Yonkers Personal Injury Lawyer

Even though the accident was not your fault, you are paying the price. The medical and household bills keep coming in, but your injury prevents you from working and caring for your family. While trying to recuperate, you face the possible loss of your home because without your regular income, you cannot pay your rent or mortgage. You feel like you are at the end of your rope. Do not despair – a skilled personal injury lawyer from Douglas & London can help.

The Yonkers personal injury lawyers of Douglas & London fight aggressively to protect our clients’ rights, and can get you the maximum compensation for your injuries. We have won over $18 billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients.

Types of personal injury
Severe and life-altering injuries arise from all sorts of circumstances, including slips and falls, auto accidents and unsafe premises. Some of the most common personal injury actions arise from:

  • Dangerous drugs
  • Defective medical devices
  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Workplace injuries
  • Medical malpractice

In many cases, the insurance company of the party responsible for your injuries will contact you soon after the accident and make a settlement offer. Never accept a settlement offer from an insurance company before obtaining legal counsel. An insurance company’s goal is to pay as little as possible for a claim, and what seems like a significant amount of money may not prove sufficient to cover your long-term needs.

At Douglas & London, we know how to fight for full compensation for your injuries and future care.

Time limits for filing suit in NY
In New York, the statute of limitations for bringing a personal injury lawsuit is three years from the date of the incident. That may seem like sufficient time to file a claim, but it is essential to consult an attorney as soon as possible. Without prompt action, crucial evidence could disappear, making it harder to build a solid case.

If the defendant is any type of government entity, the statute of limitations is very short, at only six months. For example, if you suffer a serious slip and fall injury at the U.S. Post Office, failure to file a claim within six months means the case cannot go forward.

Compensation available to plaintiffs
When a person experiences a serious injury caused by negligence, no amount of money can erase the pain, suffering or trauma of a needless accident. However, monetary damages can help victims get their lives back on track. In New York, compensation for a personal injury may include:

  • Medical expenses, current and future
  • Lost income
  • Loss of future earning capacity
  • Property damage
  • Pain and suffering

Experienced Yonkers personal injury lawyers

If another party’s recklessness or negligence caused you harm, you need the advocacy of an accomplished personal injury attorney at Douglas & London. You can reach our office anytime, 24/7, to request a free case review. While most personal injury cases are resolved without going to court, we prepare every claim for trial.