Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to Common Personal Injury Questions
What Are the Rights of Illegal Immigrants to Bring Personal Injury Lawsuits? Illegal immigrants in New York do not have to worry if they are injured. First of all, city hospitals are obligated under the law to treat everyone, regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. They will not alert INS or send illegal immigrants home. Additionally, the courts of New York are available to injured immigrants. The issue of immigration status cannot legally prohibit the commencement of a lawsuit or cause anyone to be deported. Dansker & Aspromonte encourages all people, legal and illegal immigrants alike, to contact us if they feel that they have been seriously injured due to the negligence of another individual or entity.
Do I Have a Case? That depends. There are two distinct parts to a personal injury case: Liability (Whose fault was the accident? Was the injured party also at fault?) and damages (the injuries and resulting disability, the plaintiff’s suffering and economic loss). If you have both a clear liability picture and serious injuries, then you will probably have a case.
How Much is My Personal Injury Case Worth? Law is not an exact science. Any accident lawyer that tells a prospective client a dollar amount at their initial meeting is both unprofessional and suspect. Evaluation is always complex and includes things like the nature of liability, the extent and severity of injuries, economic loss, and insurance coverage. It could take several years before all those factors are clearly outlined and an accurate dollar value is determined.
Will My Accident Case Settle? Well over 90% of all injury cases settle. At Dansker & Aspromonte, we prepare each personal injury case as if it were going to trial. That way, if it does not settle, we are prepared. If it does settle, we will generally get you more money, because we have done our due diligence.
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- What Is the Serious Injury Threshold in New York?
- What Qualifies as a Personal Injury?
- What Qualifies as Pain and Suffering?
- Can I Sue a Mechanic/Auto Repair Shop for Negligence?
- Can I Sue the Mechanic/Auto Repair Shop for Negligence?
- Can You Settle a Car Accident Without a Lawyer?
- Compensation for Pre-Existing Conditions After Car Accident
- Do I Need an Attorney for a Car Accident?
- How to Get Surveillance Camera Footage of an Auto Accident in NY
- How Long to Settle a Car Accident Case in NY
- How to Obtain a Car Accident Report in New York City
- Is New York a No-Fault State?
- Reimbursed Lost Wages After Car Accident
- Suffering PTSD After a Car Accident
- What Are the Main Causes of Car Accidents?
- What Are the Most Common Injuries in a Car Accident?
- What Is the Average Settlement for a Car Accident?
- What Is the Definition of a Car Accident?
- What Is the Most Common Cause of Motorcycle Accidents?
- What Should I Do at the Scene of a Car Accident?
- What You Need to Know About Car Accident Settlement Agreements
- When Should I Consult a Doctor After a Car Accident?
- Who Is at Fault in a Backing-Up Car Accident?
- Who Is at Fault in a T-Bone Car Accident?
- Who Is Liable for a Car Accident in a Construction Zone?
- Who Pays for the Medical Bills from a Car Accident?
- Who Is at Fault in a Sideswipe Accident?
- Who Is at Fault when Hitting a Parked Car?
- Can I Sue Someone Personally After a Bicycle Accident?
- Do You Have to Go to Court for a Bicycle Accident?
- How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Bicycle Accident?
- How Long Does a Bicycle Accident Claim Take to Settle?
- Is it Worth it Hiring a Bicycle Accident Lawyer?
- What Can I Do to Protect My Rights After a Bicycle Accident?
- What Damages Can I Collect for a Bicycle Accident?
- What Should I Do at the Scene of a Bicycle Accident?
- What Should I Do in the Days Following a Bicycle Accident?
- Who Can Be Sued in a Bicycle Accident Case?
- Can a Bystander Sue for a Construction Accident Injury?
- Can I Get a Construction Accident Settlement Without a Lawyer?
- Can I Still File a Construction Site Injury Claim if I Receive Workers Compensation?
- Can OSHA Violations Be Used in a Construction Accident Claim?
- Can a Subcontractor Sue for Construction Accident?
- Compensation Available in a Construction Accident Case
- Do I Need a Lawyer for a Construction Site Injury?
- How Can Construction Accidents Be Prevented?
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- How Many People Die in Construction Accidents?
- How Often Do Construction Workers Die?
- What Causes Accidents in Construction?
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- Are Spinal Cord Injuries Permanent?
- Can Spinal Cord Damage Be Repaired?
- Can You Fully Recover from a Spinal Cord Injury?
- Does a Spinal Cord Injury Affect the Brain?
- How Does a Spinal Cord Injury Affect the Body?
- How Much Is a Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuit Worth?
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- What Are the Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse?
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- Who Can Report Nursing Home Abuse?
- Can I Sue Someone if I Hurt Myself on Their Private Property in New York?
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- Do I Need a Lawyer for My Premises Liability Case?
- Does Premises Liability Cover Animal Attacks in New York?
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- How Can a Lawyer Help Me with My Premises Liability Case?
- How Can I Prove Negligence in a Premises Liability Case in New York?
- How Long Does a Hazard Need to Be Present for a Property Owner to Be Found Liable?
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- What Evidence Do I Need to File a Premises Liability Claim in New York?
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