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Schachter Law Office, P.C.
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 Queens New York Personal Injury LawyerThe timely, cost-effective resolution of injury claims often calls for an attorney who is experienced in handling personal injury matters and dedicated to providing personal service. Contact our firm today to schedule a consultation and case evaluation with an experienced personal injury attorney. Learn More About Personal InjurySchachter Law Office, P.C., represents clients in personal injury cases throughout Jackson Heights and the surrounding boroughs of New York. To learn more about how the firm handles lawsuits, please visit our page about personal injury cases. To learn more specific legal information about how the law applies in personal injury lawsuits, read the information below. If you would like answers about your specific case, contact us online or call 718-878-4789 to schedule your appointment with our experienced lawyer. Thank you for contacting Schachter Law Office, P.C. Your message has been sent. Call us now or use the form below. Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury LawQ: How do I know if I have a personal injury case? A: First, you must have suffered an injury to your person or property. Second, you should consider whether your injury was someone else's fault. It is not always necessary to have a physical injury to bring a personal injury lawsuit — some personal injury claims can be based on a variety of nonphysical losses and harms. In the case of an assault, for example, you do not need to show that a person's action caused you actual physical harm, but only that you expected some harm to come to you. Similarly, you also may have a case if someone has caused injury to your reputation, invaded your privacy or intentionally inflicted emotional distress upon you. Q: How soon after I am injured do I have to file a lawsuit? A: Every state has certain time limits, called "statutes of limitations," which govern the amount of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss the deadline for filing your case, you may lose your legal right damages for your injury. Consequently, it is important to contact a lawyer as soon as you suffer or discover an injury. Personal Injury - An OverviewPersonal injury lawsuits are filed by people (or their representatives) injured due to the negligence of someone else. The injury may be either physical or emotional, and it can arise from a variety of sources or types of conduct. Some of the most common types of personal injury cases include slip and fall, automobile accidents, assaults and battery, medical malpractice, and product liability. In general, the goal of a personal injury action is to determine who was responsible and to compel the responsible party to compensate the injured person for the losses sustained. If you or someone you know has been injured by the careless actions of another, contact a personal injury attorney at Schachter Law Office, P.C. in Flushing, New York, at once to find out how we can help you preserve your rights. Dangerous or Defective ProductsA person injured while using a product that was manufactured or marketed in a defective or dangerous way may be able to recover the resulting damages from the responsible party in a products liability-based personal injury suit. Motor Vehicle AccidentsMotor vehicle accidents cause the loss of time, property, health and even life. Such accidents occur because of elements including driver error, negligence, manufacturing defects and dangerous weather. No matter what the specific cause or result, a crash can turn a normal day into a prolonged struggle. Speaking with a personal injury lawyer can help you sort out your rights, your options and your future. Animal BitesAlthough animal-attack claims most commonly involve dog bites, many other types of domesticated animals, such as ferrets, cats, and even birds, can also bite humans. Even nondomesticated animals, such as large cats ordinarily found in the wild, but owned by some people as pets have been known to attack children and adults. An animal owner's liability for injuries caused by his or her pet, if any, will vary greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Slips, Falls and Other Premises Liability ClaimsPremises liability law involves the legal responsibilities of property owners and occupiers to prevent injuries to persons on their property. One of the most common causes of such injuries is a trip or slip and fall, such as on an icy sidewalk, a loose or uneven stair tread, or a piece of debris or spilled liquid on the floor. Property owner liability varies depending on the rules and principles adopted in the jurisdiction where the injury occurred. Wrongful DeathIn general, a wrongful death claim is one in which it is alleged that a person died as a result of another's negligence. The deceased person’s surviving relatives, dependents or beneficiaries may bring suit against the responsible party or parties, seeking monetary damages for their losses. Each state has its own wrongful death laws and not every state follows the same guidelines, principles or rules. Assault and BatteryIn civil court, assault and battery are intentional torts, and can be the basis of a personal injury lawsuit against the person who commits them. Assault and battery are different from other personal injury claims in that the person accused of assault or battery must have acted with the intent to cause a certain result — either fear in the victim or physical contact to the victim's person. Personal Injury Resource Links
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Fact Sheet Library
Tort Law: An Overview
Dog Bite Liability
Products Liability Law: An Overview
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