Q: What percentage of personal injury cases go to trial?
A: In the United States, the percentage of personal injury cases that go to trial is very small. On average, only about 4-5% of personal injury cases are resolved in the courtroom. Otherwise, around 95% of cases are settled in the pretrial phase during settlement negotiations between the parties.
— Shulman & Hill - Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer
Q: How do I pay my medical bills while waiting for a personal injury settlement?
A: If you have outstanding medical bills after a personal injury accident and are waiting on your settlement, there are options besides turning to your savings or leaning on family members. Your options for covering medical bills will depend on the type of accident you were injured in. For example, if ...
— Shulman & Hill - Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer
Q: How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?
A: The initial legal consultation with our expert team is free and confidential. Once you have engaged our services, operates on a contingency basis. This means you do not pay for our services unless we are able to recover a financial settlement or verdict for your injuries.
We understand that after a...
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Q: How much is my injury worth?
A: No lawyer will be able to tell you how much your injury may be worth as every personal injury claim is different. The value of an injury often depends on the circumstances surrounding the accident, the extent of the harm done, the burden of proof and amount of documentation available, and the overal...
— Shulman & Hill - Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer
Q: What if my accident happened at work?
A: If your accident happened at work, you may be eligible to pursue a workers’ compensation claim. It is important to note that filing a workers’ compensation claim is different from pursuing a personal injury lawsuit in many ways. For instance, you do not need to prove anyone was at fault in a workers...
— Shulman & Hill - Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer
Q: What if the injury was partially my fault?
A: If the injury was partially your fault, you may still be eligible to recover compensation in a civil claim. Insurance adjusters may incorrectly assert that you must be entirely blameless to receive compensation or seek relief after an accident. This is not true under New York law. The standard in a ...
— Shulman & Hill - Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer
Q: What should I do if an insurance adjuster calls me?
A: If an insurance adjuster calls you, it is best to refer them to speak directly to your attorney. Some insurance agencies may try to take advantage of your unfamiliarity with the process in order to reduce or deny your claim. It is not unheard of for insurance adjusters to call and ask how a victim i...
— Shulman & Hill - Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer
Q: Why should I hire a personal injury lawyer?
A: There are many reasons why someone who has been injured should hire a personal injury lawyer. Most people do not realize that they may be eligible to receive a financial settlement that can help them afford their mounting medical bills. Even in cases where another party was clearly to blame, hiring ...
— Shulman & Hill - Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer
Q: How can a lawyer help after a motor vehicle accident?
A: A lawyer who is retained after a car crash can help investigate the cause of a motor vehicle accident by taking photos of the scene of the collision, interviewing witnesses and collecting their statements, gathering photo and video evidence of the scene, and more. Attorneys who specialize in motor v...
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Q: How long after a car accident can you claim an injury?
A: It is advisable to file an injury claim as soon as possible after a motor vehicle accident to ensure the timely preservation of evidence which may otherwise be lost or destroyed over time.
— Shulman & Hill - Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer
Q: How Is Fault Determined After a Car Accident in New York?
A: After a car accident in New York, fault can be determined using evidence. There are several types of evidence our lawyers can use to prove that another driver caused your accident. We may reference physical evidence from the accident scene, photos and videos you captured, and witness testimony.
— Shulman & Hill - Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer
Q: What Happens After Deposition in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
A: After deposition, the parties in a personal injury lawsuit typically begin the negotiation process. This is the process during which the parties make offers and counter offers regarding the payout to the injured person. If the case is not settled and it goes to trial, information from the deposition...
— Shulman & Hill - Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer
Q: How Can I Pay My Medical Bills Before I Receive My Insurance Settlement?
A: After an accident, you can file a claim with your insurer to seek a settlement that covers some of your accident-related expenses. This process is not always straightforward, though. Sometimes insurance companies delay paying you, making it difficult to cover your medical treatment costs in the mean...
— Shulman & Hill - Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer
Q: Do you know anyone in the collision?
A: If the witness is familiar with the other party in the accident, they may be less willing to provide a statement, or they may provide a biased statement. Someone who knows the other driver is probably not a favorable witness for your car accident claim.
— Shulman & Hill - Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer
Q: How do you think the accident occurred?
A: Just because you’re asking a witness to consider what they saw doesn’t mean they shouldn’t tell you what they think caused the crash. Essentially, this is where you ask them to make sense of what they witnessed. The witness may have insight into what led to the collision from an outside perspective....
— Shulman & Hill - Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer
Q: What did you see happen?
A: Find out what the witnesses saw. It’s important to ensure you emphasize the “saw” part. Their account must be based on what they actually witnessed and not speculation. People often connect the dots to tell a story when they did not physically witness certain events. It’s natural for people to fill ...
— Shulman & Hill - Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer