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Do I Have A Case?

After you or a loved one has been injured or there has been a death due to an accident or malpractice, you may be wondering if you have a case or not. During this troubling time, medical bills may be piling up and you may still unable to return to work. You or your loved ones may be wondering how the family is going to be provided for and taken care of from this point on into the future. In order to evaluate whether you or your loved ones have a valid claim(s), there are a number of facts and circumstances which must be thoroughly evaluated to determine if there is a personal injury or malpractice case to pursue or not.

Is There A Party Or Individual Who Was Responsible For What Happened?

This is actually the very first question you should ask yourself after you or a loved one has been the victim of any type of accident or malpractice resulting in injuries and/or death. If there is another party or individual who was at fault for what happened, you and your loved ones may be able to file a claim/lawsuit for personal injury or malpractice in order to recover all the necessary financial compensation permissible under the law, including damages for any pain and suffering, and other harms and losses that resulted from the negligence or malpractice of others. It is important to realize that if any resulting injury or death was not due to the fault of another party or individual, you most likely will not have the right to bring any claim or action. Obviously, we are in a position to fully evaluate whether or not the given facts and circumstances surrounding any injuries or death give rise to a valid claim that can be pursued under the law.

What Are My Damages?

Regardless of how severe the injuries were, or in the case of death, there may be a variety of damages, harms and losses that were incurred, such as past pain and suffering, expected future pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages (both past and future), in addition to loss of benefits (pension/profit sharing/retirement) as a result of the inability to work or lost employment. These damages and losses can continue to mount up and become very substantial over time. As a result of the different types of damages and losses that may be incurred in a variety of circumstances, it is important to evaluate all items of damage that may give rise to a claim or claims on behalf of you or a loved one.

Does There Need To Be Documentation In Order For A Claim To Be Brought?

Depending upon the circumstances surrounding an accident that involves injuries or death, it may be difficult to initially document what occurred. Of course, any documentation relating to the initial accident or malpractice that gives rise to a claim is certainly helpful in bringing forth evidence during a case later on. However, the mere fact that you may not have all of the documentation to show specifically what occurred does not mean that you do not have a valid claim or the right to pursue a case in a court of law. Obviously, all the facts and circumstances surrounding any accident, injury or death need to be evaluated by our office so that we can guide you appropriately.

If your accident occurred recently, it is important to document various facts, circumstances and other events as early as possible so that a chronology of what has occurred to date can be at your fingertips. This includes taking down witness information and taking photographs, names, dates, identity of physicians, hospitals and other health care facilities, and various other information that make it easier for us to investigate and prosecute your case. We realize this is a troubling and difficult time for you and your family, so there is no need to be overly concerned if you or your loved ones did not do exactly what someone else would have done in terms of gathering information and documentation from the very beginning. We are here to help you anyway.

Should I Call A Lawyer To Find Out More Information?

Every personal injury, accident or malpractice case is different, and the circumstances surrounding whatever occurred need to be thoroughly evaluated. The chances are that if you or a loved one was involved in an accident or there was wrongdoing by another party or person resulting in an accident or malpractice and injuries or death occurred, you and your family probably do have valid claims, and a lawsuit should be commenced and prosecuted for the purpose of ensuring that you and your loved ones obtain full and fair compensation for all of your harms and losses.

Hiring the Law Offices of Ira M. Perlman, P.C. & Robert D. Rosen, P.C., will give you and your loved ones the best chance to receive the full and complete justice that you and your family deserve as a result of what happened. We are here to provide you with immediate help, so do not hesitate to contact us online at once or call us at 212-668-0100.

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