New York City Broken Bone Attorney

Almost all personal injury cases come down to the question of negligence. The injured party (the plaintiff) has to prove to a judge or jury that the offending party (the defendant) was negligent in some way that led to the injurious incident. Negligence may be obvious — for example, if a drunk driver struck a pedestrian and broke his or her legs. It can also be more difficult to prove. Your broken bone case may involve more than one defendant, several contributing factors and many federal and state laws. Working with a reputable New York City personal injury attorney can make the claims process easier for you and your family.

The first step in pursuing compensation for a broken bone is identifying the defendant(s). Think first about who else was involved in the accident. For instance, there may have been a negligent driver, careless coworker or violent criminal who caused your injuries. The person directly involved in your accident is the most likely defendant. However, your options don’t necessarily end there. There may be other parties at fault for your accident, such as a product manufacturer or property owner. An investigation may be necessary to determine all appropriate defendants in your case.

Next comes the filing process. New York City has special requirements for bringing personal injury claims. You must file your claim within three years of suffering your broken bone. If your defendant is a government agency, you have six months from the date of injury to file. Seeking help from an accomplished New York City broken bone attorney can ease your mind and take the burden of legal paperwork off your shoulders. Meirowitz & Wasserberg can file a claim on your behalf and take steps to advance your lawsuit. It all starts with a phone call.