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How Injury Lawyers Can Help Serious injuries can cause thousands, or millions of dollars in medical bills, lost income, and a diminished quality of life. Injury lawyers can help victims navigate the complex legal procedures as well as the confusing medical terminology and a mountain of paperwork. They can also manage communications with insurance adjusters, write depositions and interrogatories, and provide expert witness testimony. They also assist clients against personal injury lawsuits filed by insurance companies acting in bad faith. Medical Malpractice Medical malpractice is a kind of personal injury where a doctor or hospital fails to provide the required care when treating their patient. This can cause serious injury or even death. Medical malpractice injuries can be complicated and require extensive legal work. Our lawyers have experience handling these kinds of cases and will fight to get the compensation you deserve. Doctors must receive specific training to be able to treat patients. Even the most trained doctors can make mistakes that can result in serious injuries or even death for their patients. These mistakes can range from prescribing the wrong drug to leaving an object in the body of a patient following surgery. In most states there are four elements that must be proved to prevail in a medical negligence claim. This involves the existence of an obligation of care from your healthcare provider; a breach of that duty through a failure to adhere to medical standards; a causal relationship between the breach and the injuries; and the amount of damages resulting from the injury. Your lawyer will employ numerous resources, including expert witnesses to help prove your case. Your lawyer for injury will go over your medical and hospital records to determine if you suffered an injury due to the medical professional's negligence. They will then work with medical experts to establish the root of your injuries and connect them to the actions of your physician. This is vital because defendants' attorneys will attempt to argue that your injuries are caused by pre-existing conditions or the result of a different reason, like an underlying health condition. New York laws are geared more towards protecting hospitals and doctors than injured patients. This makes it difficult to bring these cases to trial. Being quick is essential since there is a short time limit for filing a medical malpractice claim. If you suspect that you or a loved one might have been the victim of medical malpractice, contact an experienced New York medical malpractice lawyer at the Cochran firm. Auto Accidents A wide range of factors can cause car accidents that range from speeding on the highway, to bumper-to-bumper pedestrians or traffic crossing the street. Each one of these causes can cause injuries to the victims of an accident. This is why it is essential for an injury lawyer to be familiar with the specifics of auto accidents. Knowing this information can help to determine who is responsible, evaluate property damage and assess the severity of any physical or mental injuries. In addition, an experienced lawyer in car accidents can serve as your advocate when dealing with insurance companies or defendants. They will ensure that you don't receive low-ball offers and will make sure you receive compensation for your losses. This is particularly important because many injured people will simply accept the first offer out of convenience or because they believe that the compensation is likely enough to cover their needs. If your injuries are at a level that New York State deems to be “serious,” then you could be eligible for compensation above and beyond what the insurance company is providing. If your lawyer is familiar with this threshold, he or she will be able to tell you if you are entitled to additional compensation under New York's pure comparative law. Even if you're covered by insurance it's a good idea for you to speak with an experienced New York City auto accident attorney as soon as you can. Newport Beach injury lawyer can take care of the paperwork and deadlines, so you can focus on your recovery. They can also negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf and often get you an amount that is higher than what you could have achieved on your own. It is also important to record all medical expenses and treatments and any loss of income or property damage. This will increase your odds of success and help you prove your case. It is also beneficial to have an expert witness who can prove that your injuries were directly caused by the crash, and not something that happened before or after. Premises Liability Premises liability cases result in injuries that occur on the property of a third party. These accidents are typically caused by negligence on the part the owner of the property. This can be due to unsafe or defective conditions such as broken elevators, swimming pool accidents, and toxic fumes that are not properly warned of. In addition, a lack of safety or security equipment such as fire alarms could be deemed negligent. To make a claim that is successful against the property owner, victims must prove they have violated their obligation to keep the property in a safe and secure condition. For instance the case where a painter has been hired to work on a ceiling and falls off cracks in the tile, the property owner could be held accountable for the injury. Other instances of negligent maintenance include: The law determines the extent to which a property owner must keep their property in a safe and secure condition and this is governed by state case precedents. Certain of these guidelines can be found in the city's ordinances and regulations. The responsibility of the property owner depends on the purpose of the visitor and his status. A person who is staying in the hotel for business is considered an invited guest. This means that the hotel needs to provide a safe space for guests, however it's not as wide as the duty of care that is owed to the trespassers. In any accident involving a dangerous property condition, the victim is required to take reasonable precautions for his or her own safety. If the victim is found to be partially responsible for the incident the amount of compensation is reduced according to the percentage of blame. Ask about the experience of the lawyer in handling premises liability cases and whether they have been successful in obtaining compensation for their clients. You can also ask about the lawyer's knowledge of local laws and procedures that will apply to your situation. It is essential to select an attorney with a successful track record, particularly when dealing with claims that have complicated issues and large payouts. Product Liability The laws governing product liability determine the manner in which victims of defective products can receive compensation for their injuries. Anyone who has suffered injury as a result of an unsafe or defective product can file a suit against the manufacturer as well as distributors and retailers involved in its manufacture. Distributors, wholesalers, and retailers who sold the item are included in this. In certain states the people who repair or replace products can be held accountable in certain circumstances. Injury lawyers know the rules that govern such cases and can assist in ensuring that your compensation claims are valid. An experienced attorney can also negotiate on your behalf with the insurance company. The main purpose of any compensation claim is to provide enough money to place you in the same financial position that you were in prior the accident happened. This includes all your expenses including lost wages, destroyed property, medical costs, physical impairments and emotional distress. In most product liability cases, your lawyer must prove that the defective product was in existence in the moment it left the defendant's possession or control. It is possible to prove that the item had an issue due to its design or manufacturing process, or a warning label. Your attorney may also need to disprove any notion that the defect was caused by inadequate handling or a deterioration. Also, it is important to remember that the statutes of limitations (the time limit within which you are able to file suit) apply to product liability cases. This law was drafted to permit claimants to pursue their case in the event that the evidence is fresh and the eyewitness memories are still vivid. If you fail to meet the deadline, your claim will be rejected by the court. Our injury lawyers have handled numerous defective product cases successfully and can help you too. Contact us to set up an initial consultation for free when you are ready to discuss your case with our attorneys.