An accidental injury can occur unexpectedly at any time. This type of injury is often a painful and traumatic experience that comes with physical, emotional, and financial losses.
Working with a skilled Long Island personal injury lawyer after an accidental injury will help protect your rights while ensuring you recover adequate compensation for your damages.
Call the Rothenberg Law Firm LLP attorneys at (800) 624-8888 today for a free case evaluation to discuss your accidental injury.
Common Causes of Accidental Injuries
Accidents often occur due to some form of negligence, whether it be a driver, property owner, or pedestrian.
Accidental injuries commonly occur in the following scenarios:
- Car accident – A reckless driver or hazardous road conditions can create a dangerous situation for you and your loved ones. Working with a skilled Long Island personal injury lawyer after a car accident will ensure you recover proper compensation for your accident.
- Truck accident – Large truck collisions can be disastrous. A strong personal injury attorney will hold all responsible parties accountable.
- Pedestrian accident – Pedestrian accidents can be a traumatic and dangerous experience. A passionate personal injury law firm can navigate the trying times for you and your loved ones after a pedestrian accident.
- Rideshare accident – You can be entitled to compensation for an accident if you are a passenger in a rideshare accident. A knowledgeable personal injury law firm can help ensure your rights are protected.
- Motorcycle accident – Motorcycle accidents are often catastrophic events resulting in significantal injuries. Personal injury attorneys can help you manage the complex insurance claims process after a motorcycle accident.
- Bicycle accident – Bicycle accidents can result in severe physical and emotional injuries. Having an experienced personal injury attorney on your team after a bicycle accident will help protect your rights.
- Slip-and-fall accident – Poorly maintained surfaces often cause slip-and-fall accidents that can lead to long-term physical pain and suffering. An experienced personal injury attorney will ensure you recover compensation for all damages associated with your fall.
Types of Accidental injuries
Depending on the severity of the accident, the resulting injury can be anywhere from a minor cut or bruise to death. Some injuries may not be apparent immediately after the accident and manifest hours, days, or weeks later.
Common types of accidental injuries are
- Contusions – Small or large bruises often form after a hard impact in a motor vehicle or slip-and-fall accident, leaving the body sore and tender.
- Cuts and abrasions – Cuts, abrasions, scrapes, and lacerations are common injuries after an accident. Open wounds take time to heal and are at risk of infection.
- Strains and sprains – Muscles, tendons, and ligaments can all overextend or overstretch in the event of an accident, often causing pain and injury to your wrists and ankles.
- Fractured bones – Bones will fracture and break upon hard impact in a severe accident and will often lead to high medical bills.
- Ruptured discs – Discs in your back can rupture as a result of an accident, leaving the survivor with a painful road to recovery.
- Brain injuries – From a mild concussion to a severe traumatic brain injury, hitting your head during an accident can lead to cognitive impairment.
- Spinal cord injuries – Drastic accidents can result in a spinal cord injury, which carries a risk of permanent disability or premature mortality.
- Internal bleeding – Internal bleeding can result from accidents, and this injury might not be apparent on the scene.
Why Rothenberg Law Firm LLP
Founded in 1969 by Allen L. Rothenberg, Esq., the Rothenberg Law Firm considers itself a family of compassionate and diligent attorneys committed to the shared goals of maximizing our client’s recovery, repairing shattered lives, going to trial when needed, and winning their loyalty.
With over 50 years of experience helping our clients navigate the disastrous aftermath of an accidental injury, we have successfully recovered billions of dollars in compensation for our clients.
- $25 million recovered for a motorcyclist involved in a truck accident
- $7.3 million for injuries in a trucking accident
- $6.9 million in compensation for an eye injury from an automobile accident caused by icy conditions
- $6.25 million recovered for a pedestrian struck by a car
- $5 million for the survivor of a traumatic brain injury
- $3 million for a mild traumatic brain injury that resulted from a ceiling tile falling on the client’s head while at work
- $2.5 million recovered for a pedestrian who required a knee replacement after being struck by a police car
- $1.73 million for a mother and son injured while they were passengers in a taxi that was involved in a collision
- $1 million recovered for the loved ones of a motorcyclist killed in an accident
- $900,000 in compensation awarded to a pedestrian that a bicyclist struck
Our dedicated team of attorneys is available for co-counsel nationwide to help you and your loved ones after an accidental injury.
We have offices located in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania:
- New York City, New York – Near Macy’s on 7th Avenue between W 34th Street and W 35th Street
- Brooklyn, New York – On Wythe Avenue between N 5th Street and N 6th Street, just two blocks from North 5th Street Pier and Park
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A few blocks south of Philadelphia Town Hall on Walnut Street
- Cherry Hill, New Jersey – At the intersection of Church Road and Haddonfield Road near Barlow Park
- Lakewood, New Jersey – By the Lakewood Township Municipal Airport on Boulevard of the Americas
- Hackensack, New Jersey – A couple of blocks west of the Hackensack River on University Plaza Drive
Compensation for an Accidental Injury
Suffering an accidental injury can often result in physical pain, mental suffering, medical expenses, property damages, and lost wages. You can recover financial compensation to cover your damages after an accidental injury.
Partnering with a well-respected Long Island personal injury lawyer at Rothenberg Law Firm will help you protect your rights while strengthening your likelihood of recovering proper compensation after your accident. Call our office today to schedule your free case evaluation so that we can help you find your best path forward.
What to Do After an Accidental injury
After an accidental injury, take the correct steps to ensure your rights are protected.
Maintain Documentation
Document as much as possible in connection with your accident, including
- Photographs and videos from the scene, if possible
- Photographs and videos of any injuries incurred from the accident
- Photographs and videos evidence of any property damage associated with the accident
- Keep your shoes and clothing from the accident
- Maintain a journal of what you recall from the accident as well as any resulting physical pain and mental anguish that follows
- A copy of the incident report or police report filed for your accident
- Handwritten notes, email copies, or transcripts from any communications with a third party associated with the accident, including interactions with the other party involved, law enforcement, witnesses, medical professionals, and insurance agents.
- Receipts for any expenses related to the accidental injury
- Documentation of lost wages incurred as a result of the injury
Report the Accident
Report the accident to create an official record of the injury, whether with local law enforcement or with the property or business owner where the accident occurred.
Do not discuss fault while reporting the accident or discuss too many details without including your personal injury attorney in the conversation.
Do Not Sign Anything or Accept Any Blame
If your accident occurred on someone else’s property or business, the owner may attempt to persuade you to dismiss their liability. Make sure not to sign anything or admit any responsibility for your accident.
Seek and Follow Medical Advice
Promptly seek medical advice after your accidental injury. Your health is a top priority, and not all injuries will be apparent immediately after your accident. Some accidental injuries may not be visible, and others may only appear hours, days, or weeks later.
Follow all medical advice and treatment plans given to you by your medical professional, and keep documentation of all your medical consultations.
Track Expenses
Keep track of all expenses that result from your accident. Examples of applicable expenses are medical bills, property damage, and lost wages.
Work With an Attorney
Working with an attorney after sustaining an accidental injury will help ensure your case moves forward on the best path possible. A well-versed Long Island personal injury lawyer will help you and your loved ones navigate this trying time while ensuring your rights are protected as they fight to recover compensation for all your damages.
By allowing your attorney to deal with the insurance company, you can focus on restoring your health and life.
Contact the team at Rothenberg Law Firm today to schedule your free case evaluation.
Bring your documentation, expenses, medical treatment plans, and any additional pertinent information to our meeting.
Accidental injuries in the United States
Accidental injuries in the United States, unfortunately, often result in a fatality. One recent year had an estimated 227,000 fatalities from unintentional injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Unintentional, or accidental, injuries were the leading cause of death in the United States in one recent year for people younger than 44, according to data compiled by the (CDC).
Accidental injuries were the fourth leading cause of death for infants under one year of age. For those ages 45 to 64, unintentional injuries were the third leading cause of death. This type of injury was the seventh leading cause of death for those 65 and older.
Fortunately, not all accidental injuries result in fatalities. However, many severe accidental injuries result in an emergency room visit. Nearly 24.5 million emergency room visits in one recent year were due to nonfatal accidental injuries.
Motor vehicle accidents often result in detrimental injuries and fatalities.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), an estimated 42,500 fatalities from motor vehicle accidents resulted in one recent year. More than half of the total fatalities were due to single-vehicle accidents.
Of the 42,500 deaths, an estimated 6,000 were motorcyclist fatalities, 7,500 were pedestrian fatalities, and 1,000 were bicyclist fatalities.
A total of 685 motor vehicle fatalities occurred in New Jersey, 1,175 happened in New York, and 1,179 took place in Pennsylvania.
Dealing With the Insurance Company
To receive compensation for your accidental injury, you must file a claim with an insurance company. This lengthy and complicated process can leave many people feeling overwhelmed, confused, and frustrated.
The convoluted claims process takes months to complete. The insurance company will be motivated to reduce the compensation it pays. It may attempt to use your words and statements to your disadvantage.
It is essential to have a trusted and distinguished personal injury Long Island personal injury lawyer helping you with your claim so that you do not fall prey to common insurance company tactics.
A skilled personal injury attorney will:
- Manage the claims process – Your attorney will handle the entire claims process for you, including filing the initial claim, managing all correspondence with the insurance adjuster, negotiating the settlement offer, filing a lawsuit (if necessary), and representing and advocating for you throughout the entire process.
- Keep you apprised of updates – A dependable personal injury attorney will keep you in the loop throughout your claims process, keeping you thoroughly informed of where your claim stands.
- Prove fault – An assertive attorney will fight your claim to ensure your accident’s fault clearly lies with those parties responsible and not with the victim.
- Recover compensation for all costs – A loyal personal injury attorney will recover compensation for all costs associated with your accidental injury, including physical pain, emotional suffering, property damage, medical expenses, and lost wages.
Working With a Personal Injury Attorney
The trauma of an accidental injury is a trying and painful experience, coupled with the strife associated with the resulting medical and logistical aftermath.
Let the passionate attorneys at Rothenberg Law Firm carry the burden of your insurance claim while working hard to recover your fair compensation for your injuries.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, call us today at (800) 624-8888.
