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• Over 150,000 Accident Cases
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$3,250,000

Car Accident

Client was rear-ended sustaining neck, back, shoulder, hand, wrist, and leg injuries.

$2,725,000

Bus Accident

Client was T-Boned by a bus causing neck and hip injuries.

$2,225,000

Workplace Accident

Client sustained an injury at work, resulting in significant hand and wrist injuries.

$1,500,000

Bicycle Accident

Client struck by car while riding bicycle in crosswalk causing severe back and leg injuries.

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Why Choose The Barnes Firm For Your Personal Injury Case?

• Our legal team is led by over 40 attorneys across the United States with over 500 years of combined experience.
• Our mission is to help get the best result possible for each and every client through outstanding legal representation.
• We have handled more than 150,000 accident and injury cases, resulting in more than $2.5 billion in recovery for our injured clients.
• Our attorneys have been recognized for excellence by Best Lawyers in America, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review, Super Lawyers, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, National Trial Lawyers, and many other respected organizations.
• We always offer free consultations with our experienced attorneys with no obligation to hire our firm. If you choose The Barnes Firm, you pay nothing unless we obtain compensation for you.
• Our clients have provided reviews for us due to our outstanding and committed service and representation.
• Our reach spans across the nation, with offices located in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Long Island, San Diego, Buffalo, and Rochester.

How Do I Know If I Have a Personal Injury Case?

Personal injury cases hinge on negligence, and to bring a successful case, specific legal elements must be present.

You Were Owed a Duty of Care

The party that you cite as being at fault must have owed you a duty of care, which refers to having a responsibility for your safety. For example, when you get behind the wheel of your car, you accept a significant duty of care for everyone on the road – and the same is true of every other driver.

The Other Party Breached the Duty of Care Owed to You

The party that you cite as being at fault in your case must have engaged in some form of negligence that breached the duty of care they owed you. This means they failed to live up to that responsibility they had to your safety. In traffic accidents, such negligence tends to take common forms like the following:

• Distraction
• Aggression
• Excess speed
• Exhaustion
• Impairment

The Other Party’s Negligence Caused the Accident

The other party’s negligence must have been the direct cause of the accident in question. For example, when a motorist speeds through a red light and hits another vehicle in the intersection, their negligence is the direct cause of the accident.

You Suffered Legal Damages

Finally, you must have suffered damages – or losses – that the law addresses. Very generally, these include your related medical costs, your lost earnings, and your physical and emotional pain and suffering.

If each of these applies to your situation, you have a valid personal injury claim. The surest means of determining the strength of your case is reaching out to a trusted New York City personal injury lawyer who will help you better understand your unique claim and will guide you seamlessly through the challenging legal process ahead.

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As one of America’s largest personal injury law firms, our team of New York City personal injury lawyers at The Barnes Firm have helped thousands of people injured in accidents and will work to secure the financial, emotional, and physical compensation you deserve after an accident. Our team is knowledgeable in New York State personal injury law and will work hard to get the best result possible for your case. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to the result of another party, contact a New York City personal injury lawyer at(800) 800-0000today for a FREE consultation.

If you have been injured as a result of another person or an entity’s negligence, personal injury law applies. The fact is that the losses you experience can be considerable, and obtaining just compensation can help pave the way for your most complete recovery. If you find yourself in this difficult position, it’s important to know that personal injury claims are complex and that having the skilled legal counsel of an NYC personal injury lawyer is always to your advantage.

Alex Bouganim – Personal Injury Lawyer in Manhattan, NY

“Alex Bouganim is the managing attorney at the Manhattan Office of The Barnes Firm. As managing attorney, Alex is responsible for overseeing all of the cases in the Manhattan Office. In addition to focusing his practice on general negligence cases, including car accidents, slip/trip and falls, and wrongful death cases, Alex is the Co-Chair of the firm’s construction site accident department. “

How Can an NYC Personal Injury Lawyer Help Me?

If someone else’s negligence leaves you injured, an NYC personal injury lawyer can help by building your strongest claim, which speaks to the other party’s fault in the matter as well as the extent of the losses you’ve experienced. The basics include all the following:

• Guiding you through the legal process, which includes answering your questions and steering you away from common mistakes
• Communicating with the insurance company on your behalf, which affords the insurance rep fewer opportunities to trip you up
• Ensuring that all the evidence is gathered and compiled into a compelling case that clearly demonstrates all the relevant facts
• Negotiating with the insurance company for a settlement that adequately addresses every category of loss you’ve experienced
• Preparing for trial in the event the insurance company refuses to resolve the matter fairly

Having a personal injury lawyer in your corner is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your legal rights and your rightful compensation.

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NYC Personal Injury Laws

As mentioned, personal injury laws in New York are based on negligence. To begin, you’ll need to establish that the four elements discussed are present in your case. The matter of fault in New York, however, is not an all-or-nothing proposition. If you share fault for the accident that caused you to be injured, it doesn’t mean that you can’t seek compensation for the percentage of fault the other party is responsible for in a personal injury claim.

Because New York uses a pure comparative negligence system, you can file a claim against another party as long as they are partially responsible for the injury-causing accident in question. Consider the following example:

• A drunk driver T-bones your car in an intersection.
• You are assigned 10 percent of fault in the matter because you were speeding somewhat at the time.
• Your settlement or court award will be reduced by 10 percent to accommodate your shared fault.
• If your damages are calculated at $100,000, you will receive $90,000, which is $100,000 minus the $10,000 – or 10 percent – that you are considered responsible for.

Although this is a simplified example, it highlights how the system works in general. The better you understand your legal rights, the better prepared you’ll be to protect them.

What Can Our NYC Personal Injury Lawyers Do for You

The practiced NYC personal injury lawyers at The Barnes Firm are well-positioned to build your strongest claim in our focused efforts to obtain a legal resolution that honors your rights and supports your most complete recovery. The fact is that obtaining fair compensation can make a significant difference in your ability to regain your health and well-being, which makes having skilled legal guidance in your best interest.

We will ably take on all the following on your behalf:

• Providing you with the guidance you need
• Handling the insurance company on your behalf, which includes engaging in skilled negotiations and not shying away from filing a lawsuit if it’s called for
• Going after all the available evidence and crafting your strongest claim around it
• Clearly outlining every category of loss you’ve experienced to help ensure that you receive fair compensation

We encourage you to reach out for more information about what we can do to help you in your unique situation.

An Experienced NYC Personal Injury Lawyer Is Standing by to Help

The trusted NYC personal injury lawyers at The Barnes Firm have the experience, legal insight, and focus to help. To learn more about what we can do for you, please don’t hesitate to contact us online or call us at (800) 800-0000 today.

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Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in NYC

In the State of New York, you generally have three years from the date of the injury-causing accident to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. This is referred to as the statute of limitations, and it’s especially important not to lose sight of this time restraint. Once this time limit expires, you’ll have no further legal recourse.

It’s important to note that, in the aftermath of an injury-causing accident, you’ll be focused on your recovery, which is likely to be all-consuming. In other words, it’s not unusual for the statute of limitations to sneak by before the claimant even considers going after fair compensation. The sooner you reach out for legal guidance after an injury-causing accident, the better protected your rights will be.

Wrongful Death Claims

Wrongful death claims, which are also based on negligence and are very similar to personal injury claims, are only afforded a two-year statute of limitations in New York. This means that you have just two years from the date of your loved one’s death to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party.

Medical Malpractice Claims

New York also employs a different statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims. You have only 30 months – or two years and six months – from the date of your injury or from the date that your continuous treatment ends to file a medical malpractice case in New York.

NYC Personal Injury FAQs

If someone else’s negligence leaves you injured, you have questions, and the answers to those questions that are asked most frequently may help.

How much do injury lawyers take in NYC?

Most reputable personal injury lawyers in NYC work on what is called a contingency basis. This means that their pay is contingent upon – or based upon – the outcome of the specific claim at hand. This helps to ensure that claimants aren’t stuck with a hefty legal bill on top of the damages they’ve suffered. You and your personal injury lawyer will establish a predetermined percentage that will come out of your verdict or settlement if your case prevails. If your case doesn’t lead to a settlement or court award, however, you won’t owe anything.

How do I sue for an NYC injury?

If you’ve suffered losses as a result of another person or entity’s negligence, the most important first step you can take is to consult with an accomplished personal injury lawyer. From here, you’ll file a claim against the at-fault party – generally through their insurance provider. Your lawyer will engage in skilled negotiations in their efforts to effect a fair settlement that covers your complete losses. If the insurance company refuses to engage in fair negotiations that afford you a fair settlement, it’s time to file a lawsuit, which your personal injury attorney will ably handle.

How long does an NYC personal injury victim have to sue?

In New York, you have three years from the date of the injury-causing accident to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. Failure to do so within this time frame leaves you with no further legal options.

Types of Evidence Used to Prove Fault in an NYC Personal Injury Lawsuit

Your personal injury lawsuit will be based on evidence, which can take all the following forms:

• Your relevant medical records, which help to establish the extent of your injuries
• Your doctor’s account of your physical injuries as well as your prognosis
• Your own account of how the accident happened, as well as how you’ve been affected by it
• The testimony of bystanders who saw the accident happen
• The testimony of professionals with relevant expertise
• Physical evidence gathered at the accident scene
• Accident recreation models that help put the details of your accident into perspective
• The testimony of your friends and family members who share how the accident has affected you
• The accident report or the police report that was generated by the accident
• Photos, videos, and footage taken at the scene of the accident, which can include those taken by eyewitnesses or those generated by security cameras or dashcams

Common Causes of Personal Injuries in NYC

The causes of personal injury claims tend to be as unique as the claims themselves, but they generally fall into basic categories – depending on the kind of accident.

Traffic Accidents

Traffic accidents are often caused by driver negligence, and we discussed the basic forms of such negligence above. When motorists fail to adhere to the rules of the road or to take the kind of care behind the wheel that they should, dangerous traffic accidents become far more likely.

Premises Liability Claims

Slip and fall accidents are a common form of premises liability claim, but all such claims are based on the provision of reasonable care. This means that if the property owner fails to implement the same level of care that other property owners would employ in similar situations, they can be found negligent. Other common forms of premises liability claims include all the following:

• Inadequate security
• Inadequate lighting
• Elevator and escalator accidents
• Fires

Product Liability Claims

Common product liability claims involve dangerous medications, but any claim related to a defective consumer product falls into this category. Negligence in these cases breaks down into three primary types that include:

• The product design is flawed
• The product was damaged or altered during production
• The product lacks the necessary instructions or warnings to ensure its safe usage

Generally, any form of negligence will suffice for a personal injury claim – as long as the at-fault party owed you a duty of care and their negligence was the direct cause of the injury-causing accident, which left you with legal damages.

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Personal service is a key element to our legal service. We keep our clients informed of the progress of their case along the entire way.

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Our team is experienced and dedicated to bring our clients results. We lead your case to a successful resolution for you and your loved ones.

No Cost For Your Initial Consultation

We’re here to help you understand your legal options and guide you through the next steps at no initial cost.

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Our priority is to lead your case to a successful resolution. That is our focus. You won’t pay any fees until we win your case. Results over fees.

Answers to Your Most
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Most people have never needed a lawyer when they find themselves injured and in need of legal advice. We hear the following questions from many of our clients. We hope the answers help clarify your options and considerations.

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