Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York
On 2/11/10 my boyfriend and I got into a serious car accident. Our light was green and we were going through the intersection and a woman ran the red light and hit my car and hit a bus. (The police report says she ran the red light as well). Anyway, I awoke from the crash with blood gushing down my face. The woman was able to get out of her car after the accident and did not even come to see if anyone was okay, but was worried about the damage to her car. My boyfriend at the time did not feel hurt so he helped me and I was rushed to the ER with a laceration to the face and a minor concussion. My boyfriend's hip started to hurt on the way to the hospital with me so he got a xray of his hip and nothing was wrong. I am now okay with a very slight scar above my eye. My boyfriend though started to feel back pain about a week later. He went to the doctor and he got some pain meds. When the pain started getting worse, he got 4 MRIs of his spine and neck, which revealed 15-20 herniated disks and fluid in his hip. He is only 25 years old and he can barely get out of bed. He was in school to be a pilot and go to the air national guard, but the doctor told him he will never be able to do that now, so he has to switch careers. You cannot be a pilot or be in the air national guard with a back like his, and he was on his way to doing that it was his dream. He is devastated and in a pretty deep depression now as he also cannot do things he loves like playing golf and being active like he always was. He is in constant agonal pain. He can't stay sitting for long periods of time or standing for long periods of time. He did physical therapy, but it did not work. He is going to a new physical therapist on monday. No one seems to know how to help him and I don't know what to do about this whole situation in terms of suing this woman who ruined his life.
8 Answers from Attorneys
If you don't have an attorney by now, get one--NOW. There are a number of options, but each case is different. Most attorneys (myself included) will review your case with you for free. I urge you to get help immediately. Feel free to call me if you wish to discuss this further.
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I am very sorry for your terrible ordeal. You have two claims, one is for the payment of your medical bills and missed time from work and the other is for your pain and suffering. It appears that you and your boyfriend have valid claims.
It is important to retain an attorney who has experience in car accident cases. My law firm has many cases similar to yours. Contact me, Pasquale Calcagno, Esq., for a free consultation at 1(800)WE-FIGHT. You can also visit us at www.1800wefight.com.
There is no fee to us unless we win your case. We have convenient locations all over New York and can even have an attorney come to your home or the hospital upon request.
I look forward to speaking with you and fighting hard for your rights. Do not delay as the law limits the amount of time you have to file a car accident case.
Your boyfriend needs serious medical care, he should see a pain management specialist and an orthopedist. As far as bringing a lawsuit, you guys definitely need to discuss the case with an attorney who focuses on car accident cases.
Feel free to call my office. We have handled thousands of car accident cases and will be happy to provide a free no-obligation consultation. You can reach us at 718-616-1414.
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As you can see from this "feeding frenzy" of answers that your boyfriend probably has a significant personal injury case. The question is how do you choose your lawyer. The answer is results. While past results are not a guarantee that you will receive a similar outcome... They do matter. Call my office at
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You need to show "serious injury" as that term is defined in the Insurance Law in order to collect pain and suffering from the other driver. You can collect lost wages and for medical bills under the no-fault insurance provisions of you auto coverage. Be sure to file a no-fault claim within 30 days. I am a former federal and State prosecutor and now handle personal injury cases. Please feel free to check out my web site and contact me if you wish to discuss the case.
It appears that you have a good case. For a free consultation, call me. 212-913-9907.
There's nothing to think about. Get going with a case. Also, determine whether your boyfriend had under-insured motorist protection on his own vehicle's policy. If so, alert his insurance carrier accordingly. If you have questions, feel free to call me. 212-279-8833, ext. 11. Best, M. E. Zuller
Your boyfriend absolutely has the right to file a lawsuit against the woman who caused the accident. My firm specializes in these types of cases, having been in this business for more than 50 years. Please feel free to call me for a free consultation. 212-687-6262; www.bartonesq.net. Sherri L. Plotkin
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