Staten Island Personal Injury Lawyer

Injured in an accident on Staten Island? The Platta Law Firm can help you build your case for optimal results. Our Staten Island personal injury attorneys will do whatever it takes to get the maximum settlement award you’re entitled to by seeking damages from those responsible for your accident. Trying to get back on your feet after a serious accident can be daunting. Let us help make the recovery process easier for you. Call now to schedule a free consultation with an experienced attorney who can help with your Staten Island injury case.

We can help with your Staten Island personal injury

Many injury victims make unfortunate mistakes after their accident. These individuals are often quick to accept the settlement funds offered by the insurance company. Sure, it’s understandable, especially when you need money to deal with your injuries. Sadly however, victims of debilitating accidents often underestimate the cost of the injuries they endure. By accepting a minimal settlement, money might run out before you’ve completely recovered from your injuries. To this end, our dedicated Staten Island personal injury lawyers will work tirelessly to make sure you’re awarded for the total cost of your accident injuries. The insurance company’s goal is to get you to accept less money. The Platta Law Firm attorneys fight to ensure you receive the funds to cover you now, and in the months ahead.

Starting on Day 1, our experienced personal injury attorneys will get to work on your behalf, and:

• Represent you in court if needed and fight for your rights.
• Begin a thorough investigation to determine the cause of your accident.
• Work closely with you and answer all your questions every step of the way.
• Negotiate with the insurance company to help you get the maximum cash settlement.
• Locate video surveillance footage, and interview witnesses who can support your accident claim.
• Communicate with highly-regarded experts whose judgments can help persuade the insurance company to propose a fair settlement.

It’s rare for an insurance company to make the claim process simple and quick for the accident victim. Fortunately, The Platta Law Firm has a reputation of standing up to the insurance companies, and fighting for what its clients deserve. There’s a lot that goes into each Staten Island personal injury case. For this reason, we want to make the process as clear and easy as possible for you. Just know, your consultation is 100% free, so you have nothing to lose by calling us to answer your questions. It’s truly in your best interest to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer if you’ve been hurt in a Staten Island accident.

We Handle all Types of Staten Island Personal Injury Cases

Did you have an accident in Staten Island? Call us today. Our professional legal team has the knowledge and experience to take on personal injury cases resulting from the following types of accidents:

No matter what type of accident you experienced, you’re probably hurting right now, physically and financially. Our lawyers at The Platta Law Firm can help you recover in both areas. For help with your personal injury case, call us today for a 100% free consultation about your Staten Island accident.

What should you know about personal injury law?

Also referred to as “tort law”, personal injury law relates to instances where a person was responsible for an accident that led to injury. While this person may not have intended to hurt someone, he or she did. In these cases, the injured party has the right to file a civil lawsuit to receive money for their accident-related injuries. The majority of personal injury cases are based on negligence. In other words, circumstances where an individual was injured due to someone’s recklessness. Damages are what the injured victim would receive as compensation for their accident. Thus, the law allows those injured to receive damages that make you whole again. The damages are set up to put you in the same financial standing you would have been in, if the accident never occurred.

Who is responsible for your injuries?

Any individual whose reckless or careless actions resulted in your injuries. In some instances, multiple parties can be blamed for an accident. Whoever is responsible, our personal injury attorneys will see to it that they are fully accountable. Examples of those responsible for an accident can be:

• Negligent property owners
• An at-fault driver in a car accident
• A physician who made a terrible mistake
• The employer of someone responsible for a work accident
• A person responsible for your child’s safety and wellbeing
• The NY transit authority or other government agencies

While you’re recovering from your personal injury, you probably won’t have the time to figure out every person responsible for your Staten Island accident. Fortunately, we’ll do the heavy lifting and put together a wide-ranging examination to determine exactly what happened.

Common Serious Injuries of Staten Island Accident Victims

Our goal is to make sure you are fairly compensated for the injuries suffered in your accident. Our Staten Island attorneys handle a variety of personal injury and medical malpractice cases. For example, some of the most common types of injury cases we handle include: broken bones, joint injuries, back injuries, soft tissue injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, concussion, burn injuries, catastrophic injuries, paralysis, amputations and wrongful death.

Statute of Limitations for Staten Island personal injury cases

You have a limited amount of time when it comes to filing a personal injury lawsuit. Under NYC law, you have just three years to file a case. Once three years have expired, you lose your right to recover any compensation unless a rare exception is made. There are however, certain allowances to this general rule. Our legal team will help you identify them and possibly find a way to continue with your personal injury case.

Medical malpractice victims have even less time to file a claim. For example, in most instances there’s only 30 months to file a claim for this type of grievance. As for claims against the New York City Transit Authority (trains and buses), the injured person has just 90 days from the time of the accident to provide notice of intent to file a claim.

Call our Staten Island personal injury attorneys for help as soon as possible after your accident.

How comparative fault might affect your Staten Island damage claim

Comparative fault is the legal term for shared fault. In the state of New York, comparative negligence law accepts that multiple parties can be responsible for an accident. Unfortunately, insurance companies frequently try to avoid paying their fair share by casting blame on another party. In some cases they even try to blame the victim. For this reason, we’re here to tell you that you don’t forfeit your right to a settlement award even if you’re partly responsible for the accident.

As long as someone else is partly to blame, you’re eligible to receive compensation for your injuries. The percentage of responsibility issued to you will also reduce your compensation payment. For example, if you’re 60% to blame for the accident, you can still receive 40% of your compensation award from the other party involved. Our skilled attorneys routinely handle cases involving shared blame. You may have a better case than you think. Call us today to find out.

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Settlement Award Available for your Staten Island accident case

Being represented by an experienced Staten Island personal injury attorney will increase your chances of receiving a favorable settlement from the insurance company. Truth is, most personal injury victims don’t know the legalities involved with these type of accident cases. At The Platta Law Firm, our savvy legal team will be in your corner to make sure you get all the money you deserve. In other words, we’ll see to it that you’re covered for such things as:

Your costs from the accident may already be racking up, but it can get even more costly for you down the road. Our Staten Island personal injury attorneys work with financial and medical experts who can attest to the reasonable value of your accident injuries. Moreover, we will work diligently to put a dollar value on your pain and suffering. However we can add to your total compensation, we’ll do it!

Call a top Staten Island personal injury lawyer about your case now

At The Platta Law Firm our highly skilled legal team will handle all aspects of your Staten Island personal injury lawsuit. We’ll help you understand your legal rights and what you can expect moving forward with your case. Additionally, we offer 100% free consultations to all clients. You will receive a free case review with an experienced Staten Island personal injury attorney who will answer specific questions about your legal options and rights.

For more information, call to schedule your free consultation with one of our Staten Island personal injury attorneys. Get the peace of mind you need to confidently move forward with your accident case.

Why Choose us

Due to someone else’s negligence you’re now hurting, physically and financially. The only positive takeaway is that you may be entitled to receive a settlement award from the party responsible for the accident and related injuries. Seeking the services of a top-notch personal injury attorney can make a huge difference in the compensation you may be eligible to receive. If you’ve been injured in an accident in Staten Island, call us today at (212) 514-5100. Our experienced personal injury attorneys will be available by to take your call and discuss your case in detail 24/7.

Getting the compensation you need is vital for your physical and mental wellness. Contrarily, making ill informed decisions could result in the loss of a lot of money. Call our Staten Island personal injury lawyers to ensure that doesn’t happen The Platta Law firm attorneys have almost 2 decades of experience assisting accident victims throughout New York State. Above all, we know the laws that can make or break your Staten Island personal injury case, and will fight hard to get you the maximum cash settlement amount you deserve.

There’s no fee if there’s no cash recovery

At The Platta Law Firm we know how important money can be after an unexpected Staten Island accident. Medical bills and other daily expenses quickly add up when you’re not working. To give you peace of mind and reduce your stress our personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis. Simply put, you don’t pay us anything unless we help you win a settlement award for your case. When you win, we win. Plus, there’s no risk to you. No money comes out of your pocket if you don’t receive compensation from your personal injury lawsuit.

Call The Platta Law Firm today to schedule a free, no-obligation, review of your Staten Island accident case.

Personal injury lawyers who are nationally recognized

At The Platta Law Firm, we’ve secured big awards for our personal injury clients. It’s no wonder previous clients highly recommend us to those in need of superior legal counsel. Our law firm and personal injury attorneys have received national recognition and awards for their stellar performance. Call our nationally recognized firm if you or a family member has been involved in a Staten Island accident.

Why call a Staten Island personal injury attorney after your accident?

Even if you have a rock solid case, insurance companies will do whatever they can to minimize the value of your personal injury claim. If they do make an offer it often won’t even cover the costs associated with your accident. You should not feel pressured into accepting their low-ball offer. The best thing you can do is get in touch with an experienced personal injury attorney who can help you make the right decisions. With The Platta Law Firm on your side, you’ll be in a much better position to receive the maximum cash settlement award you deserve.

If you’ve been injured in a Staten Island accident, call us today at (212) 514-5100.