Personal Injury Attorneys in New York

Aggressive Legal Representation for Personal Injury Claims in NYC

An unexpected injury can turn your world upside down and make you wonder how you can cope with this sudden life change. Beyond the initial shock and immediate pain, the real costs of a personal injury add up over time and for a lifetime:

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• Medical expenses
• Hospital bills
• Lost income due to missed work
• Rehabilitation or therapy
• Ongoing pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Property damage
• And more.

Vehicle Accident Injuries

Additionally, regarding vehicle accidents, we provide aggressive legal representation to the victims of:

• Car crashes
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bus accidents (including city, tourism, and school buses)
• New York subway accidents / NYC transit accidents
• Pedicab accidents
• Taxi accidents
• Ridesharing crashes
• Pedestrian injuries and deaths
• Hit and run
• Bicycle accidents
• Boating accidents
• Drunk driving accidents
• Texting and distracted driving accidents
• Much more.

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Not all law firms are equal. If your objective is to retain the right lawyer to help you with an injury accident, to be successful you must consider those who offer these features:

• Demonstrated experience
• A clear reputation for client success in injury cases
• Seasoned lawyers with references from satisfied clients
• Integrity and high sense of ethics
• An understanding of YOUR needs

At Kaplan Lawyers PC, we meet clients on their terms. If a client is unable to make the trip to one of our locations, we go to them. We use all available connections to make sure they get the help they need to get their lives back to normal. Our firm is more than just an advocate in a personal injury claim — we are a support network for our clients.

If you, a friend, or close family member has suffered injury, illness, or injustice in New York, and someone else’s negligent or illegal behavior is to blame, we can help. Our New York City injury lawyers will fight to maximize the value of your claim and get you the full amount of compensation you deserve.

Remember: We don’t get paid unless you do, too.

Questions for New York Personal Injury Attorneys

• How much is my case worth?

  Damages awarded in personal injury cases can range from thousands to millions of dollars. The amount of compensation a person seeks is based on the financial, physical and emotional consequences of an injury, so the amount you should seek will be unique to your situation. During a free consultation, we can give you a better idea of the damages that are recoverable and those that aren’t.

• What is a Personal Injury?

  A personal injury is bodily harm, typically suffered due to negligence of another party.
  – Insurance companies don’t represent your best interests. It’s just the opposite, in fact. They’re only looking out for themselves – and their customers – first.
  – Settlement offers from insurers are almost always “lowball” (in other words, they offer much less than the victim deserves).
  – These settlement offers, once signed, mean that’s all you get, and you cannot take any future action.
  – Many injuries can take weeks or even months to appear. Where does that leave you if you took the quick money and signed the release?
  – Bills can pile up slowly. Your accident might look like a low-cost incident now. But the reality could be different in a few months. And if you’ve already settled, chances are you will have to eat those losses yourself.
  – You can hire our personal injury lawyers without paying any money up front. We won’t charge you unless (and until) we get you money.

• How long do personal injury cases take?

  Some cases are resolved within weeks, while others take several months or longer. There are many factors that determine how long a case will take, including the number of parties involved in the claim, the willingness of insurance companies to meet demands, the complexity of the case and whether the case is settled or goes to trial.

• How do I choose a personal injury attorney in New York?

  When finding a personal injury attorney in New York, you should consider many factors. Ask yourself if the attorney has a track record of success in these claims. You should trust the firm’s skill and experience. You should also feel comfortable with the firm you are hiring. If you know someone that has had similar experiences as you’ve had, you might see if they’ve worked with an attorney they would recommend. Many firms – including Kaplan Lawyers PC – offer free consultations, so you can meet with an attorney in person to see if you want to hire them. Take advantage of these free consultations when considering the right personal injury attorney for your case.

• Should I settle or go to trial?

  When the two sides in a personal injury claim come to an agreement about the amount of compensation that will be given to the injured person, a settlement is reached and there is no need for a trial. If no settlement can be reached, then the matter can be taken to trial where both sides will argue their case in front of a jury. The decision to take a case to trial is yours, though our team will make sure you have enough information to make a decision that is in your best interest. When we accept a case, we prepare to go to trial. Though these matters are often resolved in settlement, we find that the best results come from thorough preparation. If the other side knows that we are willing to take a case all the way to court, they are more likely to make an acceptable settlement offer.

• How much does it cost to hire a personal injury attorney?

  Attorneys can charge clients however they choose. At Kaplan Lawyers PC, we work on a contingency fee, which means we get paid only if you get compensation. We believe that no client should be forced to pay an attorney’s fees if they don’t get a result, so we take a fee only if we win your case.

How Personal Injury Attorneys Serve Clients

No two personal injuries are the same. At Kaplan Lawyers PC, we are proud of the fact that our team is consistent in the service we offer clients, yet flexible enough to cater our services to meet the unique demands of each client. We handle day-to-day aspects of personal injury claims: filing paperwork, conducting research, investigating the causes of our clients’ injuries and corresponding with insurance companies and attorneys on our clients’ behalf.

We have access to the credentialed, reputable expert witnesses that help us build cases. We invest heavily in presentations for trial that demonstrate what led to our clients’ injuries and how those injuries have impacted their lives. We are skilled negotiators that have years of experience representing clients, so we know how to make sure our clients are being given a fair offer.

Our attorneys and support staff answer any questions our clients have, and we keep them informed about the progress of their case throughout every part of the personal injury claim process. We know that meeting a client’s needs requires more than just getting great results; it means listening to their concerns and making sure all of their needs are met.

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Attorney Jared S. Kaplan has focused his career on advancing his legal knowledge though the day to day practice of law. Jared is a partner in the law firm of Kaplan Lawyers PC in Syosset, New York and has been a practicing attorney for nearly 20 years. His career started in litigation, so Jared is aware of the pitfalls in litigation and uses that knowledge in the representation of his clients in complex matters. [ Attorney Bio ]