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Fastest settlement personal injury attorney New York

If you’ve been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you have likely had to deal with extensive medical bills and lost wages.

We know these bills are highly time-sensitive and add up quickly.

You need compensation, and you need it now. So what do you do?

Contact a qualified personal injury attorney in New York, so you can get a settlement fast. 

How to Pick a Personal Injury Lawyer in New York

New York City is one of the largest cities on Earth. There are thousands of personal injury attorneys in the city. How do you pick the right one to get you a quick settlement?

An outstanding New York personal injury attorney has a few ingredients. First, they’re experienced. Attorneys come in all shapes and sizes.

You must find an attorney who regularly works on personal injury cases and has significant experience in that area.

Finding an attorney who specializes in property matters or administrative law is simply not the best use of your time.

A junior New York personal injury lawyer is also less than ideal, as they may not be familiar with all the nuances of that practice area yet.

Second, you need to find an attorney who is award-winning and recognized by their peers.

Look for attorneys who have awards and high ratings from groups like Martindale-Hubbell and Super Lawyers. Awards from city and state journals are also valuable. 

Third, it’s critical to identify a New York personal injury lawyer who can actually achieve outstanding results.

Before you hire an attorney, you need to know that they can win a case and get you a settlement quickly.

Fortunately, you do not need to go searching through public records or court documents to find an attorney’s history.

Attorneys generally advertise their past successes on their personal websites, so it’s best to start your search there.

Remember That a Quick Settlement Is Not Always the Best Settlement

Even more important than finding an attorney who can get you a quick settlement is finding an attorney who can get you the best settlement.

While it can be frustrating to wait for the money you need to pay your bills, you also don’t want to walk away for less than you deserve.

The best personal injury attorneys advise their clients about all their options and advocate diligently for their clients’ best interests.

While an attorney’s negotiating skills can help you settle quickly in many cases, sometimes the insurance company just won’t agree to what’s fair.

Be sure you have an attorney who is not afraid to take your case to trial if necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take in NY?

Personal injury cases vary in terms of the amount of time it takes to settle the case. Unfortunately, there is not a “track my settlement check” option.

In fact, some accident victims never receive NYC settlement checks, either because the insurance company doesn’t offer a settlement or because they do not prevail at trial.

However, when looking for a settlement check timeline, it’s best to think in terms of months.

Typically, these cases take their time to progress through the system, especially those involving serious injuries.

Accident victims hoping to find the fastest settlement personal injury attorney in New York are likely to be disappointed because the amount of time a case takes often depends on more than just their lawyer.

For example, the insurance company, the court’s calendar, and the extent of the initial investigation needed can all impact how long it takes to resolve a case.

What Percentage Do Most New York Personal Injury Lawyers Take?

Personal injury lawyers are generally free to come up with their own fee arrangements, with some limitations.

Often, personal injury lawyers use contingency agreements.

In this arrangement, an accident victim pays nothing upfront for a lawyer’s services but pays a percentage of their recovery to the attorney at the conclusion of the case.

Under New York Law, a personal injury lawyer can only charge up to 33⅓% of your recovery unless the case involves “medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice.”

Thus, most attorneys charge around 33⅓%, unless they make other arrangements with a client.

Recovering from an Auto Collision? Our Attorney Can Help You Obtain the Fastest Settlement Possible

Everyone knows that driving in New York is a unique experience, to put it mildly. Accidents happen all the time. And when they do, they’re often serious.

You need to have nothing less than the best New York personal injury attorney to represent you. 

Theodore Naima has all the necessary components of a superstar attorney. For one, he has extensive experience.

With more than 25 years of practice, he’s seen every kind of personal injury case you can imagine.

Second, he has won countless awards. Since 2015, Ted has received Martindale-Hubbell’s prestigious AV–Preeminent award.

Mr. Naima has also been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” in the New York metro area. Finally, he has a tremendous track record of incredible success.

In 2015, Mr. Naima obtained a stunning jury verdict of $9,000,000 for a pedestrian-car accident.

The massive verdict was the highest jury verdict award in New York State in 2015 for a pedestrian motor vehicle accident. 

For all these reasons, Theodore Naima can provide you with the key representation you need and help you obtain a quick settlement.

He also deeply cares about all his clients and wants to help them obtain the compensation they deserve. Call us at 516-280-7311 or contact us online to set up your free initial consultation today. 

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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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