NY, William Schwitzer & Associates can help you win your case.
A personal injury lawyer can help you find legal restitution if you have been injured at the hands of another person, agency, or other entity. Many types of injuries fall under the umbrella of personal injury law. These range widely, and include automobile accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice cases, wrongful death cases, product liability situations, and many other types of potential legal cases.
A New York personal injury lawyer can help you understand your rights under the NY legal system. Your lawyer will work with you first to determine that an injury you have suffered is indeed the result of negligence or other malicious behavior by a given entity. Then, your lawyer will work with you to determine the extent of your injuries, as well as compensation to which you may be entitled. Your lawyer can review all applicable laws relevant to the case, and should conduct a thorough review of any and all parties that may owe you compensation.
William Schwitzer & Associates has experience with a wide variety of personal injury cases. These include auto accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice cases, wrongful death lawsuits, and many other types of legal cases. If you have suffered an injury due to the negligence or fault of another person, party, or entity, we can help! Read on to learn about some common case areas we cover.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or financial damage due to a car accident, personal injury attorneys can assist you. Our practice has extensive experience assisting individuals who have suffered due to involvement in an auto accident. We can ensure that you are heard, treated fairly, and receive all applicable restitution.
If you have been involved in an auto accident, it is important to immediately document the case. Of course, the very first thing to do is ensure that all involved parties receive all necessary medical treatment as quickly as possible. But once medical attention has been provided, it is crucial to record all essential facts of the accident.
These include the following:
These are only some of the questions you should ask — and document — as you work to make clear what happened in the accident and prepare your ultimate case. It is also extremely important to take photographs of the accident, including all damages. These photographs will be essential for a car accident lawyer to review your case at a later date.
Unfortunately, injuries due to auto accidents are very common — especially for pedestrians and bicyclists. Many types of injuries result from car accidents, and some may not be immediately visible.
The following list contains some common types of auto accident injuries:
In many cases, the full extent of an accident’s impact may not be immediately apparent. In some cases, injuries will not reveal themselves for a considerable period of time, meaning you may forfeit compensation that could be due to you in the case. A car accident lawyer from a personal injury law firm like William Schwitzer & Associates can help you be fully compensated in the traumatic aftermath of an accident.
The outcome of car accident cases can sometimes be unpredictable. Many factors go into determining fault in an accident, and for determining restitution. However, you are most likely to have success when you have the counsel of an experienced lawyer. Your personal injury lawyer can effectively present and argue your case, ensuring that your voice is heard and you are able to secure all possible restitution based on the circumstances of your individual case.
Have you, or a loved one, been involved in a construction accident? If so, a construction accident lawyer from William Schwitzer & Associates can help.
The construction industry is one of the most important components of the national economy. Over the last couple of decades, the construction industry has boomed in New York City, erecting countless new buildings and creating many thousands of jobs.
However, construction can also be an extremely dangerous field of work. Every year there are countless construction-related injuries. This can be compounded by negligent safety practices by many employers, which can increase the possibility of a serious and even life-threatening accident.
Construction accidents may occur in many ways, including the following:
These are only some of the ways workers can be injured on construction sites. Unfortunately, the list is long, and frequently made worse by employers’ failure to follow basic safety precautions. A personal injury lawyer servicing Staten Island residents can help assess the context of an injury or incident.
It is also important to understand the aftermath of construction accidents, and what may be covered by your employer. Your employer-provided they are operating legally — is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, to assist workers in the event of injury.
Workers’ compensation insurance is supposed to cover any injury you suffer, regardless of fault. Coverage may include the following:
However, payments from these programs may be insufficient to cover your needs or may be less than what you received on the job. If your injury is due to employer fault, you may be eligible for additional legal compensation.
A personal injury lawsuit after a construction accident cannot necessarily be pursued in all cases. For a successful case, the injured party typically must be either a non-employee of the company or permitted to sue based on the given situation of injury. In all cases, negligence by the company must be demonstrated for the case to be successful.
Cases of negligence can involve the following:
Other types of situations can also involve employer negligence. As with auto accidents, after securing necessary medical attention, it is important to document all details of the case, to ensure that your side of the story is comprehensive and backed up by facts.
It is also important to note that the target of your lawsuit may not necessarily be solely your specific employer. Other potentially responsible parties include third-party contractors, property owners, and equipment manufacturers.
The compensation you may be owed after a successful personal injury lawsuit will depend on the specifics of your case. However, if your employer or another party is deemed liable, you may be eligible for damages due to pain or injury suffered, medical expenses accrued, lost income, and other punitive damages.
Ultimately, the process of determining whether there is a personal injury case to be had, and initiating (and winning) that case, is relatively complicated. There are several factors that are involved to determine fault, and even whether a lawsuit is permissible. An experienced construction accident lawyer like those at William Schwitzer & Associates can ensure you have the representation you require to make a successful case.
There are many other cases — besides auto accidents and construction accidents — in which a personal injury lawyer servicing Staten Island, NY can help you make your case. If you have been significantly injured due to the fault of another person or party, you may have a case. The following list is not comprehensive but contains some examples of possible personal injury cases.
You may have a personal injury case to make if you have been the victim of medical malpractice. Some examples of possible malpractice include the following:
If one of the following describes your situation, or if you have otherwise been harmed through medical treatment, you may have a case to make.
While not as well known as automobile accidents, boating accidents still occur quite frequently and can cause significant and severe damages. Boating accidents may occur with all types of crafts: ferries, cruise ships, small watercraft, jet skis, and more.
Unfortunately, boating accidents can cause extremely severe injuries, just like auto accidents. Possible results of boating accidents include cuts and scrapes, burns, broken bones, soft tissue damage, traumatic brain injury, and drowning.
Many boating accidents involve alcohol. Just like drinking and driving, drinking and boating is illegal. Injuries involving an intoxicated boat operator can be extremely common. A lack of experience on the water, and a limited knowledge of boats, can further compound potential injuries.
In short, if you have been harmed due to a boating accident, and another party or boat operator is at fault, you may have a case. A personal injury lawyer can help review the facts of your case and advise on the best ways to proceed.
If you have been harmed by a faulty or defective product, you may be entitled to compensation. Product defects generally fall into three categories:
Product liability cases can be complicated, and the responsible party can sometimes vary — from the manufacturer, to the wholesaler, to the retailer, or to another party. Other factors, like a statute of limitations on injuries, may come into play.
Still, if you have been injured by a faulty product, a personal injury lawyer can help determine whether you have a successful case to make.
You may be owed restitution for a personal injury you have suffered. Whether you have suffered an injury due to an auto accident, construction accident, or some other type of accident or incident, it is important to ensure that you are properly served by the legal system.
To review your legal options, contact William Schwitzer & Associates. A trusted Staten Island personal injury lawyer from our experienced team can meet with you in a free consultation to discuss the particulars of your case, and any compensation you may be able to secure.
For more information, contact William Schwitzer & Associates online, or call either (800) 933-1212 or (212) 683-3800.
All cases are handled on a contingent fee basis, which means you risk nothing. There is never an attorney fee for us unless there is a recovery for you.
