New York Car Accident Lawyer
Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP.
You shouldn’t have to pay out-of-pocket costs for your car accident. Car accident victims in New York can get coverage for medical costs, lost income, and other damages.
A New York car accident attorney from the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP PLLC is ready to assist you. Let us start your case today.
Who Can Seek Compensation After a Car Accident in New York?
You may generally seek compensation for a car accident in New York when:
- You suffer injuries
- Your loved one passes away
If someone else was responsible for your accident and you were injured, you could qualify to file a lawsuit against that party and seek several forms of compensation.
Who Will Your Attorney Seek Compensation from in a Car Accident Case?
Your attorney will seek compensation from those who are liable for your damages. This may include a vehicle driver or another responsible party.
Negligence is often the standard for liability in car accident cases. Your attorney may prove negligence by:
- Establishing that the negligent party owed you a duty of care
- Showing that the negligent party breached their duty of care to you
- Establishing the negligent party’s breach of duty of care as the cause of your car accident
- Identifying damages resulting from your car accident—and, by extension, from the defendant’s negligence
Employers may be responsible for their employees’ negligent actions—this is called vicarious liability. Our team knows the various liability standards. We’ll identify every party that owes you compensation for your car accident.
How Long do You Have to Seek Compensation?
Don’t wait to begin your case, as CVP § 214 generally allows you three years to file a car accident claim. If you plan to file a wrongful death claim, you may only have two years. Contact our team to start your case as soon as possible.
What Damages Entitle You to Seek Compensation?
If someone else caused your crash, you can generally seek coverage for any damages caused by your car accident. Your personal injury lawyer may obtain compensation for:
Your Pain and Suffering
Our team will determine how much you could seek for your pain and suffering. Pain and suffering can refer to:
- Pain caused by your injuries
- Lost quality of life
- Lost sleep
- Loss of physical or cognitive abilities
- Anxiety, depression, and other conditions
- Traumatic thoughts, memories, and dreams resulting from your car accident
Though the cost is not always immediately clear, we will determine the monetary toll of your pain and suffering.
Your Professional Damages
Injuries can diminish your potential as an employee. You may lose all of your regular wages while you’re recovering. If your symptoms are lasting, you may lose earning power. Injuries can also cost you bonuses, good standing with your employer, retirement contributions, and productivity. These may all be recoverable damages.
Property Costs
Liable parties may cover repairs or replacement of personal property. Property-related expenses may include:
- Repairs for your vehicle
- Replacement of your totaled vehicle
- The cost of temporary transportation
- Repair or replacement of your cellphone and other damaged valuables
You’re not generally responsible for property damage that a defendant causes—they are responsible.
Healthcare Costs
Healthcare expenses can be a primary reason for hiring a lawyer. The medical cost of a car accident can be great, especially if you:
- Need emergency care
- Undergo hospitalization
- Require surgery
- Require follow-up doctors visits
- Need rehabilitation
Diagnostic procedures alone can be costly. We’ll seek coverage for all of your accident-related medical care.
Wrongful Death Damages
Car accident attorneys from our firm handle wrongful death cases in New York, and we will seek a fair settlement if you’ve lost a loved one.
Our compassionate team will help you navigate a painful time in your life. While we manage your case, you can focus on your recovery from injuries, emotional anguish, and other hardship.
Why Car Accident Victims in New York Choose the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP
The Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP is not like other law firms. We never compromise on client service. Your needs and interests as our client are a foremost concern. We’ll do what we can to honor your requests, and we will:
- Provide regular case updates
- Respond promptly to your phone calls, emails, and other correspondence
- Help you secure medical care and arrange other case-related appointments
- Provide your attorney’s phone number
Though we take time to give supportive attention to each case, we have a reputation for aggressive representation. Attorney Richard Jaffe is a trained emergency medical technician (EMT), which gives our firm unique insight into clients’ pain.
Additional reasons to choose the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP include:
Our Case Results
We seek the maximum possible recovery for each client. Some of our results in car accident cases include:
- A $215,000 recovery for a car accident victim who fractured their shoulder bone
- A $500,000 settlement for a car accident victim who aggravated neck, back, and knee injuries during their accident
These are a couple of examples of how we win significant recoveries for our clients. We will identify your losses and seek a fair recovery for you.
Our Client Testimonials
Our firm’s testimonials show how we go the extra mile for our clients:
- “If you ever have any doubts about your current lawyer and would like to see what a real law firm is supposed to be, then I highly recommend this firm. From start to finish, Richard Jaffe and the whole staff genuinely care about you and your family. Richard took the time to explain everything and answered all my questions in a way I can understand and feel comfortable with.” – Do Chang, former client
- ““After being hit by a driver going through a stop sign, I believed there was nothing I could do. I didn’t think it was worth going to an attorney since I’ve only had bad experiences with them. A friend recommended that I at least speak to the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP LL{. The best move I ever made. They immediately went into action and settled my case without me having to do anything but get to my doctor appointments.” – Dorothy, former client
Expect the same caliber of legal assistance when you hire us for your case.
Call the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP for Your Free Consultation Today
Our firm will do everything required to complete your case. Whether you were in an accident while heading home on I-278 or Atlantic Avenue, we can help. From investigating your accident to negotiating a settlement, our New York car accident attorneys are ready to seek a resolution.
Call the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP today at (866) 878-6774 for your FREE consultation.
