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Further, we offer a free consultation for you to discuss your case. Call (917) 982-2747 today.

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The New York Metro area is home to over 1.2 million undocumented people and many of those are injured everyday, be it on the job, on the road or on the sidewalks of New York. If you are an illegal immigrant who was injured because of someone else's negligence, you may have the right to bring a personal injury lawsuit. What's most important to note is that your status is protected and it doesn't prevent you from bringing a claim. Call us at (917) 982-2747 to discuss.

A lot of times, people who come to our office after an accident tell us that this is the first time that they have been involved in an accident. They don't know what to do, or where to go. They tell us that they don't know where to go to obtain the medical treatment that they need and whether it will be covered by insurance. Some don't even have insurance. Some don't even know what doctor(s) they need to see. They ask us if we can guide them and we are sincerely humbled by that request. We believe that it is our offices' duty to take care of and guide our clients and help them find the best medical treatment that is available.

YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH! If you have been injured in an accident, YOU seek medical attention immediately after the accident. If you do in fact seek medical treatment, make sure that you inform the doctor or attending medical professional of each and every injury, pain or ailment that you are suffering from. Often an injured person will solely focus on the most severe injury such as a fracture and neglect to inform the medical professional of other body parts and areas that may have sustained significant injury, such as a sprained or strained body part.

When someone is injured in an accident, the last thing they are thinking of is what should I do so that everything is in order when I am being deposed in a deposition or being questioned at trial 12-36 months later. However, if you do find yourself in an accident, first and foremost, the most important thing is to ensure that you are safe and that you take care of your physical wellbeing.

Depending on the type of accident your involved in, you should:

• Call the police and inform them of the happening of the accident
• Call the EMS and/or FDNY
• Seek medical attention
• Although not at fault, it may come as second nature for some to say "sorry" that the accident happened. DON'T DO THIS as that could be construed as a statement against your interest.
• Depending on the type of accident, take pictures of the scene, the condition that caused your accident and/or the vehicles involved
• Collect information from all witnesses present at the time of the accident who were either involved in the accident or witnessed any part of the incident.
• Don't allow any employer or supervisor to force you to tell EMS or ER personnel that the accident happened in a way that is contrary to the truth.

Yes there is - In New York, the statute of limitations as it relates to certain actions is;

• Personal injury (Non-Municipal) – 3 years from the date of the accident.
• Personal Injury involving the City of New York and the Municipalities - a Notice of Claim needs to filed within 90 days of the accident and a Lawsuit is to be filed within 1 year and 90 days of the accident.
• Wrongful Death - two years from the date of the death.
• Medical Malpractice - two years and six months from the date of the malpractice or from the end of continuous treatment rendered by the party or entity you intend to sue for a particular condition, illness or injury.
• Emotional Distress (negligent) – 3 years
• Emotional Distress (Intentional) – 1 year
• Products Liability – 3 years from the date of accident

If you suffered an injury due to the negligence of some other party, another individual, a company, a property owner you may have the right to file an action and you may be entitled to compensation. However, there are many factors that come into play and that's why you should consult with an experienced lawyer so that they can evaluate your case and can advise you if you have a strong case. The factor's involved in establishing if you have a strong case include who is at fault for your accident and subsequent injuries, and the extent of those injuries. You need to find an attorney that will work endlessly to help you recover maximum compensation. At DTM, we offer a free consultation and we only collect our fee if you win.

A personal injury action generally involves two things (i) Who is at fault? Aka "Liability"; and (ii) What are the damages, the injury, the pain and suffering and the harms and losses as a result of the incident/occurrence?

Liability - Who was at fault for the accident? Who is the culpable party that caused the accident? If there's more than one party at fault, then it becomes an apportionment of the fault, i.e. what percentage of fault is attributed to each party.

Damages - Your lawyer will need to prove your damages', i.e. the harms and losses caused due to the accident. This includes (i) Economic Damages'; the cost of past and future medical care and the cost of any past and future lost earning's and benefit's and (ii) Non-Economic Damages'; basically the human suffering involved, pain and suffering, the loss and enjoyment of one's life, the emotional impact, harm, anxiety and anguish. Each and everyone of us live different lives', enjoy differently and suffer differently and usually this is the largest component of damages', but it is crucial that you select an attorney that is not just familiar with the area, but an attorney skilled in extracting that information and clearly and convincingly conveying those element's to defense attorneys', insurance adjusters and where necessary, to a jury of your peers.

Remember, when a case goes to trial, it's tried by a jury of lay people, everyday people who not only get to hear the law but get to listen to the human side of one's story and one's suffering. Those jurors get to listen attentively and judge the credibility of the witnesses, the evidence and the lawyers. Choose a lawyer that's right for you and one that you can trust in front of a jury in your case.

When your car breaks down, you take it to a mechanic, when you want to build a house, you hire a contractor, the law is no different. When your injured because of someone else's negligence you need to consult an attorney in the personal injury field to help you navigate what can be a very tricky and at times, a procedural process and importantly, what can be a very distressing time in your life. What's more is you need to find an attorney who is familiar with the respective area and familiar with the common pitfalls and complexities that each area may bring. Personal injury laws' can be complex and an experienced personal injury lawyer has the knowledge and skill to guide you through that process. When you hire an experienced personal injury lawyer you benefit from:

• IMPORTANTLY face to face time and contact with your attorney who can explain the area and explain to you what the process involves, from both a legal and real world perspective
• An in-depth analysis and investigation of the accident
• The retention of the best expert's where necessary
• Real Courtroom and Trial experience
• An In-Depth Knowledge of the law(s)
• Experience with insurance companies and Defense attorneys'
• An expert negotiator
• A Compassionate representative and an aggressive advocate

There are several categories of compensation that you could qualify for. Some of the categories of compensation include the following:

• Medical expenses
• Physical disability
• Lost wages but past and future
• Lost benefits
• Mental disability
• Past and future pain and suffering
• Damage to property

Personal injury accidents can occur in many different situations and simply involve injury caused by the negligence of another. Below is a list of the types of cases where an injury may occur:

• Car accidents
• Bus accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Construction accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Trip and Fall accident
• Elevator accidents
• Escalator accidents
• Brain injuries
• Work related injuries
• Lead paint poisoning
• Airplane accidents
• Boat accidents
• Medical malpractice

A personal injury is a physical, mental and/or an emotional injury that a person suffers due to the negligence of another party. It involves both an economic loss (lost wages, medical expenses etc) and non-economic loss (pain and suffering, the harms and losses caused by the negligence).

Now that is the million dollar question. If any lawyer tells you they know the answer to that question, RUN! There are so many variables involved in each and every case that it's impossible to precisely predict how long a case will take. The wheels of justice move very slowly in New York and that's in large part due to the number of cases in the court system; contract cases, family matters, criminal matters, injury cases, malpractice cases to name just a few. What the Law Offices of Darren T. Moore P.C., can assure you is that we are aggressive in our handling of each and every case and we don't sit and wait for anyone. We move our cases as efficiently and as aggressively as the New York court system allows.