Steps In A New York Injury Lawsuit?

Injured In A NYC Accident?

Get A  New York Personal Injury Lawyer

Goldberg and Dohan are New York personal injury attorneys serving: Bronx, Manhatten, Queens, Long Island, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Yonkers, Hempstead, White Plains, New Rochelle, Mt Vernon, Peekskill, Ossining, and all of the Greater NYC area.

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After I Retain A Personal Injury Lawyer

After we file your NYC  injury  lawsuit, you will generally be responsible for making yourself available for the following:

1) to answer written questions (“interrogatories”) and producing certain documents;

2) to submit to a medical examination with a doctor paid for by the defendant;

3) to submit to a deposition and attend a meeting beforehand with us to prepare you for it;

4) attend a court ordered mediation, where you and all defendants meet and try to resolve your case; and lastly

5) attend a trial (which usually last anywhere from 3-10 days depending on the complexity of the case and the issues to be tried).

You are also responsible to ensure you attend you doctor appointments and follow your doctor’s treatment plan.

What Should I Do After An Accident?

You Must Seek Medical Attention

Have the police at the seen call for medical attention. Immediate medical attention ensures. having immediate medical care helps to build your case and helps your injury lawyer negotiate with insurance companies. Getting medical attention quickly isn’t just   for your health; it  strengthens your personal injury negligence claim. If you wait too long  after the accident, it will be harder to prove that your injuries were the result of the accident.

Take Detailed Notes and Photos

Take  pictures of the accident location
Take photos of your car’s damage.
Keep a record of   lost wages.
Get the  contact information of witnesses.
Take photos of your Injuries
If you cannot do it, ask a friend to take pictures of your injuries.

Hire the New York personal injury law firm Goldberg and Dohan