Personal Injury
Queens Personal Injury Attorney
Lawyers Dedicated to Fighting for the Rights of Accident Victims in Queens.
A personal injury can happen without warning and leave you and your family reeling. You could be facing major medical bills and months, sometimes years, of recovery and rehabilitation. If you are able to work again, it may not be at the same capacity.
You have the right to seek monetary compensation for your losses, but the insurance companies and lawyers representing the at-fault parties will present.. For that reason, you need a committed legal advocate who is ready to protect your best interests from day one. Learn more about why so many Queens personal injury victims trust Gabriel Law.
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Your Guide to Queens Personal Injury Claims
- Why You Should Hire Gabriel Law
- Types of Queens Personal Injury Cases We Handle
- Elements of a Queens Personal Injury Case
- Possible Damages Available in Your Case
- Steps You Should Take After a Queens Accident
- Is There a Queens Personal Injury Lawyer Near Me?
- Queens Personal Injury Frequently Asked Questions
Why You Should Hire Gabriel Law
There is no way to turn back the clock after an accident happens. However, Gabriel Law can help get you the compensation you deserve to help return your life to normalcy.
At Gabriel Law we have extensive experience with New York personal injury matters. We also know what it takes to represent our clients with the tireless advocacy they deserve. Our clients aren’t docket numbers; they’re real individuals who have suffered real harm. We represent them with the professionalism and dedication we would want for our own families.
When you hire us as your personal injury firm, we offer the following:
- A free initial consultation and representation on a contingency basis; you pay nothing if we don’t win
- Results and client testimonials that demonstrate the level of legal service you can expect from us
- Conducting a detailed investigation to uncover the facts and identify the at-fault parties involved in the accident
- Obtaining the evidence necessary to strengthen your case
- Determining the value of your damages
- Negotiating and communicating with the insurance companies on your behalf
- Representing you in mediation to settle your case
- Taking your case to trial if a fair settlement cannot be reached
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Types of Queens Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Gabriel Law is proud to have successfully represented accident victims in Queens and throughout New York City. These cases include:
Car accidents
One of the most common causes of car accidents is distracted driving. Others include speeding, driving while impaired and vehicle defects.
Bus accidents
Bus accidents can injure people both on and off the bus. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is sometimes liable for these accidents.
Motorcycle accidents
Even with a helmet and safety gear, motorcycle crash victims can get seriously injured. Insurance companies are sometimes reluctant to fairly compensate them.
Pedestrian accidents
Both pedestrians and motorists have a duty to obey crosswalk laws. However, failure to yield is typically the cause for these accidents.
Truck accidents
Being in a truck accident can leave a victim with catastrophic injuries. Liability could point to the driver, the trucking company, or the cargo loading company, among others.
Slip and fall accidents
A slip and fall can happen anywhere: on a sidewalk, in a parking lot or inside a grocery store. Paralysis, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other serious injuries are possible.
Workplace accidents
If you are injured on the job, you may be able to file for workers’ compensation. Some victims also have personal injury claims against third parties.
Construction accidents
Construction sites are active and dynamic environments in which accidents are common. Scaffolding problems, defective machinery and OSHA violations account for many of these incidents.
Defective consumer products
The companies that make and sell consumer products have a duty to ensure they are free of defects. The failure to include proper instructions and warnings could pose a danger to you.
Nursing home abuse and neglect
Nursing home and assisted living residents are among the most vulnerable victims of violence, abuse and neglect. We help them and their families fight back.
Medical malpractice
Medical malpractice is more than a mistake. The patient has to show that the doctor’s or hospital’s mistake deviated from acceptable standards of medical care.
Elements of a Queens Personal Injury Case
The victim of an accident or other type of personal injury has the burden of proving these elements of a New York personal injury case:
- Duty of care: This refers to the defendant’s legal obligation to use reasonable care under the circumstances. All drivers, for example, have a duty to obey traffic laws and safely operate their vehicles.
- Breach: The person or business failed to meet the duty of care. This could mean speeding, texting while driving, failing to clean up a spill, ignoring a broken stair or otherwise acting carelessly.
- Causation: The careless conduct must be connected to the injury. In simple terms, you must show that the accident directly caused the injury or harm to the plaintiff.
- Damages: The injured party must have suffered real harm. This can include medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, reduced earning ability or other losses.
Possible Damages Available in Your Case
The primary purpose of filing a personal injury lawsuit is to seek monetary damages from the at-fault party. Compensatory damages are broken down into economic and non-economic damages. Punitive damages, meanwhile, punish the wrongful conduct.
Economic Damages
“Economic” refers to the fact that these damages are objective and relatively easy to calculate. Examples include:
- Medical bills, including estimated future needs
- Lost income
- Lost earning capacity
- Property damage
- Out-of-pocket expenses
Non-Economic Damages
These are more intangible and subjective in nature and can include:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium (removed in error)
- Disfigurement and scarring
Punitive Damages
In rare cases of willful or wanton negligence, recklessness or conscious disregard for the rights of others, the court may award punitive damages. These are intended to punish and deter the at-fault party’s actions.
Steps You Should Take After a Queens Accident
If you’ve been injured, the actions you take next could have an impact on your legal rights. We suggest you do the following:
Call 911 and report the accident
If you were involved in a car accident, a law enforcement officer will come to the scene and create an accident report.
Get medical attention
See a doctor because even seemingly minor injuries can prove worse than you thought once the adrenaline wears off. If you don’t go to the hospital right away, at least schedule an appointment with your primary care physician.
Document the accident scene
Take pictures and record videos, and ask for the names and contact information of any eyewitnesses. Don’t admit fault or apologize; limit what you say.
Make your own personal notes
Write down everything you can remember about the events surrounding the accident or injury.
Follow your doctor’s advice
Failure to take this crucial step could harm your health and allow the at-fault party to blame you for aggravating your own injuries. Keep your appointments and observe doctor-ordered work restrictions.
Speak with an attorney
Consult an attorney who is experienced with Queens personal injury cases. Your lawyer can guide you on the subsequent steps.
Locations
Is There a Queens Personal Injury Lawyer Near Me?
The Queens office of Gabriel Law is located at 39-10 Main St #200, Queens, NY 11452, in the center of Downtown Flushing. Some local sites of interest include Queens Public Library, Queens Botanical Garden and Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. Nearby subway, bus and rail services are available.
These are some of the neighborhoods that we serve in the Queens area:
- Flushing
- Bayside
- Whitestone
- College Point
- Fresh Meadows
- Jamaica Estates
- Auburndale
- Corona
- Elmhurst
- Forest Hills
- Kew Gardens Hills
- Jackson Heights
- East Elmhurst
Long Island — Main Office
2 Lincoln Ave., Suite 400, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
In Rockville Centre, Nassau County — serving all of Long Island.
Manhattan
340 W 57th St #2L
New York, NY 10019
Brooklyn
2653 Coney Island Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11223
Queens
39-10 Main St #200
Queens, NY 11354
The Bronx
1136 Castle Hill Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
Can’t make it in? Phone and video consultations are available. When you’re ready to talk, we’re ready to listen.
Queens Personal Injury Frequently Asked Questions
In New York, the deadline to file most personal injury cases is three years from the date of the accident. For medical malpractice claims, the deadline is even shorter. This deadline is known as the statute of limitations. Different deadlines and procedures apply when suing public entities, which can result in a forever bar in your claim if you don’t act fast.
However, you should not wait to speak with an attorney. If you wait too long to file, the court may dismiss your lawsuit and permanently bar you from any recovery.
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Contact Our Queens Personal Injury Attorney
A personal injury will significantly impact your life, but you have the right to take action that can help you recover and move on. It’s time to discuss your options with Gabriel Law. You can schedule your free initial case consultation by giving us a call or completing our online contact form today.