If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you are likely to have many questions. At Anderson, Moschetti & Taffany, PLLC, our mission is to make the legal process as clear and accessible as possible. Below are quick answers to some of the most common questions our clients ask.
1. Do I have a personal injury case?
If you were hurt because of someone else’s negligence, you might have a case. We’ll evaluate your potential case without any cost to you.
2. How much is my injury claim worth?
It depends on the extent of your injuries, medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Every case is different.
3. What’s the deadline to file a lawsuit in New York?
There are many different deadlines to bring a claim. The most important thing to know is–don’t wait—speak to a lawyer right away.
4. Can I sue if I was partially at fault?
Yes. New York follows a rule of comparative negligence. You may still recover damages, though they might be reduced.
5. How long does a personal injury case take?
Some settle in months, others take longer depending upon several factors. Our goal is to resolve as soon as possible to enable our clients to move on with their lives.
6. Do I need a lawyer?
Yes, especially when dealing with insurance companies. Only an experienced personal injury lawyer can fully analyze the facts of the case, your injuries and damages, and obtain the highest recovery for you.
7. What types of cases do you handle?
We handle most every type of personal injury case, including car accidents, motorcycle crashes, slip and falls, workplace injuries, defective product cases, wrongful death, construction accidents, and more.
8. How does your fee work?
We work on a contingency fee basis. You don’t pay unless we are successful in obtaining a settlement or verdict at trial.
9. Can I speak to a lawyer today?
Yes. Call us or use our online form to request a same-day consultation.
10. Is the consultation free?
Absolutely. There is no charge to discuss your accident to enable us to determine if you have a case.
11. I was in a car crash in Albany—can you help?
Yes, our Albany-area attorneys are ready to help you pursue your claim.
12. What should I do after a motorcycle accident?
Get medical attention, report the accident, document everything, and contact us as soon as possible.
13. I slipped and fell in a store—do I have a case?
You may—call us to discuss what happened and we’ll let you know if we can bring a claim for you.
14. I got hurt at work. Do I need a workers’ comp lawyer?
It depends on the severity of the injury and your employer’s response. We can assist you in finding a competent worker’s compensation attorney and also let you know if you can recover against an entity other than your employer for pain and suffering damages.
15. I was bitten by a dog—what are my rights?
You may be entitled to compensation. We have handled hundreds of dog bite cases. We’ll review the facts and tell you if we can file a case for you.
16. My child was injured at school—can I sue?
Possibly, if the school or staff was negligent. Time limits to bring a claim are very short, so contact us quickly.
17. My car was rear-ended. What should I do?
Seek medical attention, document the accident through the local police, and speak to an attorney before dealing with the insurance company for the other driver.
18. Can I sue for emotional trauma?
Yes, emotional distress is often part of injury claims, especially in severe accidents.
19. Will I get compensation for medical bills?
If it was a car accident, you are entitled to No Fault benefits under the policy covering the vehicle. We will educate you about it and file a claim on your behalf for No Fault benefits. If the accident did not involve an automobile accident, you are entitled to make a claim for medical expense.
20. What if I can’t work anymore?
We will bring a claim to recover past and future lost wages and consult with an economist who will calculate the full measure of wages, benefits and other items of lost compensation.
21. Who pays for my hospital bills?
As described above (see #19), it will depend on the type of accident.
22. Can I recover lost wages?
Yes. Lost income is always claimed as a type of damage when it results from the accident (see #20).
23. What if my injuries worsen later?
We consider the long-term impact of your injuries, including the extent to which they are permanent and disabling, both as to employment and non-employment activities. We will obtain support you’re your treating doctor and if appropriate, one or more other experts to advance the claim.
24. Where are your offices located?
We have offices in Latham (Albany area) and Saratoga Springs.
25. How long have you been in practice?
Our firm has well in excess of a century of combined experience handling personal injury cases in New York.
26. Who will handle my case?
Your case will be personally handled by one of our experienced attorneys, not handed off to a junior associate.
27. Why choose Anderson, Moschetti & Taffany, PLLC?
We have obtained record breaking personal injury verdicts and settlements in New York State for decades. We also pride ourselves at delivering personalized service.
28. Can I read your client reviews?
Yes—visit our website to see testimonials.
29. What happens during a lawsuit?
We gather evidence, file suit, engage in pre-trial discovery, negotiate with insurers, and take your case to trial if necessary.
30. Will my case go to court?
Most cases settle, but we’re fully prepared to go to trial if necessary.
31. What if the insurance company denies my claim?
We take your case to trial. Our track record of multi-million dollar verdicts speaks for itself.
32. Can I sue a business for unsafe conditions?
Yes. This may be as the result of poor maintenance, resulting in a fall (premises liability), or an unsafe product, causing injury (products liability).
33. What documents do I need?
Whatever you need, we will make sure to obtain. They include such things as medical records, accident reports, photos, witness statements, etc.
34. What if the driver who hit me has no insurance?
We can make a claim after analyzing the existence and amount of available uninsured and/or underinsured motorist coverage; and in some cases, the existence of the other driver’s independent financial resources to provide compensation to your client.
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