Personal Injury Law F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

We have provided you with an F.A.Q. section to answer some of your questions/concerns about personal injury law. Every personal injury claim is different and there are no guarantees. Below are rough answers to some questions we hear frequently about personal injury in New York State.

Please feel free to contact our personal injury lawyers for any other questions you may have.

Below are some frequently asked questions:

• What is personal injury? What sorts of cases does this include?
• How do I hire a personal injury lawyer?
• How long do I have to bring a case?
• What do personal injury lawyers charge?
• How long will a personal injury case take?
• Is there a minimum personal injury settlement amount?
• Is a child held to the same standard as an adult?
• How do I file a personal injury claim against the government?
• When would a dog bite constitute a personal injury claim?
• What damages can be recovered for medical malpractice?
• Can I find out if my doctor has had any medical malpractice claims?
• What should I do if I am in a motor vehicle accident?
• What damages can I recover for my car or taxi accident?
• What does it mean to settle a construction accident case?
• Can building code violations be used to win a slip and fall case?