Evan Goldberg Law is a personal injury law firm with a deeply rooted commitment to helping clients injured in accidents in New York City, Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties as well as Long Island and the Hudson Valley. Established by attorney at law Evan Goldberg, former President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Evan Goldberg Law has proudly represented thousands of clients and successfully recovered millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of accident victims and their loved ones.
Rockland County Accident Injury Attorney
Accidents and severe injuries transform lives in an instant, and our experienced, compassionate lawyers understand that the resulting emotional and physical pain can last a lifetime. Founder of our law firm personal injury attorney Evan Goldberg will hold individuals, insurance companies, property owners, product manufacturers, responsible parties, employers and corporations liable for harming you and your family.
What does the personal injury attorney do?
A personal injury lawyer helps victims who have sustained injuries in accidents to recover financial compensation. These funds are often needed to pay for medical treatment, make up for lost wages, loss of employment, mental pain and suffering, and provide compensation for injuries suffered.
Personal injury attorneys specialize in tort law, which covers all civil litigation for injuries or wrongdoings resulting from negligent or reckless behavior of the responsible party.
Our New York personal injury lawyers are responsible for providing injured claimants and suitors with the legal advice, guidance and representation required to successfully win compensation on your behalf. The general responsibilities of a personal injury lawyer usually include the following:
• Screening potential clients
• Investigating claims and gathering evidence
• Collecting medical reports, police reports and documenting injuries and expenses
• Calculating damages (economical and non-economical)
• Interviewing witnesses
• Reviewing medical documents, healthcare providing process
• Representing clients through trial
• Counseling clients throughout the entire claims process
• Protecting clients from insurance companies and the legal system
Providing calm of mind and his objectivity
Gathering Evidence/Proofs
Investigating
Dealing with other law professionals, for example: jury in a court, judges, other lawyers, investigators, police
Offering consultations at home and at a hospital
Most common personal injury claims include:
Vehicle accidents – car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian-vehicle accidents
Medical malpractice claims – surgical errors, misdiagnosis, overdoses
Assault
Birth injuries
Product liability
Workplace accidents
Construction accidents
Premises liability claims
Frequently Asked Questions about personal injury claims and settlements:
What do I do if I have been injured?
If someone else is at fault for causing your injury or your injury is caused by someone’s negligent or reckless action, you can file a claim against that person or business and their insurance company. You will need to be able to document your injuries through lost wage information, medical reports, police reports and medical bills, medical tests results.
Do I need a personal injury lawyer? If so, why?
When you have been injured and someone else is at fault for your injury, the responsible party has one goal: to pay you the least possible amount of compensation. A personal injury lawyer will protect your interests and work toward making sure you are fairly compensated for your injuries. Personal injury accident’s victim can be entitled to get compensation for non-economic loss as well. It is much harder to prove subjective loss such as trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, feeling anxious, fear, loss of social life, decrease job satisfaction etc. With an experienced personal injury attorney you may be able to recover punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages. As a victim of a personal injury accident you may still recover from injury and struggle with stress disorder, trauma and anger. Established personal injury attorney keeps calm during the whole settlement, in a court, during negotiations with an insurance company. A lawyer knows how to deal with other lawyers, judges and how to work under pressure. You can focus on your health and family and let the professional handle all the legal actions for you.
How do I know if I have a case?
If you have been injured and it was someone’s fault contact a personal injury attorney and set up a free consultation to go over your situation in detail. The personal injury lawyer will be able to tell you whom you can sue and what you can expect to recover, based on the facts, circumstances of the accident and the local laws in your county. In most situations, you will have a case if someone acted carelessly, negligent or recklessly and caused your injuries. The rules of law are more complicated than it sounds, which is why it is so important to contact a New York State personal injury attorney.
Who can file a personal injury lawsuit?
You as a victim and your family are legally permitted to file a personal injury claim on your own in New York State. If you were injured because of another party’s negligence or recklessness, you have your rights to file a personal injury lawsuit. You may wonder if you are able to sue for a personal injury without hiring a lawyer? Legally, yes. You can represent yourself, but that comes with a lot of work that could be lifted off your shoulders by hiring a New York personal injury attorney. You may want to hire a personal injury lawyer to handle all the legal work, help you with the party’s fault proof and get the highest compensation for your loss. Established personal injury lawyer is willing to handle your claim, settlement, arbitration, mediation and even trial. Experienced lawyers know what can affect your personal injury claim (bankruptcy, divorce, criminal charges, etc). The other lawyers and insurance companies will take you more seriously if you have an attorney. People who hire attorneys statistically receive higher compensation for their damages caused by personal injuries. Even after paying the lawyer’s fees, they still walk away with more money than they would have received without a personal injury lawyer.
What proofs are the most important in your personal injury claim?
Providing proof of the opposite party’s negligence and recklessness is crucial for a successful personal injury case and high compensation. An experienced lawyer will collect the most relevant proofs and testimonials to increase your chances of recovering all your damages. It is important to provide objective evidence which does not come from an opinion, recollection or interpretation of the accident.
Types of evidence in personal injury case:
Medical records
Police reports
Witnesses’ testimonies
Insurance company’s reports
Medical bills
Nursing bills
Photos from the scene of an accident
Videos of the accident
Who is entitled to personal injury claim compensation?
The victim of the accident caused wholly or partly by someone’s negligent or reckless action is entitled to file a personal injury claim. You as a victim and your family are legally permitted to file a personal injury claim on your own in New York State. If you were injured because of another party’s negligence or recklessness, you have your rights to file a personal injury lawsuit. You may wonder if you are able to sue for a personal injury without hiring a lawyer? Legally, yes. You can represent yourself, but that comes with a lot of work that could be lifted off your shoulders by hiring a New York personal injury attorney. You may want to hire a personal injury lawyer to handle all the legal work, help you with the party’s fault proof and get the highest compensation for your loss. An injured person’s family members can also sue the party responsible for the death of their loved one.
Contact a Rockland County Car Accident Attorney
Have you or your loved one been injured in an auto accident caused by negligence of another driver? If so, please contact an experienced NYC car accident attorney from Evan Goldberg Law. To schedule your free confidential consultation with a Rockland County personal injury lawyer, please call us at 1 845-545-0448 or visit our contact page.