Following an accident, you know that your focus should be on your physical recovery; however, it’s hard not to focus on the financial aspect of the accident.
While you can’t work for weeks or months, you still have bills to pay—not to mention the medical bills that will inevitably start showing up.
By filing a personal injury claim, you may be able to recover financial compensation from the party responsible for your injuries.
Unfortunately, the mere thought of paying a lawyer keeps many accident victims from bringing a case.
However, at the Law Offices of Theodore A. Naima, our long island personal injury lawyer takes cases on a contingency basis, meaning he gets paid only if you do.
How to Pay for a Lawyer After an Accident
As an accident victim, there are a few things you should know that may inform your decisions.
The first is that most personal injury lawyers offer free consultations to accident victims.
When you schedule a free consultation, you can ask the attorney any questions you have about your case.
You can also ask them what damages you could recover and their thoughts on your chances of success.
This can give you a good idea about whether pursuing a claim against the responsible party is something you are interested in.
Second, there is no such thing as a free accident attorney in NYC. However, many personal injury lawyers take cases on a contingency basis.
This means that a lawyer will handle your case for no fee upfront. Under this arrangement, a lawyer will get paid for their services only if they can recover compensation on your behalf.
If a lawyer settles your case or obtains a favorable jury verdict, their compensation will be a percentage of the settlement or verdict amount.
Thus, in most cases, you don’t have to spend any money out of pocket to pursue a claim.
In fact, many lawyers will even advance the costs of litigation, such as filing and deposition fees, expert witness fees, and investigation expenses.
The bottom line is that, as an accident victim, you have nothing to lose by contacting a personal injury lawyer to schedule a free consultation.
Remember, under New York law, you typically have three years to file a claim.
Schedule a Free Consultation with an Affordable Injury Lawyer in Long Island
If you’ve been injured in an accident and are looking for a personal injury lawyer in NYC, reach out to the Law Offices of Theodore Naima for immediate assistance.
Ted is a Long Island personal injury lawyer with more than two decades of experience helping clients pursue full and fair compensation for what they’ve been through.
He handles all types of personal injury claims, including those involving motor vehicle collisions, slip and falls, construction accidents, medical malpractice, and more.
To schedule a free consultation with a personal injury attorney in NY, call 516-280-7311 today.
You can also connect with us through our online contact form.
Theodore A. Naima
Theodore A. Naima is the founding partner of the Law Offices of Theodore A. Naima, a Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Law Firm based in New York. In 2015, Ted was awarded the prestigious AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the company that has long been recognized as setting the gold standard for lawyer ratings, signifying the highest degree of peer recognition and professional excellence.
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