Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

My daughter was last student on school bus when it got t-boned last week. She was taken by ambulance to er and we were told she has a concussion I know my car insurance pays medical bills but she is having alot of neck pain her head is still swollen and her knee is buckling should i hire a lawyer


Asked on 12/05/10, 1:55 pm

6 Answers from Attorneys

Tanya Gendelman Law Offices of Tanya Gendelman, P.C.

Your daughter may have suffered serious damages, requiring further treatment and legal representation for her personal injuries. There are time constraints and documents have to be properly submitted to insure that the medical bills are paid. We have handled thousands of cases involving motor vehicle accidents and will happy to discuss your daughter's case. You can call our office for a free no-obligation consultation at 718-616-1414.

Very truly yours,

Tanya Gendelman, Esq.

www.WeSettle.com

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Answered on 12/10/10, 2:20 pm

Yes, she needs legal counsel NOW. There may be several insurance policies in play. Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss this further.

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Answered on 12/10/10, 2:33 pm

Depends. IIf her injuries are serious, yes. If she completely recovers in short while there is a good chance any case she brings for pain and suffering will be dismissed. Wait a month and see how she's doing. If she is still complaining, still treating with doctors and still out of school, call a lawyer. But note, the fee would be on a contingency basis. You would retain a lawyer, but not have to pay any fee until the case concludes favorably. You do want to report your daughter's injuries to both your car's insurance company, and the company insuring the bus. Do this now, to ensure receipt of no-fault benefits. ,Best, M. E. Zuller

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Answered on 12/10/10, 4:32 pm
Pasquale Calcagno Calcagno & Associates, PLLC

I am sorry for your terrible ordeal. Your daughter certainly needs a lawyer. The insurance carrier may attempt a quick settlement that is significantly less than what your case may actually be worth. Therefore, it is important that you speak to a lawyer right away. Your insurance will handle her medical costs and the pain and suffering claim will be against the school bus insurance carrier. Depending on where the accident happened the city or municipal entity may be liable. If it is, then a notice of claim against the municipality must be filed in a short time.

Call me, Pasquale Calcagno, Esq., for a free consultation at 1(800)WE-FIGHT. We have convenient locations all over New York. There is no fee to us unless we win your case.

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Answered on 12/11/10, 12:04 pm
Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

Of course, your daughter needs a lawyer right away. There are many issues regarding who will pay for your daughter's medical care and you need to give notice immediately if your daughter was hit by a municipal bus.

You should know that you need a lawyer who has handled these kinds of cases before. I have successfully brought hundreds claims against buses and commercial vehicles. Call my office at 1800-346-6254. The consultation is free and there is no fee unless we win. My office also makes house visits for clients.

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Answered on 12/11/10, 4:10 pm
Stuart DiMartini Law Offices of Stuart DiMartini

The obvious answer is of course your daughter needs a lawyer. What she needs most of all is competent medical care and treatment. Then you should call a lawyer.

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Answered on 12/12/10, 7:47 pm


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